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The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club #3
The Healing Quilt
Join retired Amish newlyweds Emma and Lamar Miller in Florida for the winter as they lead another quilting class with a new group of unlikely students: Jennifer, a pregnant new mom; Mike, a charter boat owner; Erika, a wheelchair bound teen; Kim, a waitress; Noreen, a newly-retired widow, and BJ, an artist facing illness. When old friends visit from Indiana, will romance also become a subject of class discussions?
354 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2014
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About the author
Wanda E. Brunstetter
215 books2,328 followersNew York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages. With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards.
Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.
When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.
Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.
When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.
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June 28, 2023
Amish couple Lamar and Emma Miller have come to Florida hoping the warmer weather will be better for Lamar’s health issues. They have bought a house in Pinecraft. Emma wants more than just beach walks and relaxation. She starts a quilting class as she has done at other times in the past. Six people enrol. Jennifer is pregnant, Mike is a charter boat owner, teenage Erika is permanently in a wheelchair,. Kim is a waitress, Noreen a recently retired widow, and BJ an artist dealing with illness. What could this group have in common especially as more than one of them doesn’t really want to be in the quilting class? And can Emma and Lamar work their usual warm-hearted help? When Jan Sweet from Indiana enters the scene he brings romance with him? But is it destined to go anywhere?
It took a little while to get going as all the characters are introduced. But once it got into the quilting class, relationships started to build and back stories emerged, it became very involving. I was surprised how much I enjoyed reading this book. It is clearly written from a Christian perspective. I had not read the earlier two books in this series but it reads fine as a standalone. Emma and Lamar are lovely characters, and the others are all well developed. I am not a quilter but it made for a good background and I liked the way relationships developed over the course of the six weeks quilting lessons. An engaging read.
It took a little while to get going as all the characters are introduced. But once it got into the quilting class, relationships started to build and back stories emerged, it became very involving. I was surprised how much I enjoyed reading this book. It is clearly written from a Christian perspective. I had not read the earlier two books in this series but it reads fine as a standalone. Emma and Lamar are lovely characters, and the others are all well developed. I am not a quilter but it made for a good background and I liked the way relationships developed over the course of the six weeks quilting lessons. An engaging read.
July 27, 2014
"Perhaps I should speak to her father when he comes to pick Erika up after class, thought Emma. If I'm unable to find a way to make Erika enjoy the class, maybe she shouldn't be here. But it's not my decision to make. Her father paid for the class, and he obviously thinks this is something his daughter needs, so I'll do my best to teach her."
Erika isn't the only slightly reluctant student but most of the others are very enthusiastic and looking forward to learning to quilt from Emma and Lamar. This is the third book in the series and I have learned many life lessons as well as quilting tips from reading the series. The characters came to life and felt like old friends by the time I was half-way through reading. What a delightful and strange group to mix together....secrets and illnesses and financial troubles, relationship problems, all come together and end up with smiles and tears both before the final page. Grab your tissues when you read if you are a softie at heart like I am. Another 5 star winner! I love the name of this book and feel that it is extremely appropriate to the story. The cover is also exquisite and inviting to readers.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and the publisher as a gift and I was invited to post a review.
Erika isn't the only slightly reluctant student but most of the others are very enthusiastic and looking forward to learning to quilt from Emma and Lamar. This is the third book in the series and I have learned many life lessons as well as quilting tips from reading the series. The characters came to life and felt like old friends by the time I was half-way through reading. What a delightful and strange group to mix together....secrets and illnesses and financial troubles, relationship problems, all come together and end up with smiles and tears both before the final page. Grab your tissues when you read if you are a softie at heart like I am. Another 5 star winner! I love the name of this book and feel that it is extremely appropriate to the story. The cover is also exquisite and inviting to readers.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and the publisher as a gift and I was invited to post a review.
September 18, 2015
I won a copy of this book from Wanda's website giveaway. I also received a beautiful quilted potholder. This is a very heartwarming story. It shows how a lovable Amish couple through a quilting class they offered affected so many different lives. The book will make you laugh and cry. I hated to see it end. I loved every minute of the book. It will make you stop and thin k about what is really important in life.
July 27, 2014
Fans of Wanda Brunstetter will not want to miss out on her new book The Healing Quilt. This is the third book in her Amish Quilting Club series.
Emma and Lamar are spending the winter in Sarasota, FL. When Lamar discovers Emma is a little homesick and doesn't know what to do with her time he suggests she give quilting lessons like she did back home in Shipshewana, IN. Emma agrees and the scene is set to meet all of the quilting class members. Each take the classes for different reasons and get more out of the classes than just learning how to quilt.
I thoroughly enjoyed this fantastic book! I received an advanced copy of this book and having not read the first two in the series was a little hesitant to start out with the third. I had nothing to worry about though as this book stands alone. Some of the characters from the previous books are mentioned and updates given but it doesn't distract or spoil anything.
I love the way Wanda tells the story of everyday people who join a quilting class for various reasons and how they interact with each other. There are quite a few characters in the book and I was a little concerned at first I wouldn't be able to keep track of who was who. I soon found it was easy to keep everyone straight as Wanda didn't give extra unneeded details about them but just enough to give the character depth. The book flows easily between the characters lives in and out of the quilting classes. This book easily kept my interest and I was soon surprised I was at the end of the 310 pages this book is.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves Amish fiction or anyone who has read the Blossom Street books by Debbie Macomber. These books have similarities that make them quite enjoyable. This book isn't overly Amish either which I think could draw a bigger audience.
Emma and Lamar are spending the winter in Sarasota, FL. When Lamar discovers Emma is a little homesick and doesn't know what to do with her time he suggests she give quilting lessons like she did back home in Shipshewana, IN. Emma agrees and the scene is set to meet all of the quilting class members. Each take the classes for different reasons and get more out of the classes than just learning how to quilt.
I thoroughly enjoyed this fantastic book! I received an advanced copy of this book and having not read the first two in the series was a little hesitant to start out with the third. I had nothing to worry about though as this book stands alone. Some of the characters from the previous books are mentioned and updates given but it doesn't distract or spoil anything.
I love the way Wanda tells the story of everyday people who join a quilting class for various reasons and how they interact with each other. There are quite a few characters in the book and I was a little concerned at first I wouldn't be able to keep track of who was who. I soon found it was easy to keep everyone straight as Wanda didn't give extra unneeded details about them but just enough to give the character depth. The book flows easily between the characters lives in and out of the quilting classes. This book easily kept my interest and I was soon surprised I was at the end of the 310 pages this book is.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves Amish fiction or anyone who has read the Blossom Street books by Debbie Macomber. These books have similarities that make them quite enjoyable. This book isn't overly Amish either which I think could draw a bigger audience.
November 21, 2019
Emma and Lamar, an Amish couple, decide to move to Sarasota, Florida for the winter due to Lamar having some health problems. They once again open their home by offering six weeks of quilting lessons. The students that sign up for the lessons come for a wide range of reasons. Noreen, a widow, looking for something different; BJ, an artist who has an illness; Erika, confined to a wheelchair with anger issues who wouldn't even be there except her father signed her up; Kim is single and lonely except for her dog; Jennifer, an expecting mom; and finally Mike, who runs a charter boat business. Also blended in, very cleverly, are updates on students the reader will recognize from the previous books in this series. Emma and Lamar's students will learn much more than quilting. It is Emma's desire for her students to share and encourage each other. Emma and Lamar try to offer godly counseling and life lessons without being pushy. Emma and Lamar have such a positive way of counseling their students, always waiting on God's guidance, and remaining faithful to their Amish beliefs. Lessons in sharing, forgiveness, honesty, trust, acceptance, are something we can all learn from.
Wanda Brunstetter has once again written a book that will have you not wanting to put it down.This book can be read as a stand alone however I recommend reading them in order.The characters are from diverse walks of life but very believable and easy to relate to and even learn from. I hope this will not be the last book in this series. Very enjoyable and inspiring!
Book One: The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club
Book Two: The Tattered Quilt
Book Three: The Healing Quilt
I received this book free from bookfun.org (The Book Club Network) in exchange for my honest review.
Wanda Brunstetter has once again written a book that will have you not wanting to put it down.This book can be read as a stand alone however I recommend reading them in order.The characters are from diverse walks of life but very believable and easy to relate to and even learn from. I hope this will not be the last book in this series. Very enjoyable and inspiring!
Book One: The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club
Book Two: The Tattered Quilt
Book Three: The Healing Quilt
I received this book free from bookfun.org (The Book Club Network) in exchange for my honest review.
September 19, 2014
“The Healing Quilt” is Full of Holes
Seriously, I was really prepared to like “The Healing Quilt” by Wanda Brunstetter. An elderly Amish couple take in a group of strangers for a quilting class and, along the way, each member of the class finds help with a struggle in their personal life. What’s not to like? However, after the plot you really need to back a story up with a few minor things like good dialogue and an interesting plot. The characters in Wanda’s book talk like no one you’ve ever met. A verbal exchange between what was supposed to be two longtime motorcycle riders was enough to make me physically cringe. The idea that this couple would take on teaching quilting to a paralyzed girl without thinking about how she would operate a sewing machine (hello, “foot pedal,” anyone?) and other aspects of the book had me forcing myself to finish it just for the sake of the review. Frankly, I’m getting really tired of “Christian Fiction” not living up to its secular counterpart. Editors, agents and publishers need to be reminded that good fiction is good fiction is good fiction. If people prefer to read books that align with their faith view, they should not be forced to choose between good writing and Christian Fiction.
This book was provided to me by the publishers for this review. The opinion, however, is my own.
Seriously, I was really prepared to like “The Healing Quilt” by Wanda Brunstetter. An elderly Amish couple take in a group of strangers for a quilting class and, along the way, each member of the class finds help with a struggle in their personal life. What’s not to like? However, after the plot you really need to back a story up with a few minor things like good dialogue and an interesting plot. The characters in Wanda’s book talk like no one you’ve ever met. A verbal exchange between what was supposed to be two longtime motorcycle riders was enough to make me physically cringe. The idea that this couple would take on teaching quilting to a paralyzed girl without thinking about how she would operate a sewing machine (hello, “foot pedal,” anyone?) and other aspects of the book had me forcing myself to finish it just for the sake of the review. Frankly, I’m getting really tired of “Christian Fiction” not living up to its secular counterpart. Editors, agents and publishers need to be reminded that good fiction is good fiction is good fiction. If people prefer to read books that align with their faith view, they should not be forced to choose between good writing and Christian Fiction.
This book was provided to me by the publishers for this review. The opinion, however, is my own.
August 27, 2014
The Healing Quilt is the third installment of Wanda Brunstetter's The Half Stitched Amish Quilting Club. I had the privilege to read Book 1 and now to read Book 2. I have not very many books by this author but I thoroughly enjoyed this series.
Emma and Lamar Miller have purchased a summer place in Pinecrest, Florida in order to help with Lamar's health. But while Lamar seems to enjoy his time there, Emma has gotten somewhat bored so she decides to open her home to another quilting class. Not only do the students learn how to quilt, they also often find solutions and healing in their troubled life. This class is no different. Our students include: Jennifer, a pregnant new mom; Mike, a charter boat owner; Erika, a wheelchair-bound teen; Kim, a waitress; Noreen, a newly-retired widow; and BJ, an artist facing illness.
Each of these students bring their own wounds and secrets to this class. Will Emma and Lamar be able to help these students as they have done before? Will these students be able to find the answers they seek? The characters come alive as each of them are followed not only during class but as they face their everyday challenges. And when an old student comes to visit, will romance be in the air? Or will another obstacle get in the way?
Very well written so that as the reader you come to know Jennifer, Mike, Erika, Kim, Noreen and BJ. The reader is also updated on the lives of former students. A very well written series!
I was given a copy of this book by bookfun.org in exchange for my honest review. Thank you!
August 4, 2014
Piecing together healing and friendship
Fans of Wanda Brunstetter will not be disappointed with this latest story from the “Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club” series. Although each book is its own story, there are familiar characters from previous books and you get to find out how everyone is doing, plus meet some new people. Emma and Lamar are such sweet and caring people and Wanda makes their lives come to life for anyone wanting to visit! The setting of Sarasota, Florida might be new to Amish followers, but it is a real place that many Amish are settling in, or visiting in the colder months. Each of the characters is drawn together with a quilting class and we get to follow along as Emma and Lamar help each of them with their problems. Wanda does a great job keeping everyone’s story line flowing smoothly and there is a satisfying conclusion for each of them. I love the idea of a quilting class bringing people together to work on their lives as well as their quilt. The sincere friendship offered by the Millers is healing to everyone. Wanda makes each person seem so genuine that I wish I could meet them for real!
I received this book from BookFun.org in exchange for my honest review.
Fans of Wanda Brunstetter will not be disappointed with this latest story from the “Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club” series. Although each book is its own story, there are familiar characters from previous books and you get to find out how everyone is doing, plus meet some new people. Emma and Lamar are such sweet and caring people and Wanda makes their lives come to life for anyone wanting to visit! The setting of Sarasota, Florida might be new to Amish followers, but it is a real place that many Amish are settling in, or visiting in the colder months. Each of the characters is drawn together with a quilting class and we get to follow along as Emma and Lamar help each of them with their problems. Wanda does a great job keeping everyone’s story line flowing smoothly and there is a satisfying conclusion for each of them. I love the idea of a quilting class bringing people together to work on their lives as well as their quilt. The sincere friendship offered by the Millers is healing to everyone. Wanda makes each person seem so genuine that I wish I could meet them for real!
I received this book from BookFun.org in exchange for my honest review.
May 27, 2020
The Healing Quilt is the third amazing story written by Wanda Brunstetter in her Half Stitched Amish Quilting Club series. The author has done an outstanding job telling this story thru her well developed characters. This story is set in Pinecraft Florida with Lamar and Emma Miller enjoying leisure time in warm weather.
When Emma decides to much leisure time and walking the beach isn't enough for her sends sends a request back home in Indiana for her quilting supplies. Before long Emma is placing flyers advertising her quilting class. What kind of mix of students will she get this time? There is a pregnant new mom, a charter boat owner, a wheelchair-bound teen, a waitress, a newly retired widow, and an artist who has been recently diagnosed with an illness. Will Lamar and Emma beable to help all these students thru her quilting class? Each journey is dealt with and healing hearts are found. There is an added twist to this story. Jan Sweet from the first two stories makes an appearance in Florida and what he finds may surprise you. This story shows how people who are complete strangers can reach out and help each other along with prayer.
I was not given a complimentary copy of this book to read and review. I was not expected to post a favorable response. I have rated this story with five stars for meeting my expectations of a wonderful story that I can highly recommend to others.
Congratulations to Wanda Brunstetter for continuing her series with this remarkable story.
When Emma decides to much leisure time and walking the beach isn't enough for her sends sends a request back home in Indiana for her quilting supplies. Before long Emma is placing flyers advertising her quilting class. What kind of mix of students will she get this time? There is a pregnant new mom, a charter boat owner, a wheelchair-bound teen, a waitress, a newly retired widow, and an artist who has been recently diagnosed with an illness. Will Lamar and Emma beable to help all these students thru her quilting class? Each journey is dealt with and healing hearts are found. There is an added twist to this story. Jan Sweet from the first two stories makes an appearance in Florida and what he finds may surprise you. This story shows how people who are complete strangers can reach out and help each other along with prayer.
I was not given a complimentary copy of this book to read and review. I was not expected to post a favorable response. I have rated this story with five stars for meeting my expectations of a wonderful story that I can highly recommend to others.
Congratulations to Wanda Brunstetter for continuing her series with this remarkable story.
February 6, 2018
I loved this book!! Great story!!Great author!! I love her books!! I can't wait for her new book to come out!!
July 23, 2019
This is an excellent Christian book and a gift copy! Emma and Lamar an elderly Amish couple are from Shipshewana Indiana and are wintering in Floria at Pinecrest an Amish Community. They decide to hold a quilting . class and they are able to help many people. Jan and Kim get married, another couple finds as a job and the wife has a baby.BJ finds a son that he never knew about.Mike and Phyllis become closer. The title comes from a painting BJ painted for Emma and Lamar.
August 15, 2014
Wanda Brunstetter never fails to give us a great book, always well written with strong characters and this one is no exception.
Emma and Lamar Miller are settling into their winter home in the village of Pinecraft in Sarasota,Florida. They will return to their home in Indiana when summer comes. Emma has become restless and bored missing her family and friends. Emma with Lamar's help has taught quilting classes at their home in Indiana and he suggests they try offering a class in Pinecraft. They are drawn into the lives of their students and pray for God's love, grace and healing. They offer any help they can. Each character struggles with their problems and hurts. While learning the art of quilting they began their healing through forgiveness, trust, bonding with each other, sharing their problems and struggles with the class and the Millers. There are six class members learning how to quilt. Each hurting in very different ways. Mike runs a charter boat. He gets involved when his boat is in for repairs and his wife has to leave the class to take of her sister. Erika a teenager is paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair following a diving accident. She is filled with anger and feels her life and dreams are ruined. B. J. a retired artist with grave health problems wants to paint pictures of quilts. Noreen a retired school teacher and widow is looking for a relationship. Jennifer is pregnant with her first child and is dealing with financial problems since her husband lost his job. Kim a waitress who worries about losing her job. You also have Jan Sweet who comes to Florida to visit his friends the Millers. When he meets Kim he decides to see if he can be of help at the classes. There is also the relationship between him and his daughter. It is amazing how quilting becomes therapy for these people and how Wanda weaves this story and the lives of each character together. A great and inspiring story. I recommend this book.
I received this book from bookfun.org for my honest opinion and review.
Emma and Lamar Miller are settling into their winter home in the village of Pinecraft in Sarasota,Florida. They will return to their home in Indiana when summer comes. Emma has become restless and bored missing her family and friends. Emma with Lamar's help has taught quilting classes at their home in Indiana and he suggests they try offering a class in Pinecraft. They are drawn into the lives of their students and pray for God's love, grace and healing. They offer any help they can. Each character struggles with their problems and hurts. While learning the art of quilting they began their healing through forgiveness, trust, bonding with each other, sharing their problems and struggles with the class and the Millers. There are six class members learning how to quilt. Each hurting in very different ways. Mike runs a charter boat. He gets involved when his boat is in for repairs and his wife has to leave the class to take of her sister. Erika a teenager is paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair following a diving accident. She is filled with anger and feels her life and dreams are ruined. B. J. a retired artist with grave health problems wants to paint pictures of quilts. Noreen a retired school teacher and widow is looking for a relationship. Jennifer is pregnant with her first child and is dealing with financial problems since her husband lost his job. Kim a waitress who worries about losing her job. You also have Jan Sweet who comes to Florida to visit his friends the Millers. When he meets Kim he decides to see if he can be of help at the classes. There is also the relationship between him and his daughter. It is amazing how quilting becomes therapy for these people and how Wanda weaves this story and the lives of each character together. A great and inspiring story. I recommend this book.
I received this book from bookfun.org for my honest opinion and review.
October 28, 2018
The Healing Quilt by Wanda E. Brunstetter is the third story in The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club trilogy. Emma and Lamar Yoder Miller are enjoying the winter in Pinecraft, Florida. The warm weather is better for Lamar’s arthritis. Emma is feeling restless and wants something worthwhile to occupy her days. Lamar recommends that Emma teach a quilting class as she did back home. She sends for her supplies and places an advertisement. Soon six people find their way to Emma and Lamar’s house for six weeks of quilting classes where, with God’s assistance, healing as well as quilting will take place.
The Healing Quilt is a heartwarming story. While it can be read alone, I recommend reading the series in order. The characters (students) from the previous books are present in The Healing Quilt. It was nice to see Jan and his daughter, Star again. I am happy that we get to find out how their story plays out along with the other quilting students. Star still has some growing up to do as we discover in The Healing Quilt. I thought The Healing Quilt was well-written with steady pacing. It is an engaging novel that captured my interest and held it throughout (which is a rarity for me). Emma and Lamar are such sweet characters. They are a lovely couple who complement each other. Emma knows that the people who attend her classes need more than just instruction on how to quilt. She is there to listen, provide insight and pray for them. Emma and Lamar are strong in their faith in addition to being kind, caring individuals who welcome people into their home with open arms. I had no problem keeping track of the characters and their individual stories. Forgiveness, grace, faith and prayer are Christian themes present in The Healing Quilt. If you are looking for a story that will touch your heart, then you should read The Healing Quilt.
The Healing Quilt is a heartwarming story. While it can be read alone, I recommend reading the series in order. The characters (students) from the previous books are present in The Healing Quilt. It was nice to see Jan and his daughter, Star again. I am happy that we get to find out how their story plays out along with the other quilting students. Star still has some growing up to do as we discover in The Healing Quilt. I thought The Healing Quilt was well-written with steady pacing. It is an engaging novel that captured my interest and held it throughout (which is a rarity for me). Emma and Lamar are such sweet characters. They are a lovely couple who complement each other. Emma knows that the people who attend her classes need more than just instruction on how to quilt. She is there to listen, provide insight and pray for them. Emma and Lamar are strong in their faith in addition to being kind, caring individuals who welcome people into their home with open arms. I had no problem keeping track of the characters and their individual stories. Forgiveness, grace, faith and prayer are Christian themes present in The Healing Quilt. If you are looking for a story that will touch your heart, then you should read The Healing Quilt.
August 24, 2014
Wanda Brunstetter is a very talented author, and I've read many of her books. She mostly writes about the Amish which is true of The Healing Quilt. Emma and her husband move to Florida for the winter because of his arthritis. Emma gets bored quickly and decides to offer one of her quilting classes for the area residents. Six sign up: Kim, a waitress, Mike, a fishing boat captain, filling in for his wife, who leaves to care for her sister, Erika, a 15 year old angry teenager in a wheelchair because of a diving accident, Jennifer who's pregnant and has an out of work husband, B.G. A retired art teacher with terminal cancer and Noreen, a 65 year old widow with some issues of her own. The group meets once a week on Saturdays for six weeks to make a quilted wall hanging. Drama of one sort or another happens each week, from class members realizing a past connection, to labor pains, and a foiled hair coloring episode. There's even a past student that shows up and a love connection happens. Emma and her
husband Lamar pray for their students and try to help in whatever they can. All this in a beautiful beach setting complete with an alligator. Where does the term the healing quilt come from? It will be revealed as you read this wonderful story of God's love and healing.
I received this book free through Bookfun.org from the publisher for my honest review.
husband Lamar pray for their students and try to help in whatever they can. All this in a beautiful beach setting complete with an alligator. Where does the term the healing quilt come from? It will be revealed as you read this wonderful story of God's love and healing.
I received this book free through Bookfun.org from the publisher for my honest review.
October 12, 2014
"The Healing Quilt" by Wanda Brunstetter is another five story novel from Wanda! It is the third in the "Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club" series. These books are written so well that this reader cannot put the books down till the last page is read! I have to finish the book in a hurry because I want to know all I can about the characters and how their troubles are solved and how the new storyline brings the familiar characters back!
Once again personalities clash but wait till you learn the reason why! We also learn that there is someone less fortuned than we are and that we can always find a way to help others and be a blessing!
I don't know if there is going to be another book in this series or not but I do know if there is one, It will be read by me.
I was given a pdf file from NetGallery!
Once again personalities clash but wait till you learn the reason why! We also learn that there is someone less fortuned than we are and that we can always find a way to help others and be a blessing!
I don't know if there is going to be another book in this series or not but I do know if there is one, It will be read by me.
I was given a pdf file from NetGallery!
June 30, 2021
I didn't realize that this was 3rd in a series when I picked it up at the library. If I'd read the other two books first, it might have helped put some things in place. And even then, for me there were too many characters in the book to keep them all straight.
I did like the premise of the book - the group gathered at the quilting class came with various issues and problems, and through the course of the 6-week class were able to resolve many of them. Some of them were resolved through prayer and counsel, some through visiting with other members of the group, and others through learning about the lives of the other people in the group. The group came together, much as the quilt pieces eventually became a beautiful wall-hanging.
Brunstetter's writing style is a little too simple and childlike for me to enjoy. But there are undoubtedly many who appreciate her writings.
I did like the premise of the book - the group gathered at the quilting class came with various issues and problems, and through the course of the 6-week class were able to resolve many of them. Some of them were resolved through prayer and counsel, some through visiting with other members of the group, and others through learning about the lives of the other people in the group. The group came together, much as the quilt pieces eventually became a beautiful wall-hanging.
Brunstetter's writing style is a little too simple and childlike for me to enjoy. But there are undoubtedly many who appreciate her writings.
January 13, 2019
Even though the plot and ending are fairly predictable, this is still a heartwarming read. Amish couple Lamar and Emma Miller are wintering in Florida and Emma decides to teach a quilting class. Emma and Lamar have a hand in helping everyone who is taking the class solve their life problems. This is the third book in a series, but it can definitely stand alone, as I haven't read either of the other books. If you enjoy Christian fiction, you'll likely enjoy this book.
October 12, 2014
I have read this on the Kindle
This is the 3rd book in the series this one is set in Florida
As like it her previous books of the series Emma is teaching a Quilting class where each of her
students have their own problems or things going on in the lives which you learn about
This is not like a Typical Amish Book in that it is all Amish it a mix & a great read
This is the 3rd book in the series this one is set in Florida
As like it her previous books of the series Emma is teaching a Quilting class where each of her
students have their own problems or things going on in the lives which you learn about
This is not like a Typical Amish Book in that it is all Amish it a mix & a great read
April 24, 2019
I really like how the students from the first book are tied into books 2 and 3. I have really enjoyed this trilogy and would recommend it as an entry point into Amish fiction for anyone who is reluctant to try any. I think it is a good crossover book since it features Amish characters along with other diverse characters with contemporary issues.
August 20, 2014
I love Wanda's books. This time I could relate to the characters in the story and I enjoyed how it all came together. This is the third one in the series & I hope there is more to come! Really good book!
May 19, 2020
Emma and Lamar are staying at their new vacation home in Florida, and while Lamar is thoroughly enjoying himself Emma is starting to feel homesick and bored. Lamar suggests she start another quilting class, and after some thought she decides to give it a try. Erika is a teenager who is paralyzed from the waist down due to a diving accident the year before and can only see what she can't do, and not what she can. Noreen is a retired teacher who can't sit still and is always looking for one more activity to occupy her time. BJ recently learned he has terminal cancer that is spreading through his body quickly but wants one more trip to the beach before he goes back to Chicago and lets his daughters know. Jennifer is 9 months pregnant and her husband is out of work, and was only able to attend the classes due to an anonymous benefactor who seems to keep blessing them. Phyliss has to quit after the first week due to her sister's injury but convinces her husband to take her place, and Mike only goes to keep the peace. Finally there's Kim, who in her 30's has always wanted kids of her own but with time going by and only bad relationships to speak of, she's beginning to think she's going to have to live vicariously through others. Emma and Lamar have their work cut out for them this time, but never underestimate the healing power of quilting club.
This was a satisfying end to the series although she never specifically said where Kim ends up, you just kind of assume. This one also had nearly copy and pasted instructions for the quilts, which while I've never made a quilt before myself I feel like she could have focused on a different part of the instructions for each quilt so she's not repeating the same first step every time. It's possible that's the only step needed to explain that in depth though
This was a satisfying end to the series although she never specifically said where Kim ends up, you just kind of assume. This one also had nearly copy and pasted instructions for the quilts, which while I've never made a quilt before myself I feel like she could have focused on a different part of the instructions for each quilt so she's not repeating the same first step every time. It's possible that's the only step needed to explain that in depth though
November 1, 2022
Like always I'm never disappointed with a book from Mrs. Wanda Brunstetter. This was a sweet story that I couldn't put down.
Emma Miller along with her husband Lamar Miller return in a story of quilting. They are passing the time in Florida as Indiana is too cold. Enjoying the warmer weather and beach. But Emma feels in her heart that she is missing something. Lamar brings up the quilting classes.
Is within the quilting classes that 6 different individuals come together to learn, to get to know each other and become united. We have BJ, an artist who has cancer and a son that he doesn't know. Kim, a young women that is always nervous of making bad decisions, Erika a young girl in a wheelchair that has shut everything because of her condition, Jennifer, a young pregnant women who is struggling with her husband's loss of work, Noreen an older lady with so much pain inside, Mike an older man that takes over the classes when his wife leaves to help her sister.
This book holds so many stories, and brings back a few characters from the other quilting classes. Their stories touch your heart as you travel with them through their happiness, struggles, sadness but more the trust in God. That no matter what life throws at you, God is there and will always be there. From healing a heart, accepting help from others, valuing and respecting the ones we love and care for, to accepting and letting go of hurt and embracing the joy of life. And that sometimes we just have to leave things in God's hands and watch him put together what's good for us as a quilt is joined by pieces to form a beautiful piece.
Loved this story and was sad to see it end.
Emma Miller along with her husband Lamar Miller return in a story of quilting. They are passing the time in Florida as Indiana is too cold. Enjoying the warmer weather and beach. But Emma feels in her heart that she is missing something. Lamar brings up the quilting classes.
Is within the quilting classes that 6 different individuals come together to learn, to get to know each other and become united. We have BJ, an artist who has cancer and a son that he doesn't know. Kim, a young women that is always nervous of making bad decisions, Erika a young girl in a wheelchair that has shut everything because of her condition, Jennifer, a young pregnant women who is struggling with her husband's loss of work, Noreen an older lady with so much pain inside, Mike an older man that takes over the classes when his wife leaves to help her sister.
This book holds so many stories, and brings back a few characters from the other quilting classes. Their stories touch your heart as you travel with them through their happiness, struggles, sadness but more the trust in God. That no matter what life throws at you, God is there and will always be there. From healing a heart, accepting help from others, valuing and respecting the ones we love and care for, to accepting and letting go of hurt and embracing the joy of life. And that sometimes we just have to leave things in God's hands and watch him put together what's good for us as a quilt is joined by pieces to form a beautiful piece.
Loved this story and was sad to see it end.
July 29, 2021
The Healing Quilt is the third and final book in the Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club series. Just like the first 2 books, this book touched my heart and left me feeling peaceful and positive! The book could be read without having read the first 2 books; however, I feel like readers will have a deeper understanding of the characters and their backstories if the books are read in sequential order. Book One: The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club
Book Two: The Tattered Quilt
Book Three: The Healing Quilt
In the Healing Quilt, Lamar and Emma decide to host another round of quilting classes, this time from their home in Sarasota, FL. Once again, we meet an eclectic group of students - as well as connect with some students from previous quilting classes, too! One of my favorite aspects of this series is how the English and Amish blend and form a community. If you enjoy Christian fiction but not focused heavily on the Amish, this is a great book series for you! The characters are relatable and have such different stories to share, yet they all blend together beautifully with the caring and kind nature of the Millers -- just like a quilt! I loved this series and think it appeals to a wide audience of readers. Wanda is a master storyteller, and her stories will linger in your mind and on your heart long after you finish reading the book. I highly recommend it!
Book Two: The Tattered Quilt
Book Three: The Healing Quilt
In the Healing Quilt, Lamar and Emma decide to host another round of quilting classes, this time from their home in Sarasota, FL. Once again, we meet an eclectic group of students - as well as connect with some students from previous quilting classes, too! One of my favorite aspects of this series is how the English and Amish blend and form a community. If you enjoy Christian fiction but not focused heavily on the Amish, this is a great book series for you! The characters are relatable and have such different stories to share, yet they all blend together beautifully with the caring and kind nature of the Millers -- just like a quilt! I loved this series and think it appeals to a wide audience of readers. Wanda is a master storyteller, and her stories will linger in your mind and on your heart long after you finish reading the book. I highly recommend it!
September 29, 2019
In The Healing Quilt, reader’s again meet up with quilting teacher Emma Miller and her husband Lamar. While wintering in Pinecraft, Florida, Emma is enjoying the warm weather but feels the urge to teach another quilting class. Her new group of students all have concerns and life issues, from illness to job loss to health issues. Emma and Lamar not only teach their quilting class, but offer encouragement and prayer for their students. Two former students, Jan Sweet, and his daughter Star even come to visit from Indiana. Even when things don’t seem to be heading in the right direction for some of the quilters, Emma and Lamar continue to set a Christian example and be a support and comfort. As different situations with the quilting students come to resolution, Emma and Lamar find that they have not just taught another group, but have made more wonderful friends. Wanda’s characters in this book are so enjoyable. Their situations are ones that many people face, making them relatable, and their resolutions are satisfying. I found this book to be a pleasant read and one that I would share with others. I loved the positivity in this book and how this story reminds us that being a good example for others can have a lasting impact.
November 3, 2018
In this final novel in the trilogy, Emma & Lamar Miller head to the community of Pinecraft in Sarasota, Florida, for the winter with the hopes the warmer weather will help Lamar's arthritis. After a while, Emma gets restless and they decide to hold a quilting class there. Once again, they meet a mix of people, all who are taking the class for different reasons. Only this time, Emma is finding it difficult how to help her students with their life issues. She must rely on God to be who He is, trusting He will bless her students, as He always does.
This series was very interesting as Brunstetter gives us peaks into so many different lives, bringing them all together with a wonderful twist at the end.
This series was very interesting as Brunstetter gives us peaks into so many different lives, bringing them all together with a wonderful twist at the end.
July 16, 2019
I liked this book for the side stories, well devolped characters (even though Noreen was annoying as all get out) and the nifty recipe at the back. Emma and Lamar were incredibly sweet and patient with the students.
As a woman with chronic illnesses, I totally disagree in hiding an illness from family. My dad's side has done that to my family several times, and as someone on the receiving end, it sucks.
One more tiny gripe: people that ride motorcycles call it riding not cycling. I've never heard a biker call it that.
Other than those two things, it was an interesting page turner type novel that I enjoyed very much. Looking foward to reading the first two in the Amish Quilt series (hopefully) soon.
As a woman with chronic illnesses, I totally disagree in hiding an illness from family. My dad's side has done that to my family several times, and as someone on the receiving end, it sucks.
One more tiny gripe: people that ride motorcycles call it riding not cycling. I've never heard a biker call it that.
Other than those two things, it was an interesting page turner type novel that I enjoyed very much. Looking foward to reading the first two in the Amish Quilt series (hopefully) soon.
May 13, 2017
Emma and Lamar head to Florida for the warm weather during the winter. They decide to start a quilting class like they did back in Indiana. Emma and Lamar help the quilting students with more then sewing. Jan Sweet from Emma's very first group of quilters comes for a visit and find a girlfriend. His daughter is not pleased that her father is acting like a teenager and not spending time with her. This was their vacation, and visit with Emma and Lamar. In the end, with Gods help and lost of help from others, things work out for all the students in the class.
You will enjoy this book as much as the other two. I know I did
You will enjoy this book as much as the other two. I know I did
January 7, 2020
I loved this final book in the trilogy! I am a huge fan of the writing style of Wanda Brunstetter, and I think that this one is amazing! I love that you get to look back at all of the characters from all of the books, and see where they are, and how they still come into this book as well. I love that this story was a little different than the first two, and that you don't expect everything that comes to happen in this story. I think that it was a great ending too, which is not always easy to do!
April 30, 2020
This was such a wonderful book. The story was lovely. The Love of Christ showed through Lamar and Emma. If we only would loved in this way the world would be a better place. The ending brought tears to my eyes as I saw how God used Emma and Lamar and their quilting class to bring healing and joy. I highly recommend this book. It is a sequel to other books. If you have the opportunity to read the others first, that would be good. However, this is a totally standalone book so it’s not really necessary.
July 1, 2023
I have always enjoyed reading about the Amish way of life. Especially how they so openly share their faith and seem to accept God's will more than so many of the rest of us "Englishers".
The characters in this book were well developed. I enjoyed how Emma and Lamar shared their faith in a non-threatening or pushy manner. It was interesting how the quilting students' lives intertwined and how, even though they were complete strangers at the beginning of the class, they became friends by the end.
The characters in this book were well developed. I enjoyed how Emma and Lamar shared their faith in a non-threatening or pushy manner. It was interesting how the quilting students' lives intertwined and how, even though they were complete strangers at the beginning of the class, they became friends by the end.
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