The Union Quilters

Set against the backdrop of 1862 Water’s Ford, Pennsylvania, during the Civil War, this installment of Jennifer Chiaverini’s Elm Creek Quilts series explores the impact of wartime on the townspeople, particularly the women left behind. As local men enlist in the war effort, the women devise clever ways to keep their community thriving. The story delves into themes of resilience, community, and the complexities of a nation divided.