- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster (April 4 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 068486892X
- ISBN-13: 978-0684868929
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.7 x 3.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 431 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,630,889 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
The Elm [Creek] quilters return in this sequel to the popular The Quilter's Apprentice, and again a round-robin quilt is made collaboratively by a group of friends, each contributing a border of patchwork around a central block. The apt metaphor is used once more to share the individual stories and bonds of friendship of the club members. Sarah McClure helps her aging friend Sylvia Compson run a quilting school from Sylvia's large manor house in the small town of Waterford, Pa. The quilters decide to surprise Sylvia with a round robin, and in passing the work-in-progress to one another, their stories unfold. Sarah struggles with her cold and critical mother and with her husband's identity crisis, while overachiever Gwen must accept that her daughter wants to work at the quilt store rather than attend graduate school. Supermom Diane copes with her teenage son, a friendless delinquent whose troubles disappear as soon as the family puts a skateboard ramp in their backyard. Bonnie discovers that her husband is conducting a romance over the Internet. In the most complicated and most strained vignette, Judy, a Vietnamese-American professor of computer science, receives a letter from an American half-sister she never knew of, reporting that their biological father, who abandoned Judy and her mother in Vietnam, is dying. Rounding out the ensemble is Sylvia, whose health is deteriorating but who gleans new hope when an old flame visits. By the end of this sugary story, not only have the Elm [Creek] ladies stitched a beautiful quilt, but they've also learned to rely on and help each other. The tale is neatly concluded on a tender if sentimental note: "true friends are the most precious gift." Agent, Maria Massie. 3-city author tour. (Apr.)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
In this sequel to The Quilter's Apprentice, Chiaverini, a quilter herself, has pieced together an even more beautiful story. A tale of love, courage, friendship, hope, and determination, it concerns the Elm Creek Quilters some time after this group has become professionally viable. Still focusing on Sylvia Compson and Sarah McClure, the action includes others in the group who share friendship while dealing with individual problems involving their children and spouses. Sarah still faces her difficult relationship with her mother, while Sylvia must resolve issues of loneliness and illness before she can love again. The Round Robin quilt of the title serves to bind together the women of Elm Creek Manor, who finally learn that the fabric of life consists of many tiny stitches, sometimes poorly connected. Women readers in particular will be touched and charmed. Highly recommended.
-Ellen R. Cohen, Rockville, MD
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
-Ellen R. Cohen, Rockville, MD
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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In a few months, spring would turn the land surrounding Elm Creek Manor into a green patchwork quilt of dark forested hills and lighter farmers' fields and grassy lawns. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!,
By Want to Quilt (Tennessee) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Round Robin: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (Hardcover)
I came across these books (I bought the Sampler- the first three books) while looking for something to read on vacation. These books are exactly what I have been looking for. I loved getting to know each of the Tangled Web quilters. Their stories were rich and varied. What a wonderful group to be a part of and I am part of their group each time I pick up the book.This is not just a book for "crafty" women. It's a book for mothers, sisters, daughters, friends, and anyone who has (or has not) ever picked up a needle. Also, there is nothing objectionable in this book - no crude language, no violence, no sex - a very pleasant read. (You can share it with your grandmother!) I have to warn you though - this book will spark another interest besides reading! When can we find time to learn to quilt and can we get together at Elm Creek?
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved, loved, loved it!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Round Robin: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (Paperback)
I am so glad that I discovered these wonderful books. The characters are right out of life. I have now read the first two books - after reading the Runaway Quilt -- which I loved. It is interesting to "get to know" all these women in a book about women and a craft that, although I now work full time, I thoroughly enjoy. I have just begun the third book and will eagerly await more.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Round Robin: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (Hardcover)
I just recently came across Jennifer Chiaverini and have read her first two books in a week. I liked the first book a lot, but Round Robin absolutely touched me. It is for women, about women - - and I related with the struggles and problems each encounted, but was sustained and uplifted by the friendship and support they gave to each other. I laughed - I cried - - and I found a support group that was incredible. I can hardly wait to read the next book in the series. I'm just grateful that Jennifer Chiaverini is a young woman - - I am looking forward to many more books to come!
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