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Lisanne 09-08-2010 07:41 PM

I love them, too.

One thing about the series is that some of the books do stand alone. For the most part, you'll want to read them in order, but for example, The Sugar Camp Quilt takes place in the 1800s, and The Lost Quilter is pretty much its sequel. However, if you read it in series order, you'll understand the present day "background" better.

Circle of Quilters is another one I think can stand alone, because it's mostly about people looking to be hired at Elm Creek Quilts, but then again, the premise gives away a bit about some of the series characters that you may not want to know out of order. (IMO, it's not a big deal, but knowing ahead of time spoils it for some people.)

I will say that if you want to dive into the whole quilt retreat atmosphere, start with the second book. The first book kind of gets the main characters together. It has quilting in it, but that takes time to get started. On the other hand, it's a good story in its own right.

All of the books are wonderful and they're not all the same at all. They make great re-reads, too!

texas granny 09-08-2010 08:10 PM

.You will love those books

purplefiend 09-08-2010 08:35 PM

I have read all of them and enjoyed them all. I've just bought "The Aloha Quilt".

trisha 09-08-2010 09:14 PM

Love these books, can't wait til the next one. I like that they move in real time.

Magee 09-09-2010 05:43 AM

I have read most of these, trying to find what I have not read.
They do have an order, but I just picked one up and started reading, I actually got mine on Audio, so while I am peicing or quilting, I can listen to them.

ShowMama 09-09-2010 05:49 AM


Originally Posted by LindaM
I'd start with the first one, progress through them as they were written. The character development will make more sense then! You'll love them :)

I agree. It's much easier to follow the story line.

You're going to love these books!

Magee 09-09-2010 05:54 AM

I agree, it is easier to follow.
I had trouble finding them in the proper sequence, so whatever I could find I read.
I loved them.
Enjoy

thelondonzoo 09-09-2010 02:27 PM

I LOVE these books! I'm slowly making my way through the series. No housework gets done when I'm reading one of those books! lol

tmw 09-09-2010 02:37 PM

go on line and get the series printed out and keep the list with you., i read all of them from my local library, and finally got two with some short essay and quilt patterns, oh, the series is listed in order. i think there will be more,!!!!!! they are addictive, i read three a week.!!![sorry, just type in Elm creek].

charmpacksplus 09-09-2010 04:28 PM

This might help you decide where to start.

http://elmcreek.net/index.php/main/faq/


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