Madison, WI
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Mystery to Me, 1863 Monroe St, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
UPDATE: Rescheduled event!
Book tour event for The Patchwork Players: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel. Author talk, Q&A, signing.
Please get tickets for the in-person event, or stream online via Crowdcast.
The cast of a hit TV show arrives at a quilter’s retreat for a week of camaraderie and creativity that takes some surprising twists in this heartwarming new installment of Jennifer Chiaverini’s much-beloved Elm Creek Quilts series.
Acclaimed TV actress Julia Merchaud almost can’t believe her good fortune. Her beloved historical drama, A Patchwork Life, revived her career and made stars of several younger actors. But Julia’s happiness turns to dismay when she learns that the hit show will have only one more season. Can she convince everyone to stay just a little longer?
Inspiration comes after a conversation with Summer Sullivan, one of the expert quilters at Elm Creek Quilt Camp who helped Julia prepare for her role. When Julia recalls how the enduring friendships she discovered at quilt camp enriched her life, she concocts a brilliant plan to flip the script.
Julia sets about persuading the cast and crew to join her for what she promises will be a marvelous week at a luxurious nineteenth-century mansion amid the autumnal splendor of central Pennsylvania, a creative and dynamic working vacation they’ll never forget. Secretly, she hopes the bonding experience will convince them to abandon their other plans and sign on for another few seasons. But after several joyful days of quilting and camaraderie, Julia’s scheme takes an unexpected turn. Soon she’ll have to make hard choices about which matters more—career or friendship.

Black River Falls, WI
2026-05-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Black River Falls Public Library, 222 Fillmore St, Black River Falls, WI, 54615, United States
Join us at the Black River Falls Public Library as author Jennifer Chiaverini comes to discuss her latest book, The Patchwork Players. Jennifer Chiaverini is a New York Times bestselling author of thirty-six novels, including critically acclaimed historical fiction and the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series.
There will be a Q&A session and a book signing.

Downers Grove, IL
2026-05-21 15:00 - 2026-06-24 17:00 | Quilters Quest, 7305 Lemont Rd, Downers Grove, IL, 60516, United States
Join us at Quilters Quest on Thursday, May 21st from 3:00-5:00, for an in-person event with author Jennifer Chiaverini to celebrate the release of her newest book The Patchwork Players! Jennifer Chiaverini is the New York Times bestselling author of thirty-six novels, including critically acclaimed historical fiction and the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series. Event will include a book reading, Q&A, quilt show and tell, a book signing, and photo opportunity.
Books are available to preorder from Quilters Quest.
Register for this free event here.
