The Beginner's Quilt by Wanda Brunstetter

 


Kroosreadsandreviews:

I loved seeing the pieces of this book come together as the author skillfully stitches the story together.  


I loved how the story spans across two states and includes lots of opportunities for forgiveness.


Emma was a sweet girl but I became a little frustrated with her lack of self confidence.  Ivan was a great guy but lived under his dad's thumb for his vocation.  


The reader will find some unexpected snags throughout the story which adds to the drama.  


Thanks to Barbour Publishing for the arc.  The opinions are my own.


Book Blurb:

Despite the best efforts of Emma Bontrager’s mother, Emma hasn’t learned much of anything that will prepare her to be an Amish wife. Therefore, she’s sent to Arthur, Illinois, to be taught by her paternal grandmother. Though she would rather be fishing, hiking, or playing baseball, Emma finally listens to her grandmother and even finds she enjoys working on a Tree of Life quilt. Having met a nice young man, she now feels more prepared for marriage. But rumors swirl around his character, and it looks like she’ll be returning to Indiana with a broken heart. Even so, her time in Illinois has ignited a new passion for quilting that will last for years.

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