Part of Elm Creek Quilts, book 12
First published 2008
The Circle of Quilters welcomes fresh faces who quickly discover that threading needles proves easier than threading together the demands of artistic passion, deep friendship, and daily responsibilities. The newcomers watch as founding members wrestle with familiar challenges that pull them in different directions. Creative projects call for attention while family obligations press forward and work deadlines loom. The quilting circle becomes both sanctuary and testing ground where women learn whether their bonds can stretch to accommodate individual dreams without tearing apart. Each stitch they take together reveals how friendship requires the same patience and precision as their craft. The circle expands but the fundamental question remains the same for every member: how do you create beauty while honoring the people and responsibilities that anchor your life?
Genres: fiction, family-life, friendship, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
310 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster