Hutchinson
Public Library 901 N. Main Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library will sponsor an author event featuring writer Jennifer Chiaverini who is the author of the New York Times bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series, as well as five collections of quilt patterns inspired by her novels. Her original quilt designs have been featured in Country Woman, Quiltmaker, Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Volumes 3-5, and Quilt, and her short stories have appeared in Quiltmaker and Quilters Newsletter. She has taught writing at Penn State and Edgewood College and designs the Elm Creek Quilts fabric lines from Red Rooster Fabrics. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago, she lives with her husband and two sons in Madison, Wisconsin. For more about the author and Elm Creek Quilts, visit http://www.elmcreek.net/

Hardback copies of Mrs. Chiaverini’s newest book, The Giving Quilt will be available for purchase in the library auditorium beginning at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 6th. Paperback copies of The Aloha Quilt, The Union Quilters, and The Wedding Quilt will also be available. Autographing will take place immediately following Jennifer’s presentation. Depending on attendance and time, autograph requests may be limited to two books per participant. For more about this author event, contact the Hutchinson Public Library, 620-663-5441 or visit www.hutchpl.org