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SUMMARY:THE PATCHWORK PLAYERS: Jennifer Chiaverini Reading and Quilt Fair!
DESCRIPTION:“Jennifer Chiaverini has made quite a name for herself with her bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series. From the Civil War to the roaring ‘20s to contemporary settings\, these novels have offered suspense\, romance and\, at times\, in-depth looks into the social\, political and cultural differences that helped shape a nation.” – BookPage\nJoin Jennifer Chiaverini at the Northside Library at 6 p.m. on Thursday\, April 16th to celebrate the latest release in the Elm Creek Quilt series\, “The Patchwork Players”!\nThe event will begin with a Quilt Fair at 4:30 p.m.\, then we will hear from Jennifer about the inspiration for her latest novel! Jennifer will also be taking questions from the audience and signing books.\nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://withfriends.co/…/the_patchwork_players_jennifer… \nQUILT FAIR\nStories don’t only live on pages. Join us for a Quilt Fair celebrating the art of stitching and storytelling at 4:30 p.m. Local quilters will display their handmade works\, each piece carrying its own history\, heart\, and thread of inspiration.\n*If you are interested in participating in the Quilt Fair\, you must adhere to the Blue House Books and Kenosha Public Library guidelines below and sign up at the RSVP button! \nAbout THE PATCHWORK PLAYERS:\nThe cast of a smash TV show arrives at a quilter’s retreat for a week of camaraderie and creativity that takes some surprising twists in this heartwarming new installment of Jennifer Chiaverini’s much-beloved Elm Creek Quilts series.\nAcclaimed TV actress Julia Merchaud almost can’t believe her good fortune. Her beloved historical drama\, A Patchwork Life\, revived her career and made stars of several younger actors. But Julia’s happiness turns to dismay when she learns that the hit show will have only one more season. Can she convince everyone to stay just a little longer?\nInspiration comes after a conversation with Summer Sullivan\, one of the expert quilters who helped Julia prepare for her role. When Summer confides that Elm Creek Quilt Camp is in financial trouble\, Julia concocts a brilliant plan that will help the Elm Creek Quilters and herself.\nJulia sets about persuading the cast and crew to join her for what she promises will be a marvelous week at a luxurious nineteenth-century mansion amid the autumnal splendor of central Pennsylvania\, a creative and dynamic working vacation they’ll never forget. Secretly\, she hopes the bonding experience will convince them to abandon their other plans and sign on for another few seasons. But after several joyful days of quilting and camaraderie\, Julia’s scheme takes an unexpected turn. Soon she’ll have to make hard choices about which matters more—career or friendship. \nAbout JENNIFER CHIAVERINI:\nJennifer Chiaverini is the “New York Times” bestselling author of thirty-six novels\, including critically acclaimed historical fiction and the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series. Her works of nonfiction include seven collections of quilt patterns and original designs featured in “Country Woman”\, “Quiltmaker”\, “Quilt”\, and other magazines.\nIn 2020\, Jennifer was awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Library Association for her novel “Resistance Women”. In 2023\, the WLA awarded her the honor of Notable Wisconsin Author for her significant contributions to the state’s literary heritage.\nJennifer graduated from the University of Notre Dame and earned her MA from the University of Chicago. She\, her husband\, and their two sons call Madison\, Wisconsin home. \nBLUE HOUSE BOOKS & KENOSHA PUBLIC LIBRARY QUILT FAIR GUIDELINES:\n• Registration Required: you must RSVP by choosing the Quilt Fair Participant option (please also RSVP for the event if you plan to stay for Jennifer’s presentation)\n• Maximum 1 quilt per participant\n• Space is limited to the first 20 people to RSVP \nDisplay Requirements\n• Participants must bring their own freestanding quilt stand or rack\n• No wall mounting\, nails\, tape\, or adhesives permitted\n• Table-only space is limited to small pieces and must be requested in advance. Email open_in_newevents@shopatbhb.com to request a table.\n• Stands must be stable and not obstruct walkways or exits \nSetup & Removal\n• Setup window: 4 to 4:30 p.m.\n• Quilts must be removed by 6 p.m.\n• Participants are responsible for their own setup and takedown \nLiability\n• Quilts are displayed at owner’s risk\n• The library is not responsible for loss\, theft\, or damage \nContent\n• Quilts must be appropriate for a general audience\n• No political campaign messaging or unapproved commercial signage \nOptional\nParticipants are encouraged to include a small story card with:\n• Quilt title\n• Year completed\n• Inspiration or story\n• Literary connection (if applicable)
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/the-patchwork-players-jennifer-chiaverini-reading-and-quilt-fair
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Library\, 711 59th Place\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
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