Christmas Boutique, The (The Elm Creek Quilts Series).by Chiaverini New<|

Jennifer Chiaverini

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini returns with a delightful Christmasthemed installment in her beloved Elm Creek Quilts seriesa captivating, heartwarming tale sure to become a holiday favorite. Just weeks before Christmas, severe wintry weather damages the church hall hosting the Christmas Boutiquean annual sale of handcrafted gifts and baked goods that supports the county food pantry. Determined to save the fundraiser, Sylvia Bergstrom Compson offers to hold the event at Elm Creek Manor, her ancestral family estate and summertime home to Elm Creek Quilt Camp. In the spirit of the season, Sylvia and the Elm Creek Quilters begin setting up market booths in the ballroom and decking the halls with beautiful handmade holiday quilts. Each of the quilters chooses a favorite quilt to display, a special creation evoking memories of holidays past and dreams of Christmases yet to come. Sarah, a firsttime mother expecting twins, worries if she can handle raising two babies, especially with her husband so often away on business. Cheerful, whitehaired Agnes reflects upon a beautiful appliqu quilt she made as a young bride and the mysterious, longlost antique quilt that inspired it. Empty nesters and occasional rivals Gwen and Diane contemplate family heirlooms and unfinished projects as they look forward to having their children home again for the holidays. But while the Elm Creek Quilters work tirelessly to make sure the Christmas Boutique happens, it may take a... | Jennifer Chiaverini Christmas Boutique, The Paperback Book