"Great cozy addition to the Needlecraft Myteries series."

Excelsior's annual Art in the Park is always a great time...until a master woodworking artist gets killed with one of his own tools. Normally, Betsy Devonshire, proprietor of Crewel World, would be up to her embroidery in the investigation.

However, after unintentionally getting her recently promoted friend, Sgt. Jill Cross, into trouble at the job because of talking to a civilian about police business, Betsy has no desire to get involved. She's more concerned with warming her friend's Scandinavian heart. However, the needlework fans of her store and the family of the suspect in custody want Betsy to take action in unearthing the real killer of the talented McFey, an artist who died of murder as opposed to his terminal illness.

Fans of the Needlecraft Mysteries will be happy to rekindle relationships with their old friends who drop by Crewel World. New readers should have no trouble falling immediately into the fast-paced, riveting storyline. Of course, needlecrafters will especially enjoy the references to the details of the art, but Ferris makes sure that those uninitiated into the craft never feel lost or ill at ease. This is a perfect "cuddle up under the handmade blanket and sip cocoa" book!

Reviewed by Vicky Gilpin
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted December 26, 2003

Summary

After an artisan is murdered at the Excelsior, Minnesota, art fair, everyone is on pins and needles. It's up to needlework shop owner Betsy Devonshire to figure out who had designs on the dead designer.