Linda Mueller is an Amish girl with very idealistic views on what marriage and the future ought to look like for her.
She likes to quilt and works in a fabric shop, then her world starts to change as she decides to find out about her paternal grandmother who was also gifted artistically but was told that it was a sinful thing to give into her creative urges. She meets Isaac, a painter and they begin to bond over arts and crafts.
Isaac begins to help Linda in her quest to find out all there is about her grandmother and in the process of this the two being to draw closer as many secrets begin to slowly unfold.
I have loved this story and learnt so much about the Amish' way of living, found it very interesting.
The book also deals with mental health in a way I have not seen an Amish story do so before which was quite masterful.
Highly recommend this reading!

I received an ARC copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest opinion of it. I enjoyed this book but it was really a typical Amish good feel story but it did have a few twists to it.

Loved the book and the characters and the story line it was well written. I couldn't put it down once I started it. I recommend it to others.

A wonderful addition to this series, familiar faces and a new tale! The vivid writing by the authors makes you feel like you are looking at the quilts, and the paintings, in person. I love how the books semi connect if you have read others in the series.

Wonderful book. Love the characters and the story line. Great collaboration between Mindy and Leslie.

An enjoyable read about two talented artists and their journey to find someone to love. Linda is a quilter and has never been interested in a relationship until she meets Isaac, a talented painter. They bond over their trade and soon discover that Linda's grandmother was a painter. While trying to research more about Linda's grandmother, Linda also finds out about Isaac's past, which causes Linda to worry about building a relationship with him. Will Linda be able to look beyond Isaac's past?

This book was difficult to put down. I look forward to reading more books by Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Harvest House and NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Part of the women of Lancaster County series. Enjoyed these characters with interaction and story line.

Ebook from net galley and publishers with thanks. Opinions are entirely my own.

The Amish Quilter by Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould is the fifth novel in The Women of Lancaster County series. Linda Mueller works at Arts & Crafts House as well as making quilts to sell in the shop. The quilts she makes for the shop are more artistic than those she makes for use at home. Linda started quilting when she was eight with her mother and is known as a perfectionist. Isaac Mast has moved to town to start house painting business and is living with his grandmother, Ruth Mast. In his spare time, Isaac does artistic paintings that he sells online. When Linda sees his work in progress of Robert’s barn, it gives her inspiration for a quilt. Linda learns that her artistic abilities come from her Mammi Nettie. One day she discovers a book along with a painting that belonged to Mammi. They lead her on a journey into the past, and she uncovers an astonishing secret. As Isaac and Linda spend time together, they get to know each other. But something from Isaac’s past could derail their romance. Will Linda let her idealism stand in the way? Find out what happens in The Amish Quilter.

The Amish Quilter is well-written story with an interesting plot. It is much more than an Amish romance. The Amish Quilter is a multifaceted story. We get to know Linda Mueller and her family. As the youngest, Linda’s siblings tend to make decisions on her behalf and tell her what to do (made me happy I was the oldest child). We get to see the inner dynamics of a large Amish family. Linda is struggling with her place in the community and her desire to create art. Her perfectionism and ideals are holding her back. Other issues addressed in the story are depression and autism. The authors handle these difficult topics deftly. I liked Linda’s artistic abilities, but her attitude made her hard to like as a person. She did not like being the odd man out in the family. Others would know something that Linda did not which made her whiny and sound like a six-year-old. I was happy to see Linda’s character develop (grow and mature) as the story progressed. The Amish Quilter is part of a series, but it is a standalone (like all the books in the series). The pace was a little slow and it took me some time to get into the book. Once I got into the book, though, I was intrigued. Linda’s quest for information led to some interesting discoveries about her family. The Amish Quilter is a realistic and emotional story. I am giving The Amish Quilter 4 out of 5 stars.

I thought this book was absolutely mesmerizing and found it very hard to walk away from when other activities were calling my name. This author is a delightfully talented storyteller and the more clues she provided throughout the story, the more interesting and compelling Linda’s grandmother’s story became. Combining the art of quilting with Linda’s grandmother’s art of painting was a wonderful way to tell the story of Linda’s growing maturity. Though I wasn’t always happy with the way she treated Isaac, I hoped that she would come to see that life is not black and white and is full of shades of grey that cause us to search our hearts and our minds and help us grow. One thing I can be always be sure of is that I know I will learn something new about myself when I read a Christian fiction book. In this case this wonderful story and interesting characters have taught me that I have yet to master the art of putting everything in my life in God’s hands as the Amish do. A great story, a romance and a lesson in life make this book a wonderfully heartwarming reading experience. I read an early copy of this book from Harvest House Publishers through NetGalley and all opinions expressed in my voluntary review are completely my own.

I have read all of the books in this series coauthored by Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould. I have loved them all, this book is no exceptions. The authors cover a very wide variety of issues and do it very well. If you love Amish fiction as much as I do, I recommend you purchase this book. I was given a copy of the ebook arc by netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review

While I do like the Amish fiction genre, I don’t read a lot of it. However, I found this story intriguing. Every time I started to put this story down, I would find myself continuing to read, so I could find out what was happening. The author does a great job of keeping the reader interested.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. Thanks to NetGalley and Harvest House Publishers for making it available.

This is a sweet, clean Amish story by two excellent authors. The storyline covered a wide range of circumstances: Love; romance; family relationships; death of a spouse; autism; and depression. Some weightier topics are touched on. However, throughout the story there’s a sense of hope and faith that gives light to the reader. There’s also a nice touch of mystery/intrigue that kept my interest building as the story progressed. I enjoyed reading Linda’s story. She’s a likeable character who is sincerely interested in others, but a little bit too much of a perfectionist in many areas of her life. She’s the “little sister” of the family, and we see her grow and mature into a lovely young woman.

These two authors work together seamlessly in the writing of this story. Their writing styles certainly complement each other and if you weren’t aware that the book was co-authored, you’d think only one person authored this book.

I loved this story. I’ll be reading more in this series.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Loved this book, love the authors! This is definitely a great book. There was some romance, some mystery, all wrapped up together. It was very enjoyable to read. The authors did an excellent job on this, the 5th book of the series. Although I haven't read the previous one, loved this one on its own.

And what a nice cover.

So happy to have read this book.

I received an ebook copy from NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.

The Amish Quilter was a good read. It had a little mystery, a little romance and a lot of dealing with unrealistic expectations. This is the first novel I have read from these two authors. I have to say I enjoyed it more than any of the novels written solely by Clark. There was a balance to the characters and events that I found lacking in just her books.

Being a novice genealogist, I enjoyed the tracking of one of the character’s relatives. It was fun to explore Philadelphia through a newbie's eyes. The art element was portrayed well.

Being an Amish novel was a plus for me. This aspect of the book had a bit of a new twist with one of the characters having a website to show and sell his artwork. Times are changing and those changes are reflected in the Amish culture.

Overall, I would recommend the book.

I received a free copy of the book from NetGalley and Harvest House Publishers in exchange for my honest review. Thank you.

The Amish Quilter was just an okay read for me. I had a hard time getting into at times. I give it 3 stars.

The Amish Quilter Is romantic and faithfull to GOD. Linda has set a high standard for herself regarding others. She also has a big problem of being quick to judge others but what about herself? Hmmmmmmm. She finally meets a guy but she has no inkling about some things in his past - will she drop him because of her being judgemental? As for him - he doesn't know about her family secrets will he drop her? The characters in this book are just that they are characters. Enjoy. I sure did.

The Amish Quilter features idealistic "Little Sister" Linda. If I didn't see the dual authors, I would've never realized the book was co-authored by Mindy Starns Clark & Leslie Gould as the writing is seamless. The book contains romance, mystery, family-life, and Amish customs combined with quilting and the art world and farming and family life. Wonderful book by 2 authors who never fail to keep my attention. Although there are many characters and family members mentioned throughout the book, it isn't difficult to keep people and their stories straight. Very well written. Great read!

I have read and enjoyed every one of Mindy Starns Clark's books. She has the ability to draw the reader in from the first page. The Amish Quilter was also a winner.

Linda is a young, unwed Amish woman, living at home. She works at a fabric and crafting shop and quilts in her spare time. She loves quilting because everything is predictable and perfect. She extends this unrealistic view to her own life and feels she will never marry.

Isaac is a newcomer to her Amish community and she feels something for him. She discovers they both share a love of art and color. But she finds out that Isaac's history does not fit into her prefect little mold of how life should be. Linda must decide if she can surrender her legalism and accept Isaac or miss her chance at happiness.

Intertwined in Linda's story, is a mystery with her grandmother. Her grandmother was a talented painter, but art is discouraged in the Amish world. She went though much hardship and suffering during her life. Linda feels compelled to search out her grandmother's secrets in order to know her better.

Overall, The Amish Quilter is a good story. I liked the characters, plot, and mystery. Mindy Starns Clark writes about depression, isolation, and ultimately, forgiveness.

The Amish Quilter
This story by Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould is a refreshing enjoyable read. If you are a fan of Amish fiction, you will not be disappointed with this one. The story centers on Linda Mueller. Linda loves to quilt and spends her days working at the quilt shop, helping her family, and making quilts. She is very talented and has a natural ability to bring beauty to her quilts. She is single and hasn’t found any man that she deems worth marrying. When tragedy strikes her family, she meets Isaac Mast, who is an artist. As they spend time together, she wonders if maybe he is the one God has designed for her. They are working towards learning some secrets about her grandmother, who was also an artist. The more time they spend together, the more their feelings develop. However, when she learns about his past, she isn’t sure she can move forward in their relationship. As they learn more about her grandma and each other, will they be able to come together? Or will Linda be unable to overcome her doubts and fears?
I really enjoyed this book. There is so much more I want to say, but I don’t want to give it away. There are so many twists and turns, some predictable, some not. It is a great story and it brought laughter and tears on more than one occasion. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good love story with some intrigue mixed in!
I received a copy of this story from NetGalley for my honest review. All of the opinions expressed are my own.

Linda Mueller is a young Amish girl you lives a very settled life, she works in a local Englisch Fabric shop. She enjoys every part of her life and does not see any of her Amish ways as restricting of in need of modernising or changing. She has decided in that she does not need a husband and finds her sister's continuous gossiping about boys and courting all too annoying, that is until she meets the newcomer Isaac Mast. Alongside her new interest in men is her enjoyment of quilting, her hobby allows her to earn some money all of which she uses to buy more quilting supplies. Quite by chance Linda discovers the family geneology book and becomes curious of her father's family whom has had little, to no contact with.
As we follow Linda on her journey to discover her family and complete the family tree we learn who Linda truly is. The two authors tell this wonderfully gentle tale in such an engaging way, you cannot help but laugh when Linda laughs and cry when you realise her heart is breaking. I've not read any of the previous Amish tales but will definitely be starting at book 1 because this novel was completely engaging