Notes: Friendship Album, 1933: Episode 22
As I recorded this chapter, I realized that one of the main threads in Florence’s story is about how much control she has over her own life. Sure, she’s... Read more.
Wednesday Bee and a Big Giveaway
If you’re on Facebook, I hope you’ll consider joining the Quiltfiction Club, which is Quiltfiction’s closed Facebook group. We just got going last... Read more.
Notes: Friendship Album, 1933: Episode 21
This week we’re spending time with Bess. Now, one of the things that interests me about Bess is that she’s a PK–a preacher’s kid–or... Read more.
Crown of Thorns Quilt–Finally Finished!
So I finally finished quilting Crown of Thorns, the same quilt Dorothy made to enter the Sears “Century of Progress” Quilt contest. (Is it weird that... Read more.
Notes: Friendship Album, 1933: Episode 20
In Episode 20, Eula gets a surprise visitor and teaches her first quilting class. As much as I love Emmeline, it’s always a bit of a relief to follow an ...... Read more.
Special Episode: An Interview with Quilt Novelist Marie Bostwick!
Welcome to the Quiltfiction blog! If you’re new to our site, be sure to check out the free audio podcast of my novel-in-progress, Friendship Album, 1933. In... Read more.
Special Offer: A Perfect Holiday Pairing!
Great news for folks who love to read about quilts and quilting! Quiltfolk — my absolutely favorite magazine — is offering a special holiday deal featuring... Read more.
Notes: Friendship Album, 1933: Episode 18
In Episode 18, Dorothy quarrels with Emmeline, only to regret her sharp words. If I were to pair up characters from Friendship Album, 1933 in terms of personality,... Read more.
A 1930s Halloween
Researching Halloween in the 1930s convinced me of one thing: I’m glad that I’m not celebrating Halloween in the 1930s. You’ll notice I don’t... Read more.
Notes: Friendship Album, 1933: Episode 17
In Episode 17, Florence’s new business is booming, and Emmeline seems intent on playing matchmaker, much to her sister-in-law’s dismay. At last the Milton... Read more.