At our Holiday Party, we enjoyed lunch at Joyce’s beautiful home with a view of the San Gabriel River and then discussed The Quilter’s Apprentice, by Jennifer Chiaverini. Marcia told us the author has written 34 novels. The book we read is the first in a series called “The Elm Street Quilts” that includes 21 books about the same characters, plus 3 short stories and a reader’s guide. The book we read seemed like a standalone novel, with good character development; stressful situations and interactions among the characters; and a seemingly complete conclusion, with resolutions of problems. Everyone enjoyed the book, which Marcia purposely chose for our party because of its straightforward story and simplicity, plus the extra interest of quilting.
Four of us brought quilts to the party. Patricia brought a 9-square piece of a quilt pattern that her daughter had designed and sewed. She also showed us a scrapbook-style collection of photos of fabric designs her daughter had created for her job as a fabric designer. Claudia brought a quilt her husband's aunt had made. Marcia and Susan both brought more than one quilt that they
had made. The quilts were all beautiful! Susan had made quilts for her 2
daughters when they were babies and had avoided using the color pink. She also
brought a picture of a beautiful quilted jacket she had made for one of her grown
daughters recently. This jacket is mostly pink, because her daughter loves that
color! Marcia brought quilts she had made for her family. One of her quilts was
made of a fabric featuring several different kinds of dogs.
Happy Holidays to all! Next year will be a great year for
the New Neighbors of Greater Round Rock Book Discussion Group!
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