About the Author

Jennifer Chiaverini started quilting as a newlywed, wanting to begin her marriage with an heirloom quilt. She is the author of The Quilter's Apprentice, Round Robin, Cross Country Quilters, and The Runaway Quilt, which comprise the Elm Creek Quilts novels from Simon & Schuster. Jennifer lives in Madison, Wisconsin. Nancy Odom is a popular quilt designer, teacher, author, and the creator of Quilter's Gloves. She made her first quilt at the age of 17 and credits her grandmother with passing along her love of quilting. Nancy lives just outside Indianapolis, Indiana.