The Christmas Boutique: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (The Elm Creek Quilts Series 21)

New York Times bestselling author
Jennifer Chiaverini returns with a delightful Christmas-themed installment in
her beloved Elm Creek Quilts series—a
captivating, heartwarming tale sure to become a holiday favorite.

Just weeks before Christmas, severe winter weather damages the church hall
hosting the Christmas Boutique—an annual sale of handcrafted gifts and baked
goods that supports the county food pantry. Determined to save the fundraiser,
Sylvia Bergstrom Compson offers to hold the event at Elm Creek Manor, her
ancestral family estate and summertime home to Elm Creek Quilt Camp.

In
the spirit of the season, Sylvia and the Elm Creek Quilters begin setting up
market booths in the ballroom and decking the halls with beautiful hand-made
holiday quilts. Each of the quilters chooses a favorite quilt to display, a
special creation evoking memories of holidays past and dreams of Christmases
yet to come. Sarah, a first-time mother expecting twins, worries if she can
handle raising two babies, especially with her husband so often away on
business. Cheerful, white-haired Agnes reflects upon a beautiful appliqué quilt
she made as a young bride and the mysterious, long-lost antique quilt that
inspired it. Empty nesters and occasional rivals Gwen and Diane contemplate
family heirlooms and unfinished projects as they look forward to having their
children home again for the holidays.But while the Elm Creek Quilters work tirelessly to
make sure the Christmas Boutique happens, it may take a holiday miracle or two
to make it the smashing success they want it to be.