Are there any fictional mysteries/crime novels with needlework themes?
One series is written by Monica Ferris (real name Mary Monica Pulver). “Crewel World” and “Framed In Lace” were published in 1999, a third novel is called “A Stitch in Time” was published in July 2000. The protagonist in these books is Betsy, who inherits a small-town needlework store upon the murder of her sister. Another series has been written by Earlene Fowler, about Benni Harper, a folk art museum curator and quilter.