In this week’s episode, Dorothy’s heart is heavy as she prepares to say goodbye to her grandchildren. I don’t have grandchildren, and I probably won’t for a long time. But …
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 …
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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 to put it more delicately, the …
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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 …
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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 the meantime, I …
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Friendship Album, 1933: Episode 19
For the record, I have a very nice mother. She’s a quilter and a reader and is always pleasant to be around. I love my mother very much. My …
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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, I would …
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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 Falls Quilting Catalog is being mailed. …
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Friendship Album, 1933: Episode 16
In Episode 16, Father Mayfield makes an offer Bess may not be able to refuse. (LOC photo; it doesn’t really have anything to do with this episode, but I like …
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Friendship Album, 1933: Episode 15
In Episode 15, Eula considers how she might earn enough money to get her family back on the farm, and the bee members give updates on their Sears Contest quilts. …
