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Summary: Round Robin is charming & thoughful
Review: A round robin quilt is created by sewing patchwork to a central block as it is passed around a circle of friends. As The Elm Creek Quilters embark on a gift for their beloved founder, the threads of their happiness begin to unravel.A well designed novel of emotions & choices, friendship & disappointments; of generations, fears & of finding one's path. As each woman adds her efforts to their Round Robin Quilt, she also adds her story to the history of Elm Creek Manor. In the vibrant greens, blues & golds of assorted fabrics, their quilt is a symbol of their complex & inter-stitched lives that unify mothers & daughters, sisters & friends. A lovely womanly read! Reminded me so much of my hours with my quilting sisters, sometimes in the bright autumn light & sometimes in the chilly dank of winter. Sometimes outside on a beach in spring & sometimes in a meadow in summer - we stitched & talked, cried & laughed as our quilts evolved into things of great beauty & our friendship into lifetime relationships. Do check out my site for my full review & other reviews of quilting books.
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Summary: Mind-bending!
Review: A wonderful book which really makes you think. This story answers a question which is put forth in the title "How do you make a four-dimensional robin round in all ten dimensions?" From Elm Creek of the present to the trans-Neputian Dyson sphere of the far future, this books manages to convey aspects of every human, and spatial dimension. A very odd mixture of the contemporary American woman novel combined with the tech-jam-packed novels of such as Stephen Baxter, this book may not be for everyone. However, I must state that I have never seen anything quite like it before. Highly recommended.
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Summary: A Damm Good Book!
Review: Being a quilter myself, I was curious if this would be a good read. To my delight, it was one of the best books I ever read. I loved the way the author full described the quilting process. The relationships of the women are intense. I felt as if I knew them. I was so happy that this was a well-written book also. The author's use of language and description made it a pleasure to follow. I felt so connected to Sarah and her mother Carol. I highly reccomend this book to everyone! Thank you Jennifer Chiaverini.
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Summary: Round Robin
Review: Both of Jennifer Chiaverini's novels have been delightful. These books are wonderful for anyone with an interest or love for quilting. Reading either of them makes you feel you want to be an Elm Creek Quilter. I hope the author continues the stories of the group.
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Summary: Worse than her First
Review: Can I give a review on a book I haven't actually finished? I just can't bear to pick it up to read. Her 1st book, The Quilter's Apprentice, was lackluster and poorly editted; but I made it through. I only have this book because Amazon had a 2-for-1 special. I hoped for improvement, but I'm extremely disappointed. It's so boring, it's making me angry! I doubt I'll finish it.
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Summary: Worse than her First
Review: Can I give a review on a book I haven't actually finished? I just can't bear to pick it up to read. Her 1st book, The Quilter's Apprentice, was lackluster and poorly editted; but I made it through. I only have this book because Amazon had a 2-for-1 special. I hoped for improvement, but I'm extremely disappointed. It's so boring, it's making me angry! I doubt I'll finish it.
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Summary: A Quilter's Dream
Review: I am not a quilter, so a lot of the terms in this book were beyond me. I also did not read the first book in the series. The idea behind the book is a good one. They way six or seven women stitch their lives into a quilt, but there is just too much happening for one small quilting bee- potential infidelity, graduate school drop-out, marital breakdown, incapacitating strokes, misfit teenagers! Come on. I do like the way the various stories are woven together, though, but I too felt the ending was a bit weak.
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Summary: Loved, loved, loved it!!
Review: 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.
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: 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?
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: 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?
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