A Victorian Christmas Quilt: Lone Star/The Wedding Ring/Log Cabin Patch/Crosses and Losses

by Peggy Stoks, Debra White Smith, Ginny Aiken

Catherine Palmer, Peggy Stoks, Debra White Smith, and Ginny Aiken A romance anthology that features four Victorian-era novellas, each involving a particular quilt pattern.

Genres: Christmas, Christian Fiction, Historical, Romance, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance

400 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1998

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

"A Victorian Christmas Quilt" reads extremely easily, the language is simple and straightforward but without missing on important details. My favourite story was "Lone Star". Star, the heroine, was loveable, generous, beautiful and funny and Grey was a perfect hero. I thought the storyline to be very diverting, although the ending was a bit rushed. "The Wedding Ring" was good too, but Rose kinda got on my nerves after a while, because her dislike for wealthy people seemed thoroughly exaggerated. The hero, Trevor, surprised me too at some point, when he completely overreacts to what Rose announces. "Log Cabin Patch" was good as well, only a bit unrealistic at some point. My least favourite was "Crosses and Losses", the story could have been told in half of its pages.

I recommend this book to anyone who likes Christian romance (for non-Christians, all the God and Bible references may become a lot) and quick, easy-to-read stories. The four stories in this novel do not follow one another, they take place in different places and have different characters. They are all merely about women who face diverse challenges (an arranged marriage, the loss of a grandmother, a new city, etc...) and whose prized possession is a quilt, which is a symbol of love and hope in all four stories. They all have happy endings and the quilt is never forgotten!

[Debby · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Lone Star" by Catherine Palmer. Star Ellis goes from Texas to England to marry her ranching father's British nobility partner's son. She meets his brother on the way and falls for him while making a Lone Star quilt.

"The Wedding Ring". Rose Brandon goes from Colorado Springs to Denver to fulfill her dying grandmother's request to return a quilt to her old beau. He's bitter and rich now, but his doctor son is attracted and eventually convinces Rose to marry him despite his wealth.

"Log Cabin Patch" by Ginny (Anikienko) Aiken. Cal Stevenson counteracts gold fever by advertising for his lumber town in WA. Melissa Barnhart has kidnapped her brother from abusive relatives. She become the cook and Cal's wife eventually.

"Crosses and Losses" by Joy Peggy Stoks. Joyce Colburn has 4 children. The youngest was a twin, but her sister died soon after birth. Her husband Samuel feels responsible and shuts himself off. Two years later at Christmas the kids decide to fix the problem.

None too preachy.

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of four historical novellas centered around a quilt and Christmas. Each tale is in a different location with characters that were true to life with their struggles. I appreciated the gentle faith message woven into each story for characters to draw their strength, hope, peace, love and renewed faith from plus the special meaning of the Lone Star, The Wedding Ring, Log Cabin Patch and the Crosses and Losses quilt. Additional bonus was a note from the author about their particular quilt and a recipe for the time period.

A senior citizen gave me her copy of this book as she was downsizing. I’m so glad she did as these novellas were heartwarming and encouraging.

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome book. Four novellas centered around a theme of quilt patterns Lone Star, Wedding Ring, Log Cabin Patch and Crosses and Losses. which also happen to be the titles of the four stories. Each story has its own set of adversities to overcome during the holiday season. These adversities tie in with the quilt pattern. Good lessons are in these stories and overall it was a good read.

[Gigi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains four novels based on Christmas, quilts, and being Christian. At the end of each story is a description of the quilt block used in the quilt in the story and a yummy recipe. Wonderful read for the Christmas seasons.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked them because they were short and quick to read (however this also made them quite predictable). I did not really like story #4.

[Lauri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read it several years ago and don’t remember anything about it.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Four novellas and each one an easy cozy read.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Four novellas plus quilt block histories and recipes, including Nutmeg Logs - which are delicious! The first story was silly, but the rest of them were fine.

[Massanutten Regional Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

Avis, Central patron, June 2016, 5 stars:

A Victorian Christmas Quilt is a truly delightful book to read. The novellas written by authors Catherine Palmer, Peggy Stoks, Debra White Smith and Ginny Aiken give a heartfelt glimpse into love in the Victorian era. All four stories show different aspects of relationships, but one theme is the presence of strong and independent women. The main characters struggle with identity, feeling out of place, pride and grief, but each of them learns to seek God in those moments.

I really love this book, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a giggles, moments of personal insight, and a few tears. A wonderful book with a wide range of emotions.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Four novellas in one book. They were quick simple easy reads. Sometimes I like that! Despite lacking depth of character development and complex plots (how can you do that in a novella, anyways?), I appreciated the Christian perspective entwined in each of the stories. One story especially, forced me to rethink how I think about my faith. If a novella can do that, then I consider the book a good read!

[Donna Hinkley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful book with wonderful stories. This has promised Christmas and Christmas it delivered. Each story explains the story of a quilt and the family that has loved it. I would read this book over again and again.

[Cws]

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[Rebekah · Rating 5 out of 5]

The stars are for the first story in this collection.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

My favorites were the first and last stories in this collection.