This newest of the Elm Creek Quilts novels continues the
series with a tribute to matriarch Sylvia Compson, who
surprised her fellow quilters by marrying her longtime
sweetheart on a recent holiday. Eager to honor their
favorite Master Quilter, the Elm Creek Quilters hasten to
stitch a bridal quilt for the newlyweds. Until the time
comes to unveil the surprise gift, Sylvia will be the one in
the dark.
Such little white lies seem harmless enough.
But the quilting retreat at Elm Creek Manor thrives on women
sharing their creativity, their challenges and their dreams.
Somehow, in their race to commemorate in the bridal quilt
all they hold dear about Sylvia?s wisdom, skill and
devotion, her fellow quilters forget to give honesty its
pride of place.
Just when it seems that the women have
everything to celebrate, forces conspire to threaten their
happiness and prosperity. Two among them falter in their
personal relationships, while another suffers financial
problems. As still two others weigh the comfort of the
present against dreams of a future far from Elm Creek Manor,
closely guarded secrets strain the bonds of friendship with
those who may be left behind.