The Sewing Circle: Tumbling Blocks/Old Maid's Choice/Jacob's Ladder/Four Hearts

by Andrea Boeshaar, Cathy Marie Hake, Pamela Kaye Tracy

Tumbling Blocks/Old Maid's Choice/Jacob's Ladder/Four Hearts

Edna Tidewell is a Titus woman. Following the Biblical injunction to mentor younger women in Christ, this pastor's wife sets aside each Tuesday afternoon for the young women of Hickory Corners, Ohio. During "Tea with Mrs. T," the ladies do personal sewing or hold a quilting bee while Mrs. Tidewell reads aloud from the Scriptures. Discussion, tea, and sweet conversation round out each afternoon. These special get- togethers could have far-reaching effects on four young ladies. When Elsa's plans and dreams are overturned like Tumbling Blocks, can Mrs. T help her battle an enemy with kindness - and perhaps recognize true love? Can Mrs. T's example and words of wisdom help clarify one Old Maid's Choice between a loving man's proposal and the siblings who need her? Will Samantha embrace Mrs. T's words about renewing the soul and clumb down Jacob's Ladder into the arms of genuine love? As the group begins to quilt in the Four Hearts pattern, will Diana open herself up to the friendship of the circle - and the love of a curious observer? Relax along the banks of the historic Ohio River and watch four searching young women transform into stable servants of the Lord. Their stories will warm your heart and inspire your soul.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical, Historical Fiction

345 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2001

About the author

Andrea Kuhn Boeshaar has been married for more than 30 years. She and her husband, Daniel, have three adult sons, daughters-in-law, and two precious grandchildren. Andrea's educational background includes the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, where she studied in English, and Alverno College where she studied in Professional Communications and Business Management.

Andrea has been writing stories and poems since she was a little girl; however, it wasn't until 1984 that she started submitting her work for publication. Eight years after that, she was convicted about writing for the Christian market. She read books in her genre (Inspirational Romance & Women's Fiction), studied the market, and worked hard to hone her craft.

Reviews

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Four stories in one. These were all sweet easy reads that took place in the same town with some of the same characters. All of their faith and friendships made this a cozy fireside read. Could not put it down.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet read and a reprieve from murder mysteries. Four inspirational love stories with a historical feel that were intertwined . I loved that these were written by four different authors but the most of the characters were in each story. I also liked that these were also stories which include the quilts in their lives!

[Vicki Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I still love this book. I have read it multiple times and through the years. The reason I am so awed by it is the four authors seem to flow into each other like one author. The stories mesh very well, and the hearts of the women in the stories are so pure. My girls love this book also and have read it (and stole it from me) since they were 11 years old, now 30 and 26. My oldest stole it and brought it to me this year and I’m still happy with it. Now to pass it to the younger sister and let her read it again.

[Barb Bailey · Rating 3 out of 5]

After my last book I really wanted an easy read. This book fit the bill. Four easy Christian Romance stories. No hidden mysteries, no jumping timelines, not too many characters. a solid 3 stars.

[Shelley Marushak Langelaar · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stories set in a quaint community. A light fluffy read.

[Val · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an easy read. Very refreshing. But it was also super cheesy.

[Rose Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heart-warming stories about four young women anticipating marriage in a small mid-western town.

[M Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Made me tear up. When you love God it's encouraging to read about those who share the faith.

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Four enjoyable, light romance stories written by four different authors. These clean romance stories come together in one novel. The stories center around four young women who belong to a weekly sewing circle lead by the pastor's wife in Hickory Corners, Ohio at the end of the 19th century.

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[Rena Glubay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book - 4 stories written by 4 authors. All the stories take place in the same little town and have the same characters (not always the same main characters). The stories aren't too complex and pretty predictable but it was a nice read.

[Jakki · Rating 2 out of 5]

Story of four woman mentored by a pastor's wife. A bit sappy for my taste - would have enjoyed more earlier in my life

[Mae_chann · Rating 5 out of 5]

i loved this book! a very sweet read. the last story was a bit odd but still good. the first story was my favorite.