I just finished reading The Lost Quilter. I couldn’t put it down and stayed up after everyone else was in bed so I could finish it. Foolish me! I was sad to read the last word, so went back and read it again!

Hi Jennifer,
Oh my gosh, I couldn’t put this book down.  I went back to the Runaway Quilt to refresh my memory and then reread the end again of the Lost Quilter.  What an amazing story line.  You are the best.

I just finished The lost quilter today. I could not put it down. The story is captivating. I don’t know how you come up with the ideas, but I hope there are more books on the way. Each one is better than the last. I have not been much of a novel reader, but your books have piqued my interest, I have read them all, and can’t wait until a new one comes out. I hope there are more on the way. JKB.

Jennifer,
What a great story!  I was absolutely engrossed in it and couldn’t wait to see how it turned out.  I, too, had reread “The Runaway Quilt” again, planning to dive right into “The Lost Quilter.” I wish your books were twice as long as they are!  I completed TLQ 4 days after it arrived!  Can’t wait to read the next one, hopefully with news on the NEW Elm Creek teachers!!!
Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
Lynette

I just finished The Lost Quilter and it only took me 3 days!  I enjoyed the story very much, but must confess I’m anxious for the next book which highlights the new quilting teachers and chef.  How do they interact with the founding teachers, and what are their stories?  I guess I prefer the contemporary characters and their ongoing issues.  Please don’t keep us hanging too long!

Jennifer,
I am on a roll reading your books one after another....Love them!! “The Lost Quilter” was just what I needed to to have an idea of what happened to Joanna, since she was on my mind after reading past books. I really enjoyed this book because it put us in that era of slavery and all that it meant ....the sorrow, the hatred, the fears, the separations and most of all, a true look at how plantation owners treated slaves as non-human. I think that is a historical lesson not only for our country to be aware of, but for the world and all it’s prejudices due to color of skin. Thank you for your research into this issue and your beautiful writing around it!

Just when I think I’ve read the best Elm Creek novel, you come up with another one.  This story is fantastic.  I was both impressed and intrigued with your story telling and the obvious research that went into this novel.  How clever that the story was told through Joanna’s readings of letters to the Harpers!  I cried when I read that the Union soldier told Joanna she was free.  Throughout the story, my heart leaped several times for Joanna.  I had to keep reminding myself that she would be okay, since her granddaughter had inquired about her son.  It is unfortunate the Joanna never returned to the Bergstroms, but that is how life truly is.  And we still don’t know which of those boys was Joanna’s son, and I’m guessing we never will.  I enjoyed your other historical novels as well.  Thank you so much.  The work you put into these stories is well done and much appreciated!  Can’t wait to read more!  Now for a suggestion.  I think you should find a way to weave in a story that involves the city of Lowell, Mass, which was home to several textile mills in the 19th century!

I loved the Lost Quilter too.  I have been waiting to see more about the quilt...I was glad to find there was a continuing story for Runaway quilt.  Are we going to see some of Joanna’s descendants at Elmcreek?  That would be a great full circle.

Can’t wait for more as always!!!

As much as I enjoy reading all of Jennifer’s books, The Lost Quilter has to be one of my favorites, if not my favorite.  I didn’t want to put it down!  Thank you Jennifer!  I look forward to your next book.

Hi I have only just been introduced to the Elm Creek books and have read the Runaway Quilt in three days!! and am glad to read that there is a book now telling what Joanne went through after being returned to slavery after the birth of her son. I am a Welsh lady living in England and have ordered copies of your books from my local library to take away on holiday shortly to read. At this moment I have bks 2, 3, 4, 6,9 and return to Elm Creek so I can see patterns of the quilts mentioned in the books. I have on order the quilter’s kitchen!!!! I think housework will have to wait for a while don’t you?
linda

I have all of your Elm Creek books and the quilt pattern ones also.  After reading each one I put my name in the front and pass them on, to share only, to a few of my friends.  Wish you could write as fast as your fans read.  You have a gift of writting, and I hope you continue on with many many more additons to the Elm Creek Series.  Let them go on for ever.  Thank you for your fine work.