Jennifer Chiaverini is a successful American author, best known for her women's fiction and non-fiction works that revolve around the theme of quilting. She is the creative mind behind the Elm Creek Quilts series, which has gained considerable popularity. In addition to her writing, Chiaverini is also a designer of the Elm Creek Quilts line of Red Rooster Fabrics. She currently resides in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and son.
Chiaverini is not only a talented writer and designer but also a historian at heart. She has a deep interest in historical fiction, which is evident in her work. She holds a Master's degree in English and Literature from the University of Notre Dame, following her studies at the University of Chicago. Chiaverini's time in Chicago had a significant impact on her, as she set two of her novels in the city. Her debut novel, "The Quilter's Apprentice," published in 1999, was the first in the Elm Creek Quilts series and set the stage for her successful writing career.