Sisters of the Quilt books in order

The Sisters of the Quilt trilogy follows a young Amish woman through a crisis of faith and identity as she is pulled between her community and the English world.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 When the Heart Cries 2006 Cindy Woodsmall Buy
2 When the Morning Comes 2007 Cindy Woodsmall Buy
3 When the Soul Mends 2008 Cindy Woodsmall Buy

Hannah Lapp’s life in her Old Order Amish community is upended by a traumatic event that forces her to confront everything she has been taught. The trilogy traces her journey as she struggles with her faith, her family’s expectations, and a growing connection to the outside world.

Woodsmall builds the story around the real tensions that exist within Amish communities between obedience to tradition and individual conscience. The romance thread is woven through a larger narrative about identity and belonging.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sisters of the Quilt series?

There are three books in the Sisters of the Quilt series, published between 2006 and 2008.

What is the first book in the Sisters of the Quilt series?

The first book in the Sisters of the Quilt series is When the Heart Cries, published in 2006.

What order should you read the Sisters of the Quilt books?

Read the trilogy in publication order: When the Heart Cries (2006), When the Morning Comes (2007), and When the Soul Mends (2008). The three books follow the same protagonist through a continuous story arc.

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