About the book
Return to Elm Creek Manor in a heartfelt historical fiction novel celebrating quilting, family, community, and history from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini.
As Sylvia Bergstrom Compson contends with financial setbacks at Elm Creek Quilt Camp, her friend and colleague Summer Sullivan, curator of the Waterford Historical Society’s quilt gallery, asks a special favor. When Sylvia and her elder sister were teenagers, they entered a quilt in the Sears National Quilt Contest for the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition. The unprecedented competition offered its 25,000 participants the opportunity for artistic expression, the thrill of competition, a tantalizing grand prize, and fame, with the finalists’ quilts prominently displayed at the Chicago World’s Fair. If Sylvia lent the Bergstrom sisters’ World’s Fair Quilt to Summer’s exhibit, it would illuminate a forgotten chapter of women’s history during the difficult years of the Great Depression.
Sylvia grants Summer’s request, but with misgivings. Neglected in the attic for decades, the fragile antique requires careful cleaning and repair—and not all of the memories it evokes are pleasant. Threads of fierce sibling rivalry were woven into the fabric of the sisters’ relationship. Yet as their masterpiece took shape, the reluctant partners in this sweeping family saga discovered in each other an artistic kindred spirit, and perhaps even a friend—until a troubling secret threatened to shatter their newfound sisterhood.
Editions of World's Fair Quilt
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780063381759
- EBook
- ISBN 9780063381766
Read an Excerpt
Return to Elm Creek Manor in a heartfelt historical fiction novel celebrating quilting, family, community, and history from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini.
As Sylvia Bergstrom Compson contends with financial setbacks at Elm Creek Quilt Camp, her friend and colleague Summer Sullivan, curator of the Waterford Historical Society’s quilt gallery, asks a special favor. When Sylvia and her elder sister were teenagers, they entered a quilt in the Sears National Quilt Contest for the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition. The unprecedented competition offered its 25,000 participants the opportunity for artistic expression, the thrill of competition, a tantalizing grand prize, and fame, with the finalists’ quilts prominently displayed at the Chicago World’s Fair. If Sylvia lent the Bergstrom sisters’ World’s Fair Quilt to Summer’s exhibit, it would illuminate a forgotten chapter of women’s history during the difficult years of the Great Depression.
Sylvia grants Summer’s request, but with misgivings. Neglected in the attic for decades, the fragile antique requires careful cleaning and repair—and not all of the memories it evokes are pleasant. Threads of fierce sibling rivalry were woven into the fabric of the sisters’ relationship. Yet as their masterpiece took shape, the reluctant partners in this sweeping family saga discovered in each other an artistic kindred spirit, and perhaps even a friend—until a troubling secret threatened to shatter their newfound sisterhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is World's Fair Quilt about?
Return to Elm Creek Manor in a heartfelt historical fiction novel celebrating quilting, family, community, and history from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini.
As Sylvia Bergstrom Compson contends with financial setbacks at Elm Creek Quilt Camp, her friend and colleague Summer Sullivan, curator of the Waterford Historical Society’s quilt gallery, asks a special favor. When Sylvia and her elder sister were teenagers, they entered a quilt in the Sears National Quilt Contest for the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition. The unprecedented competition offered its 25,000 participants the opportunity for artistic expression, the thrill of competition, a tantalizing grand prize, and fame, with the finalists’ quilts prominently displayed at the Chicago World’s Fair. If Sylvia lent the Bergstrom sisters’ World’s Fair Quilt to Summer’s exhibit, it would illuminate a forgotten chapter of women’s history during the difficult years of the Great Depression.
Sylvia grants Summer’s request, but with misgivings. Neglected in the attic for decades, the fragile antique requires careful cleaning and repair—and not all of the memories it evokes are pleasant. Threads of fierce sibling rivalry were woven into the fabric of the sisters’ relationship. Yet as their masterpiece took shape, the reluctant partners in this sweeping family saga discovered in each other an artistic kindred spirit, and perhaps even a friend—until a troubling secret threatened to shatter their newfound sisterhood.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in World's Fair Quilt?
Fiction > Fiction / Literature / Comics / Graphic novels: narrative themes > Narrative theme: interior life / psychological fiction
Where can I read a sample of World's Fair Quilt?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780063381759
Who is/are the Author/s of the book World's Fair Quilt?
Jennifer Chiaverini
Who is the Publisher of the book World's Fair Quilt?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
World's Fair Quilt is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780063381759) and ebook(ISBN 9780063381766)
Where can I buy World's Fair Quilt online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy World's Fair Quilt from below
Where can I buy World's Fair Quilt?