The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
This wasn't the first Amish-themed book that I've read, but it wasn't exactly what I expected either. The cover and description of the book were interesting, so I thought I'd give it a try. At first, the head-hopping from character to character drove me nuts, but I got used to that and enjoyed the story. Sure, it was a bit bland in places, and I can't imagine this group in real life, but I felt like I was reading something new -- quilt therapy. This reminded me of Debbie Macomber's knitting club stories, but with a taste of the Amish. I recommend this book, because it is a very hopeful book. Emma is the type of person the world needs more of, and her character is a good example of the type of Christian that makes a difference - not the meddling judgmental sort, but the sweet, loving accepting person who shares her faith and lets God do the rest. Ms. Brunstetter has certainly been added to my list of writers. Does Wanda E. Brunstetter write a bad book? I don't think so. My mother and I fell under the charm of her books when she brought out the Daughters of Lancaster County series. This book was enormously fun. Now I have to admit that I had to put it in my Audible basket because of the title alone...The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club. It just had to be part of this year's books list for me as a quilter. I was not disappointed...well...maybe I was when the book ended and I had to leave the story. Emma Yoder decides to advertise for a beginner's quilting class. She is a widow and doesn't want to be a burden on her family. Her class fills up with participants and she awaits to meet them. What shows up on her doorstep are an amusing group of people that don't really fit well together. Pam and Stuart are a married couple going through marriage problems who were advised to do things together, Paul is a widower raising a baby girl on his own after loosing his wife in a tragic accident and wanting to finish the quilt she started, Star is an aspiring singer/songwriter who grew up with a rocky relationship with her mother and no dad, Ruby Lee is a preacher's wife who is questioning her faith as her husband faces problems in his church community and Jan who is a Harley biker who wants to find his creative side. It was fun to picture these colorful characters in my mind as the story developed. They got the name Half-Stitched as they all seemed to be going through their own emotional problems. It also fits as they piece together their very first patchwork wallhanging during the class. If you like Amish or quilt fiction, this is a fun book and will keep you amused and wanting to read more.
What do You think about The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club (2012)?
I don't usually read Amish fiction, but I really loved this book! A great comedy:)
—Jdmartin
Very good book. I also saw the play in Bird In Hand, PA this past weekend.
—zhai
Nice story about faith. Not one I will add to my reread pile.
—Samiha
Contrived....glad I only spent the time as an audiobook.
—twinnie
sweet book. Saw myself in a couple of the characters.
—sseabee1209
