Every stitch tells a story
Stitched Together invites readers to journey with the narrator as she pursues a secret wishto add a square to her churchs special anniversary quilt. She ponders the faith practices of her church community that are important to her and learns from her grandmothers quilting circle about the history of their faith. Together with her church community, the young girl discovers the rich tapestry of stories woven into each quilt square and the power of shared stories. Stitched Together is a delightful tale of tradition, friendship, and the joy of making something meaningful together.
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This book celebrates the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism. A churchs anniversary quilting project allows readers to discover Anabaptists from around the world today. With illustrations by award-winning artist Kate Cosgrove and text by beloved childrens author Aimee Reid, this picture book invites intergenerational readingwith older members of congregations and families sharing their memories with those who are younger. And it makes space for the voices of those who will become the new leaders of the Anabaptist tradition. Suggested reading for ages 59.
"Stitched Together invites readers to journey with the narrator as she pursues a secret wish-to add a square to her church's special anniversary quilt. She ponders the aspects of her faith community that are important to her and learns from her grandmother's quilting circle about the impressive length of her faith tradition. We witness her eagerness to partake in a visible way to the church she loves and discover along with her that an anniversary is more than just an occasion for looking back. Together with their church community, they discover the rich tapestry of stories woven into each quilt square and the power of shared stories"--