Monday, October 10, 2022

A Quilt for Christmas - book review

 

A Quilt for Christmas by Melody Carlson is such a heartwarming story. Centered around Vera Swanson, a lonely widow who has just relocated to be near her daughter. However, son-in-law is soon transferred and they move out of the area. Moving into a new neighborhood, Vera knows no one. But a four year old little girl knocks on Vera's door, asking for her help for her ill mother. Soon little Fiona Albright finds Vera's beautiful Nordic Star quilt and wants to make one for her sick mother for Christmas. 

This story had so much heart. From Vera needing to recruit help to make the quilt, to the friendships that develop with three other women. Artist Tasha, empty nester Beverly and Eleanor, who is cold and apparently heartless, each joins the quilting group.  What happens after the ladies start to work on the quilt for the Albright family is quite a lovely story.

This story is perfect for someone who enjoys reading about family, relationships and friendships. Melody Carlson is an expert on writing believable characters.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

2 comments:

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

Sounds like a nice story.

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

That does sound like a lovely story and it made me think of how popular Star quilts are. It seems they always turn out nice and would be wonderful for a Christmas quilt.