I just finished reading ‘A Christmas Quilt’ by Sandra Dallas and I must say I was VERY pleasantly surprised!! I loved the book! It is historical fiction at its finest!
Here’s a snapshot of what the story is about…
It is 1864 and Eliza Spooner's husband Will has joined the Kansas volunteers to fight the Conferedates, leaving her with their two children and in charge of their home and land. Eliza is confident that he will return home, and she helps pass the months making a special quilt to keep Will warm during his winter in the army. When the unthinkable happens, she takes in a a woman and child who have been left alone and made vulnerable by the war, and she finds solace and camaraderie amongst the women of her quilting group. And when she is asked to help hide an escaped slave, she must decide for herself what is right, and who can she can count on to help her.
This is only a snippet of what the story is about. There was so much more going on…and I loved the ending! Sandra Dallas did a wonderful job of capturing the hardships and sacrifices made by the women of this time. She captured my interest from the first page to the last! And of course it didn’t hurt that these incredible women were busy making quilts while suffering through all the hardships and loss!
If you like a good read, then you will love this book…SEW put it on your Christmas Wish List!
If you belong to the Heritage Quilt Guild than you can sign this book out of your NEW Fictional section of your lending library because that’s where this copy is going! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Have a merry Monday and Happy Stitching!~P
I've just requested this one from my library. I've read other books by this author, and they've all been very good! :0)
ReplyDeleteI'm having a giveaway but haven't read the book yet. Glad to hear you liked it.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to look for this book at my library....I read her book The Persian Pickle Club and it was so good.....I read that book many years ago and forgot about the Author....she is such a good writer......I think I'll start reading all the rest of her books.....
ReplyDeleteI discovered Sandra Dallas early this summer and have now read all of her wonderful books. The best is that she writes about strong women who face challenges with strength and courage without losing their femininity or sense of humor. If you can you should read her other books too...you will enjoy them I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteI love Sandra Dallas books. I started reading her books years ago and have enjoyed all of them. I haven't read this one yet, but I'm looking forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteI have not read this particular book but have read all the other Sandra Dallas books available. We pass them through our little quilt group and everyone likes them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good idea, I will ask my son to bring it to me! It sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI think I will get this one. I had read The Persian Pickle Club years ago and really liked it. Thank you for the great review.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good book!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good book. I am reading Elm Creek Quilts by Chavarini right now. There are 20 books and I am through 16 of them. Lots of repeat stuff in each book in case you don't read all of them but I find them very good. Luckily I am reading them back to back so I can remember all the characters between books.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed her past books, so I will definitely put this on my reading list.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good review on the book. I trust your judgement. Sometimes, I feel like I've wasted my time reading them. Will put this on my list.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds really good, thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds good so I went to Amazon to order it and they say it'll be despatched in 1 -3 months!! Oh well, it's on my wishlist now.
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