{"product_id":"the-beginners-quilt-9798891511590","title":"The Beginner's Quilt","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Lifelong Love for Quilting Starts in 1967, Arthur, Illinois\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Despite the best efforts of Emma Bontrager's mother, Emma hasn't learned much of anything that will prepare her to be an Amish wife. Therefore, she's sent to Arthur, Illinois, to be taught by her paternal grandmother. Though she would rather be fishing, hiking, or playing baseball, Emma finally listens to her grandmother and even finds she enjoys working on a Tree of Life quilt. Having met a nice young man, she now feels more prepared for marriage. But rumors swirl around his character, and it looks like she'll be returning to Indiana with a broken heart. Even so, her time in Illinois has ignited a new passion for quilting that will last for years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - A stand-alone prequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHalf-Stitched, \u003c\/i\u003e the musical.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wanda E. Brunstetter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Barbour Fiction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.28h x 5.52w x 1.03d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798891511590\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrunstetter, Wanda E.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling and award-winning author Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written more than 100 books translated in four languages. With over 12 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nation's most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 has been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Wanda E. Brunstetter \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47699055837341,"sku":"9798891511590","price":29.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_e8c155b9-b064-48e6-b8bd-2491fd6d0440.jpg?v=1772697075","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-beginners-quilt-9798891511590","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}