The story I remember about the deed in a quilt was a story of a young girl being abused by the family with whom she was living. Apparently not biological parents. She had a quilt that had something under the center block that made noise like crinkling paper. In the end they found out that in that block was the deed in which the young girl was the owner of some property. Happy ending.

I am in your shoes, too. I'm in Iowa, though. Our wind chill wasn't as cold as yours, but around -35. The high is supposed to get to 1.

I've read the Elm Creek books and loved them. Was sorry they had to end. Ann Hazelwood has written some quilting novels, too. She is very good author, and used to be a store owner also, I think.

I have it downloaded to my kindle so need to read it next.

It’s a great book.
At liztrenow.com , the auther’s blog there are pictures of the the quilt from the story. Type in Maria’s quilt in the search bar.

If my Library is open tomorrow, I'll pick up the book. It is very cold in southeast Michigan.

Yes! I think that is the one! Somehow I thought it was a little old lady being mistreated by her grown children, but I think we have this little story in common. Thank you for filling in some details!

Just requested from my library and will get it in a day or two. I am ready for a new book.

Please let us know what you think of it. I could use a good book.

I picked them both up from the library today and plan to crack open this weekend.

jokir44, I think one of the titles is "The Forgotten Seamstress". What is the title of the other book you picked up?