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Renee Ertl
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More lives need some mending.... Amish widow-turned-newlywed Emma Yoder Miller begins another quilting class with a new group of unlikely students, all with tattered pieces of their lives that need mending. Selma is a belittling busybody. Terry is a rugged roofer who just wants a casual date with a pretty classmate. Blaine loses a bet and has to join the class, where he soon finds himself in friendly competition with Terry. Anna’s mother signs her up in a desperate attempt to keep Anna from leaving the Amish faith.
Carmen holds tightly to bitterness while hiding her secret motives for taking the class. And Cheryl has a broken, mistrusting heart that needs just as much mending as the tattered quilt she brings. Members of this new patchwork group find friendship, faith, healing, and restoration while gathered around their quilts, under the Father’s guiding hands - for only He can take what’s ragged and shabby from the lives of His children and turn it into beauty for His glory.
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- Glenda Bliss
- 09-24-14
Sweet Story and lovable characters.
If you could sum up The Tattered Quilt in three words, what would they be?
encouraging, delightful, sweet
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Tattered Quilt?
I liked the way the quilt class came together and the details of each character who attended. I could see some of my short comings in several characters and it helped me realize how I must come across sometime. I am determined to be a better person after listening to this book.
Have you listened to any of Renee Ertl’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
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Who was the most memorable character of The Tattered Quilt and why?
Emma, she has such a gentle spirit and strong faith in God. She brings calm to all circumstances.
Any additional comments?
I am a quilter and was at the sewing machine quilting while I listened. What a peaceful perfect way to listen. I might be imagining things but I think my quilt even went together better. LOL
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-01-20
great "feel good" book!
i didnt read the first book but this one explained the previous story line easily.
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- Paula M.
- 01-29-25
Lovely, feel good book
I love the renewal of old relationships, the development of new relationships, and the finding of lost loves. Ms. Brunstetter has a lovely way of intertwining her characters with new and old. I also love how she keeps it wholesome without all the worldly aspects of life. My only complaint is that the narrator made me feel like I was either listening to the AI voice from Tik Tok or Miss Eliza Jane Wilder from Little House on the Prairie.
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- Pat Young
- 03-25-15
A very uplifting story
Where does The Tattered Quilt rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Between 1 and 10, I say it would be a 9.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Emma I liked her patience with her students. The ear she gives to everyone to talk to.
Have you listened to any of Renee Ertl’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
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Who was the most memorable character of The Tattered Quilt and why?
Anna because of all the trauma she is going at her young age.
Any additional comments?
I hope the author has more stories likes this one., coming up.
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- Susan Fryman
- 09-07-13
The Tattered Quilt
What did you love best about The Tattered Quilt?
All of the characters were entertaining and enchanting. Some of them didn't start that way. I love quilting and stories of the Amish, so that was intriguing as well.
What did you like best about this story?
The best part was how the class and the instructors lives unfolded and problems were overcome. There were also several unpredictable moments.
Which character – as performed by Renee Ertl – was your favorite?
Emma was probably my favorite character being narrated. I could picture her quite clearly.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, but it usually takes me a few days.
Any additional comments?
Mrs. Brunstteter's books are always enjoyable and I listen to all I can find. I do hope there's more in this series. Ms. Ertl did an excellent job reading the story. She's quite natural and does an excellent job with all of the characters. I look forward to listening to more narrations by her as well.
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- Byron
- 06-17-14
Quilts, friendships, love and God--
This is the second book built around shattered, unhappy, and needy lives. Emma Yoder Miller was a widow who found her wonderful new husband in the last quilting class. Now she continues to run six week quilting classes, with her husband, for the people that God sends her. A strange group of people have found themselves beginning classes whether they want to or not.
Anna is 18 and wants to experience life outside of her Amish community, but her mother has signed her up for this class in hope of keeping her from the Englishers. Selma was gifted with these classes by a neighbor who finds her abrasive attitudes in need of attention. Terry is a blue collar guy who sees a pretty girl in the class and decides to join in hopes of getting a date. Blain just lost a fishing bet and grudgingly goes to class as a looser. Carmen has her own secret motive, and Cheryl just wants her favorite grandmother's quilt mended and stays around for the class.
This book takes this rag muffin group into the perfect place for them to learn that God is watching out for all his people, and has a plan for everyone to find joy in his presence within their own different and varied lives. Emma is the catalyst, and quilting is the means for great lessons and conversations about life, love, family and God. I really enjoy this series and hope it continues with more books.
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- Pat Cory
- 03-29-18
Emma's Quilting Classes.
I just love the characters in the quilting classes. They are all so different with so many twists and turns going on in their lives. These stories are so fun to read. The main character, Emma, is wonderful. I need to find the next book in the series and get reading.
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- Don Neal
- 05-18-15
Good
I enjoyed listening. The performance was very good. I liked the story it was a surprise with the two sisters.
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- Leanne Holveck
- 12-02-15
Loved this book
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
If you are a quilter and love Amish, you will love the diversity of the group and the realism that the author brings to the story and the great moments in quilting.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Tattered Quilt?
That a biker can learn to quilt an help others find the wonders of quilting too.
What does Renee Ertl bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
her different voices are great
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
when Emma brings her classes together and helps them all
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- love
- 01-12-24
Good morals
I like that there is a lot of concentration on morals and values. I love the information I learned about the Amish people. I loved the detail given to each character’s feelings and their emotions. The book really gives an example of how to live a simple, happy and loving existence.
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