Another gentle edition to this long running series about quilts and friendships and history. A must read.

Set during the World's Fair in Chicago in the 1930's. This is part of a series which I did not realize. The author does recap the major characters so could be read as a stand alone. Story of sisters in a dual timeline trying to create a quilt to enter into part of the fair's competition. Wholesome read.

I found this book to be very intriguing. I know very little about quilting, but the story still drew me in. It is a story about relationships and found family. I enjoyed the dual timelines, learning about how "The World's Fair" quilt was designed and the background of the sisters who designed and made the quilt at such a young age and why they were so drawn to enter the competition. It was also interesting reading about present time Sylvia and what she was going through while rediscovering why this quilt meant so much to her.

After reading this book, I will probably go back and ready some of the other Elm Creek Quilt series books because the characters were just so endearing, and I want to spend more time with them.

While this is quite deep in the Elm Creek Quilt series, number 23 to be exact, and some moments had me confused about the connection between characters, I don't think it is necessary to have read the rest of the series to enjoy this one. That said, it probably will be better if you have read them.

I have enjoyed reading just a few of the books in Jennifer Chiaverini's Elm Creek Quilt series. The characters are well-defined and easy to remember. Although this most recent novel, The World's Fair Quilt, is a continuation of the series, it can also stand alone, which increases its appeal for new readers. The World's Fair Quilt is well-plotted, with dual timelines. In 1933, Sylvia is 13 years old. She and her older sister, who is 15, design and sew a quilt they hope will be good enough to be a finalist in a national competition. The winning quilts will be displayed at the World'd Fair in Chicago. Readers learn about the relationship between Sarah and her older sister, Claudia. We also learn a great deal about work involved in designing and creating a quilt, which fits well with so many nicely described locations and events.

The World's Fair Quilt is book 23 in this series. I got started reading this series pretty late, only 3-4 books back. But I have begun buying the books in the series, since after reading The World's Fair Quilt, I wanted to know more about these characters before I met them in the last few years. The contemporary storyline is always well done, with lots of descriptions that work to help readers keep the characters straight.

I do recommend The World's Fair Quilt.. For readers of this series, it will be nice to see the family history unfold. Thank you to publisher William Morrow and NetGalley for providing me with this ARC to read and review. The above is my honest review.

Anyone interested in the 30s and quilting would surely enjoy this novel - I haven't read one of Ms. Chiaverini's books in forever but they're always a delight for bedtime reading. Fun one. Hope she continues to write in this series.

I've long been a fan of the Elm Creek Quilters, but had lost interest in the last few stories. This one renewed my love for the ladies and their series, bringing in a lot of local history but in a way that also kept true to the original characters and continued their stories as well. Sylvia is our leading lady this time - presumably why it's set twenty years go - and we watch as she resolves some childhood issues and also as Elm Creek Manor undergoes another change in its ever-present efforts to stay fiscally afloat amid changing times. As this is something I see regularly here in a rural area, that element was particularly interesting to watch play out in the pages. Overall, my favorite of the newer ECQ books!

I enjoyed this newest addition in the An Elm Creek Quilts Novels and even though it's a stand alone story it's if the books are read in order so the reader doesn't lose to story.

Thank you, Netgalley, for this ARC. I have been reading Jennifer Chiaverini's quilt books since the first one. They only succeed in getting better and better. I loved this one because it wove together the challenges of running the Elm Creek quilt camp and managing a large house against the challenges of the depression and two adolescent girls and their rivalry. Time gives perspective.

Told in alternating chapters from 1933 to present, Sylvia relives making an important quilt with her sister while dealing with the present day problems of running a business. Throughout the book she discovers much about her sister and their relationship

I enjoyed learning more about quilting patterns and meanings, as well as the World's Fair in Chicago. Everything tied together, plot and character wise. An enjoyable series.
Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for early access to this title.

The latest visit to Elm Creek Quilts finds Sylvia reminiscing to Summer about the quilt she and her sister entered in the World's Fair. Summer wants to add the quilt and accompanying ribbons and historic documents to the exhibit she is curating in town.

The Elm Creek books are always well written, full of quilting history and emotions from the past and present as the Elm Creek Quilters help each other navigate the storms of life. I thoroughly enjoyed The World's Fair Quilt and the visit to Sylvia's past and new look at the relationship with her sister, Claudia.

What a beautiful story this was. I loved the idea of the quilt being passed down from generation to generation. Highly recommend!

I received an e-arc of this book through Netgalley. I have read a lot if not all of the Elm Creek Quilts Series. I enjoy the characters and the setting. This one about Sylvia and her sister Claudia entering the Sears World Fair Quilt Competition in 1933 was a good one. If you like handicrafts such as quilting then you will find it interesting as well.

Another installment in Chiaverini’s feel good Elm Creek quilts series. While appearing like basic Women’s Fiction (not really my thing), I like this series for two reasons: I like the characters and the way of life they represent, and I love the “every person history” stories of the featured piece of the past.

This book recalled the 1933 nationwide quilting contest sponsored by Sears Roebuck. With a grand prize take of $1,200 in prizes (remember — this was depression era) and the best quilts to be displayed at the Chicago World’s Fair, it garnered over 25,000 entries. In our time, when you can see / experience anything with a tap on the screen, I enjoyed the excitement and wonder the book made me feel along with a couple of expert (but teenaged) quilters entering the contest. Their thoughts (and designs) on the contest’s theme (“A Century of Progress”) was excellent history and told completely within the context of the time period.

I also like the way the characters in these books tackle life — with strength and fortitude, a network of supporters, and a focus on doing the right thing. There is plenty of adversity (this isn’t a fairy tale) but little complaining, little blaming on past events, and little neuroticism. Kind of refreshing ;-)

Jennifer Chiaverini's The World's Fair Quilt is a wonderful addition to the beloved Elm Creek Quilters series. In this installment, Sylvia Bergstrom Compson revisits the past, reflecting on the quilt she and her sister entered in the 1933 Chicago World's Fair quilting contest.

It was a treat catching up with the familiar characters of Elm Creek. While Matt strives to revitalize the orchard, Sylvia's skepticism casts a shadow over his enthusiasm. Though aware of the financial benefits, she reluctantly supports his efforts, echoing her cautious and sometimes grumpy approach from the series' early days.

The World's Fair Quilt is a fun read that will leave has me eager for more.

Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced read copy of this book. I enjoyed this book about sisters, community, and quilting, and want to learn more about the World's Fair in Chicago after reading it. Sylvia's story is told in two timelines, 2004, when she's tryinh to keep her quilting camp afloat and 1933, when she and her sister made a quilt and entered it in Sears Roebuck contest. If you're looking for a wholesome read, check this one out.

Sylvia and her sister never really did get along. It takes until she looks back on her life to see that her sister had it a lot harder than she realized. Always hind sight is 20/20. The World's Fair Quilt was one thing that they did together that was a time in their past that they did get along. This was a unique look back in history and at a craft that is very special.

Chiaverini provides another glimpse into life at Elm Creek Manor and the 1930s. Fans of the series will embrace this new book in the series and the continued saga of Sylvia and her family. There were 24,000 entries in the contest and the reader is drawn into the creative process and angst of the short timeline to complete the quilt. Quilters will empathize with trying to create a unique quilt while conforming to the contest guidelines and rules. Chiaverini weaves a compelling story of friendship, resilience, and family. I love when I enjoy the story and learn something new. Reviewed at http://pennyformythoughts-nona.blogspot.com/2024/09/the-worlds-fair-quilt.html.

Jennifer Chiaverini wrote a beautiful story in continuation of her favored Elm Creek Quilt Series. I didn't want it to end! Absolutely loved this story.