Books like Stitches in time by Barbara Michaels
Rachel, a determined graduate student in Washington, D.C., is juggling a challenging dissertation on the intersection of superstition and sewing, a new job helping restore vintage clothing, and an emerging friendship with a supportive colleague. When an unusual antique quilt appears at the shop she is helping, Rachel learns that the cloth is not only a key to her research but also a conduit for a sinister, time‑bending supernatural presence. The entity threatens everyone around her, drawing on the power of past and present moments. As Rachel struggles to uncover the quilt’s origins, she must confront her abusive ex‑boyfriend, rally her unexpected allies, and find a way to stop the entity before it consumes the lives of those she loves.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Suspense/Supernatural Suspense
Authors: Barbara Michaels
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