Oh my goodness, have finished it already, couldn’t stop reading. Really good story. References to quilts and quilting felt completely natural. Some good further reading ideas suggested too. And a great summary of some of the essentials of the history of the USA also included at the back. Feel like I have broadened my understanding of Quakers and c…[Read more]

Kentucky?

Actually I think I haven’t read this before. Was getting mixed up with the Jennifer Chiaverini books .

Very glad to have been introduced to The Last Runaway.

Loving this book even more now I have found a direct geographical connection with one of the characters. Belle and I come from the same county!

I have made a start, and having just checked one of the Quilt Patterns mentioned I am surprised how it has lasted the test of time, and been reinterpreted in modern day patterns too. the Star of Bethlehem is one I had not heard about previously, but with so many patterns that doesn’t surprise me one bit. The book, I am finding, is engrossing and…[Read more]

Ooh good. Have had the book for ages. Now I have an excuse to read it.

When we add a contribution to the discussion, is there a particular tag or set of tags for this discussion thread, or just leave the tags blank?

Nina, how do the tags work please?

I have read this before, and given it away, but with my foggy brain I won’t remember it. And how lucky am I? It’s available from my library as an e-book, so have just downloaded it ! Fabuloso 🤓

Brilliant. My kindle is loaded and ready to go. Beggar .. I have to be Grandma tomorrow!

I think I have the Kindle Version, if not I soon will have. Whats the protocol for this please? Apart from reading it of course!