An Amish Quilting Bee: Three Stories, (Paperback)

An Amish Quilting Bee is a collection of three novellas by Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, and Shelley Shepard Gray, and reading each story is a delightful way to end the holiday season. All three stories center around quilts and Amish life, but above all, they are a testament to the power of love! Having these three exceptional authors together in one collection is a treat, and I recommend An Amish Quilting Bee to all who enjoy Amish fiction and Christian romance. I received a complimentary copy of this book, but there was no obligation for a favorable review. I am voluntarily sharing my own thoughts.

When was the last time you read a story that made you smile and just feel good at the end? That's what this book did for me. The book contains three unique and different stories that revolve around a quilting theme. The stories were of different characters, different locations and all were sweet romances. These were written by some very talented Amish writers that I have been familiar with for many years. They have kept me reading and enjoying Amish fiction for a very long while. After I finished the last story, I felt happy and I realized that in each of the stories, there was no super amazing thing that happened, they were all stories of ordinary people doing ordinary things, but written so that the stories were interesting and captivating and made me smile. It was a very pleasing book and if you want to read an enjoyable and relaxing book, this book is for you. I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

Three unique stories surrounding quilting: Patchwork Promises, A Common Thread, Stitched Together! I enjoyed each one of these stories as well as learning more about quilting since I've never been involved in it. Recently I've become good friends with a "quilter" and hearing her talk has influenced me too. In Patchwork Promises Colin Zook worked hard and also took care of his grandmother who had raised him so he felt that he should take that responsibility. His grandmother woke up most every night in a panic, yelling and crying about her beloved quilt that was a family heirloom. It had been destroyed in a fire but with her dementia she still cried out since she couldn't understand. Colin would comfort her but he rarely got any sleep. Joanne, known to Colin from church, offered to make a new quilt identical to the one lost. Will the new quilt work to comfort the grandmother? It's a good story! A Common Thread finds Susie Glick riding a bus heading home from shopping when a stranger boards the bus and sits next to her. Lo and behold he is her childhood crush, Alex who is returning home after a few years! Alex wants to join the Church and settle down so Susie helps him by giving him an Amish haircut and loaning him clothes. Susie finds herself falling for Alex even though being afraid he'll leave again. Her mother experienced the same thing with her husband not returning after many years so Susie doesn't want to suffer like her mother did. In Stitched Together Rosie's dream is to become a winner of the annual Amish auction fundraiser but she finds herself overwhelmed with owning her business, making several quilts, teaching quilting and helping her pregnant sister with her twin rambunctious 4 year-olds! When her sister's brother-in-law, Tim, comes to visit in Florida, Rosie is intrigued by him and they both develop an attraction to one another. Rosie has some exciting adventures that are fun to read! I recommend this book. It's so enjoyable!

Three novella's to get lost in, you can read one or more as the pages fly, and before you know it the last page is turned. We are given three different stories, and there is a bit of romance, and each has a significant quilt involved. Your heart will go out to these folks, the road is not easy to find what their heart desires, but we get to enjoy the journey. This book did not disappoint, except when I ran out of pages! I received this book though Net Galley and the Publisher Zondervan, and was not required to give a positive review.

A great book of novellas that have the common theme of quilting and sweet romance. Each author brings their own flavor to their stories that make you want to curl up under your favorite quilt, sip hot cocoa, and settle in for an enjoyable time of reading. Patchwork Promises deals with dementia and brought tears to my eyes. Joanne and Colin are so compassionate and caring that I couldn't wait for them to find each other. A Common Thread was engaging as Susie navigates old feelings and a mom who needs to deal with past hurts. Stitched Together had me laughing at the antics of the twins and the elusive hamster. I enjoyed the lessons contained that we could all learn from. It was nice to see Rosie grow and get her priorities in order. You will definitely want to add this to your TBR pile. I received a complimentary from the author. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.

An Amish Quilting Bee by Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, and Shelley Shepard Gray contains three charming Amish tales. I enjoyed all three tales of these sweet novellas. Patchwork Promises by Amy Clipston has Colin Zook taking care of his dairy farm and his grandmother on his own. They have endured a great deal of loss recently including a fire that destroyed their home and belonging. His grandmother particularly feels the loss of a beloved quilt. Joanne Lapp learns about the quilt and sets out to recreate it. Joanne wants to make sure to get it right which results in spending time with Colin. Colin finds himself falling in love with Joanne, but he is sure that she could not care for him because of his responsibilities. What does God have in store for Joanne and Colin? A Common Thread by Kathleen Fuller has Susie Glick thrilled to discover that Alex Lehman has returned to town after two years. Susie was a teenager when Alex left, but now he notices that she is a lovely woman. They just begin dating when Alex must leave town. Alex is shocked when he gets a letter from Susie calling off their courtship. He does not understand Susie's change of heart. Will Alex accept her decision or fight for the woman he loves? Stitched Together by Shelley Shepard Gray has Rosie working on an intricate quilt for the annual Pinecraft Mennonite Quilt Sale. The proceeds help mission efforts, and the top quilt gets special recognition. Rosie is worried she will not get the quilt done in time. Then she meets Tim Christner, her sister's brother-in-law. Rosie wants to spend time with Tim while he is in town, but she has other obligations. Everything is spiraling out of control for Rosie. Can Rosie get her priorities in order before it is too late? I thought the three stories were well-written with realistic, developed characters. I liked the life lessons we get from these novellas. The importance of faith and what we are willing to do for those we love, everyone deserves a second chance and people can change, and as love develops, we must grow with it. We also see the importance of communication in a relationship and to always follow God's lead. I like how the quilt theme ties the three stories together. I enjoy stories that touch my heart and leave me smiling. An Amish Quilting Bee has three sweet tales that are perfect for reading on a cold afternoon while snuggling under a cozy quilt.

An Amish Quilting Bee is a touching novella collection featuring stories by Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, and Shelley Shepard Gray. Set in Amish communities in different parts of the country, these three stories are delightfully engaging and enjoyable. Filled with the relevant themes of family, friendship, service, love, and hope, this book offers stories that are thoughtfully written and truly endearing. In all three of these novellas, the authors introduce characters who are talented quilters. These characters endeavor to use their sewing skills to benefit others. Page after page, these characters are interesting and relatable. With faithful perseverance, they confront their own insecurities, misunderstandings, and heartaches. Their authentic struggles and their efforts to act with grace and kindness are very meaningful and encouraging. Their stories affirm the importance of honesty, compassion, generosity, and faith. Novella collections are always a special treat, and An Amish Quilting Bee is no exception. It is a genuinely special book with three uplifting stories that Amish fiction fans will undoubtedly enjoy. Memorable and moving from beginning to end, I sincerely recommend this book to all readers. *I was given a copy of this book by the author. A review was not required. The review I have written is voluntary and contains opinions that are entirely my own.