The Quilter's Apprentice
Written by Jennifer Chiaverini
Narrated by Christina Moore
4.5/5
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Jennifer Chiaverini
Jennifer Chiaverini is the New York Times bestselling author of thirty-four novels, including critically acclaimed historical fiction and the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series. In 2020, she was awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Library Association for her novel Resistance Women. In 2023, the WLA awarded her the honor of Notable Wisconsin Author for her significant contributions to the state’s literary heritage. Chiaverini earned a BA from the University of Notre Dame and an MA in English Language and Literature from the University of Chicago. She, her husband, and their two sons call Madison, Wisconsin home.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5First in a long series mostly best read in order. A wonderful variety of characters, occasionally predictable, but mostly creativeand inspiring. These ladies, with all their disparate personalities, are ones that you would love to have as best friends.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A feel-good read, in an American cutesy kinda way. Lots of quilting and friendships between women, but certainly not a challenging read, not particularly insightful.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Fun and enjoyable read - nice focus on friendships and families. Enjoyed the quilting part of the story too.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Through the world of quilting, Chiaverini introduces us to some characters that have seemed to lost their way in life. This is the first segment in quite a large series and before opening the novel I was skeptical as to how one could go on with so many books about quilting. After reading the first book it was quite understandable.Early in the book we are given a glimpse into Sarah's unsatisfying life. She has been a very good accountant but is not getting enough fulfillment from her job. Her husband has been unemployed for quite some time, so when he finds a job in another city, they decide that Sarah should give up the only security they have known with her accounting position so her husband can become the breadwinner once again. After moving to the new town, Sarah joins her husband when he goes to evaluate a landscaping job he has to do at Elm Creek Manor, and when she meets the owner, Mrs. Compson, they seem to get off on the wrong foot. I really did not anticipate a friendship between these two women would blossom the way it did.Sarah has been lonely since the move to Waterford, but once she decides to take up the hobby of quilting, she is introduced to ladies from all different walks of life. Through her quilting circles she learns why Mrs. Compson is so lonely and bitter, but decides to reach out to her in a different way. As Sarah and Mrs. Compson spend time together they find that they really have a lot in common and not only learn about each other but also discover their own hopes and dreams. This allows them to make changes in their lives that help them to be happier and more productive in their daily walk. With themes of quilting, friendship, forgiveness, and starting over, this story really has a lot to offer. Not being a quilter myself, I thought the book included a bit too much quilting information for my taste and was also a bit predictable. Although this book wasn't one of my favorites, I know the ladies in my book group really enjoyed it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This was a well thought book to read. It about a Old woman and her home a bit along with quilting. We find out some things about Mrs. Compson. We also learn about her family history a bit and Elm Creek Manor. It quite a sweet story.If you decide to pick this book up and start reading you will finding out the family history of Elm Creek Manor. Sarah is hired to be a personal assistant to help clean up the Manor. Matt is in charge of the restoration of the Manor.This book is about forming friendships, relationships and quilting. You will be amazed by what all in the this book and what is about.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5in order to set the stage for others in this series, this is a must read. it is not as heavy as those to come but intriguing just the same
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A womderful book about friendship, sisterhood, estrangement and reunion.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Such a cozy book with a nice reminder about not living with regret
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5First in the series. Very well written. Great light read. Wonderfull for all those quilters out there. But even if you're not a quilter you'll enjoy it. Any quilting jargon that comes up is easily explained.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sarah and Matt move to Waterford when Matt finally finds a job with a landscaping company. Although Sarah disliked her previous job she almost wished she was still there. At least she would be employed.Sarah takes a job working for Sylvia Compton helping her inventory the house contents for an estate sale. Part of Sarah payments is being taught to quilt.During the months Sarah works for Sylvia she learns the history of the home and what drove Sylvia to leave all those years ago.Enjoyable novel. Actually it makes you want to run out and take quilting lessons.Rating 4/5
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Makes me want to learn to quilt.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Back in State College, Pennsylvania, Sarah McClure was the one who was gainfully employed as an accountant while her husband Matt was a victim of downsizing. Now that they've moved, it's Matt who has a job in landscape architecture while Sarah searches unsuccessfully for a meaningful job. Matt is working on an estate owned by Sylvia Compson. When Sarah meets Sylvia for the first time, it's a little rocky. Like the quilt that they work on, they are piecing together fabrics of their lives. I've wanted to begin this series for a long time, and I'm really sorry that I've waited so long to do so. I loved the characters and eagerly look forward to revisiting them in future books. I enjoyed this first installment and have many others to which I may look forward.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is a heartwarming story of a young couple, Sarah and Matt, who must leave the only home that they've known to move to another town so that Matt can get work. His new job puts Sarah in the position of being unemployed for the first time and searching for a job in a tough market. While she is searching, the cranky elderly woman, Mrs. Compson, that Matt is work for offers Sarah a chance to earn some money helping prepare her family estate(Elm Creek Manor) for sale. Sarah agrees provided that Mrs. Compson teaches her how to quilt. During the daily quilting lessons, Mrs. Compson and Sarah develop a close friendship while revealing their own life stories/issues/problems.The stories that are related are at times powerfully moving, and reminders of our own errors. In total it is remarkable how this book can show that love and friendship can help overcome just about anything including past injuries and insults. The descriptions of the quilting processes that are intermingled throughout are fascinating. The only drawback is that at times, the character of Sarah seems a bit whiny. Hopefully, she'll out grow it in future books.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5An easy read but not memorable.This was a reasonable read but lacked depth, both in the characterisations and the descriptions of the house. Some of the quilting techniques were also hard to visualise and although I'm not a quilter, I do sew.As expected, it was very American and at times I wished I had an American dictionary to hand.Sarah McLure moves with her husband, Matt, to Waterford, Pennsylvania. He finally has a job, but she has had to give up her job for the move. She is desperately searching the ads and going to interviews for accounting jobs, though what she really wants is more of a PA role.Matt is a landscape gardener and takes Sarah with him when he visits a new client at her estate known as Elm Creek Manor. The elderly owner, Sylvia Compton, is short tempered and rude, and Sarah takes an instant dislike to her. She is therefore surprised when Sylvia asks her to return to the Manor and offers her a job helping prepare the old house for sale. In addition, Sarah will receive quilting tuition from Sylvia, a master quilter.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a wonderful start to a wonderful series. It is full of love and friendship and a warmth that fills the soul as we follow along with the quilter's apprentice. The power of forgiveness, even when given late, can not be better put into story to inspire us in our journey of life. I have read this series entirely and I am now listening to it on audiobooks as I quilt my own quilts and I am just as blessed now as I was when I first read them.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Even though I am not a quilter I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have read other historical Fiction books by the author but this was my first one of her quilting series. I would think Quilters would especially like it. I’m so glad I picked it out on a whim needing something not as heavy as I had been reading . Especially needed with a big life change on the very near horizon and still waiting for election results AND rising CoVid levels AGAIN! No wonder I needed something lighter!. I’m looking forward to reading/listening to more of her quilter’s novels.