This was a heartwarming story in so many different ways. The story begins with Jenna McDonough about to die from cancer and leave behind her loving husband Grayson and beautiful 8 year old daughter, Sadie. Jump ahead then to one year later. You will then meet a cancer survivor, Annabelle Curtis, who helps with the Overcome support group. Sadie will get her Dad to attend one of their meetings and there they will both meet Annabelle, who is organizing a quilt project as a fund raiser. With the help of Sadie, both Gray and Annabelle will be thrown together quite a bit. Watching them get to know each other better, and seeing how hard it was to come to terms with the loss of a wife and the patient understanding Annabelle has towards this delicate situation was very endearing.

I also enjoyed the letters at the end of each chapter that Jenna wrote to her daughter in a journal before she passed away, and the scripture she added to each page was so precious. So was the whole quilt idea and the way they made it so special for those who lost loved ones from this ovarian cancer. And who couldn't love little Sadie! It was such a well done story that dealt with a very real and sad disease, but it also gave hope and showed how happiness can be attained in spite of the sorrow. ( )

Raw Edges Quilts of Love Series by Sandra D. Bricker
I had just read another Quilt of Love book and it was not a digital copy and truly fell in love with it and I know this book will measure up nicely with it and hope it will help me come up with an idea for all the fabric i've been saving to use for a quilt.
The McDonoughs: Jenna, Gray and Sadie were a family til Jenna died from an illness. He struggles with his 9 year old daughter and hopes he is bringing her up right-the way Jenna would've done things.
They would read from Jenna's journal and it would bring smiles and tears to their eyes.
The story also follows Annabelle Curtis story of working at the aquarium, having ovarian cancer and how the quilting group is helping her to cope and heal.
Sadie talked her dad into going to the support group meeting-where the women will talk and make a memory quilt.
At the end of chapters a bit of Jenna's journal is quoted along with a Bible passage.
Loved learning new things: about penguins feathers, fixing raw edges, and just all the ideas to help others cope with their pain and suffering.
Although Gray does not quilt or sew he is able to come up with an idea to help the project along. Sadie tries to get them together and it backfires.
Extras like the food recipes are such a great contribution. As the adults become closer Sadie is allowed to go with Annabelle to church then onto a quilting lesson where they learn so much-so did I.
Surprised who bought the quilt at the auction-didn't see that coming. Sadie going back to church was just the beginning...
Excerpt of The Christmas Quilt, Quilts of Love series is also included.
I received this book from Net Galley via Abingdon Press in exchange for my honest review. ( )