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Yesterday I bought two lovely pieces of fabric designed by Jennifer Chiaverini of Elm Creek fame and thought I'd ask: What is your favourite Elm Creek Book? Mine is The Sugar Camp Quilt, because I so much enjoyed the hidden messages and directions built into the quilt.

Boy, its been quite some time since I've read her series. I liked them all, but the one I remember the most was the Aloha quilt - filled with hope and new beginnings.

I have loved reading these books. Just finished the latest 2, at least for me:) "Sanoma Rose" and "The Giving Quilt". I have loved reading all of them - more than once. I don't think I can pick one.
kathyd

I can't remember which ones I've read! I'm reading them in order. So far the one I like the best is the "Cross Country Quilters." it was a great book!

The Quilters Apprentice is what started my interest in quilting. I've read almost all of them many times. There was only one that I didn't like. I can't remember the name, but it was during the Civil War and didn't have much to do with quilts. I only read about a third of that one.

I was given my first copy of her books-The Quilter's Homecoming -from a friend who knew I quilted and had listened to Jennifer talk at the Madison WI Quilt Expo. I have been wanting to read these books for quite some time. The book is sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be read as I have to start at book #1 when there is a series of them. I am hoping to eventually read all of her books, but first have to find them at a reasonable price. Have never seen any at our Goodwill or at garage sales. Possibly no one is willing to part with them. May simply take a chance on Ebay or used sellers at Amazon.

Try the library... Her first books are hard copy and CDs at my library.

I love them all but my favorite ones are the first 3 or 4. They are the only ones I buy in hardcover besides the
Harry Potter series

This Christmas my niece gave me the first book in the series - 'The Quilter's Apprentice'. I thought it would be boring but I was going to give it a try and after the first page I was addicted. I went to Amazon and ordered the next two and read the first one in 24 hours. When the second two arrived I ordered the next three. I have Amazon Prime so I have two day free shipping and I buy the 'Good condition used paperback' ones. I am so thrilled to find these books. And then I find out that she has written quilting books that go along with the novels. Oh my goodness am I in Heaven!!

I didn't even know what a Round Robin was until I read that book. Now I want to meet a few quilters and make one! I'm on the third book and I slowed down because I had other more important things (not to me) I had to take care of, but I can't wait to pick up my novel and read it. I read the second one in one day. I did no cooking or cleaning or sewing or anything but sit on the couch and read!!

And she has a book coming out about Mrs. Lincoln? Oh how great that will be!

Are there other book series about quilting out there that are as good as these? I can't imagine that they can be this entertaining and wholesome and juicy all in one. Jennifer is such a great writer! I've been to her web page a few times. I think I need to spend more time on it.

Enough out of me. I'm just so excited about these books that I didn't know existed before Christmas day this year, 2012.

I am reading them in order, the last was The Sugar Camp Quilt. Loved it. Actually it could have been read as the first one, but it was a good change from the others. I haven't ordered the next two. It is hard to choose a favorite since all have a common thread but are different in their own way. She is truly a gifted author.

My favorite is The Lost Quilter. It was so interesting to find out how Joanna prevailed after running from the Bergstroms farm. What wonderful spirit she had.

She has a new one coming out Jan. 15. Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker is the title I think.

That's my favorite too! Reading The Aloha Quilt made me want to try my hand at a Hawaiian applique block. Not sure I can make an entire quilt, but completing one block will be a start.

I have read all of the books and enjoyed every one of them. I have no one favorite. Thanks for the heads up about her new book, i'll be looking for it at the library.

Another series about quilting that I've enjoyed are the Shenandoah Album books by Emilie Richards.

The last book I read of hers was The Aloha Quilt.

Just ordered the audiobooks from my library for Emilie Richards
Can't wait to start them.

Loved the whole series. Always waiting for the next one.........

(PS Also waiting for Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker......sounds good.)

I bought mine at Half.com...If you stick with the same seller, they will combine the shipping cost. I never bought a new one, usually the ones in GOOD condition. They are ususally library books that have been pulled. Purchased the whole series this way.

Not sure which I liked the best....could be Aloha Quilt....but then it could have been several others.

Only was disappointed in one....the Quilter's Kitchen. I enjoyed the story, but it was more like a short story than her regular rich books.

My favorite is the Aloha quilt book!!!