A Needlecraft Mystery Books in Order

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The A Needlecraft Mystery series by Monica Ferris includes 19 books published between 1999–2017.

✓ All 19 books verified against the publisher's official series list.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Crewel World

    Crewel World

    1999 · Monica Ferris

    When Betsy's sister is murdered in her own needlecraft store, Betsy takes over the shop and the investigation.But to find the murderer, she'll have…

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  2. Cover of Framed in Lace

    Framed in Lace

    1999 · Monica Ferris

    When the historic Hopkins ferry is raised from the lake, a skeleton is discovered. Unfortunately, the only evidence is a piece of lace-like fabric.…

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  3. Cover of A Stitch in Time

    A Stitch in Time

    2000 · Monica Ferris

    When a damaged tapestry is discovered in a small-town church closet, needleworkers join to stitch together the clues which lead to a crafty…

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  4. Cover of Unraveled Sleeve

    Unraveled Sleeve

    2001 · Monica Ferris

    The art of needlecraft requires patience, discipline, and creativity. So, too, does the art of detection. Just ask Betsy Devonshire—who’s learning…

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  5. Cover of A Murderous Yarn

    A Murderous Yarn

    2002 · Monica Ferris

    The art of needlecraft requires patience, discipline, and creativity. So, too, does the art of detection. Just ask Betsy Devonshire—who’s learning…

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  6. Cover of Hanging by a Thread

    Hanging by a Thread

    2003 · Monica Ferris

    “Monica Ferris has a talent for vivid detail,” raves the Old Book Barn Gazette. And her heroine, needlecraft shop owner Betsy Devonshire, is “a great…

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  7. Cover of Cutwork

    Cutwork

    2004 · Monica Ferris

    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…

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  8. Cover of Crewel Yule

    Crewel Yule

    2005 · Monica Ferris

    USA Today bestselling Needlecraft mystery series--with pattern included.Part-time sleuth and full-time owner of the needlework shop Crewel World,…

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  9. Cover of Embroidered Truths

    Embroidered Truths

    2006 · Monica Ferris

    After her friend Godwin has a nasty quarrel with his significant other, John, Betsy Devonshire finds herself with a roommate. But heartbreak turns to…

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  10. Cover of Sins and Needles

    Sins and Needles

    2006 · Monica Ferris

    Owner of the Crewel World needlework shop and part-time sleuth, Betsy Devonshire must help clear Jan Henderson's name when her wealthy aunt is found…

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  11. Cover of Knitting Bones

    Knitting Bones

    2007 · Monica Ferris

    Pick up a stitch with the new Needlecraft Mystery! The stitchers of the Embroiderers Guild raised over twenty thousand dollars for charity—but the…

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  12. Cover of Thai Die

    Thai Die

    2009 · Monica Ferris

    Back from a trip to Thailand, Doris Valentine is eager to show Betsy, owner of the Crewel World needlework shop, her souvenirs. Later when the…

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  13. Cover of Blackwork

    Blackwork

    2009 · Monica Ferris

    This Halloween, Betsy Devonshire, owner of the Crewel World needlework shop and part-time sleuth, is haunted by murder. After one too many pints, a…

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  14. Cover of Buttons and Bones

    Buttons and Bones

    2011 · Monica Ferris

    A new Needlecraft mystery from the USA Today bestselling author of Blackwork. Owner of the Crewel World needlework shop and part-time sleuth Betsy…

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  15. Cover of Threadbare

    Threadbare

    2012 · Monica Ferris

    As full-time owner of the Crewel World needlework shop and part-time sleuth, Betsy Devonshire has unraveled more than her share of tangled clues in…

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  16. Cover of And Then You Dye

    And Then You Dye

    2012 · Monica Ferris

    Betsy Devonshire, full-time owner of the Crewel World needlework shop and part-time sleuth, has hooked more than a few crooks in the USA Today…

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  17. Cover of The Drowning Spool

    The Drowning Spool

    2015 · Monica Ferris

    In the USA Today bestselling Needlecraft Mysteries, Betsy Devonshire, owner of the Crewel World needlework shop, knows how to untangle even the most…

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  18. Cover of Darned if You Do

    Darned if You Do

    2015 · Monica Ferris

    The USA Today bestselling Needlecraft Mysteries have shown that when it comes to murder, Betsy Devonshire, owner of the Crewel World needlework shop,…

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  19. Cover of Knit Your Own Murder

    Knit Your Own Murder

    2017 · Monica Ferris

    In the USA Today bestselling Needlecraft Mysteries, Betsy Devonshire has her hands tied between running her needlework shop and turning her sharp eye…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the A Needlecraft Mystery books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Crewel World”. Start with “Crewel World.”

How many books are in the A Needlecraft Mystery series?

We list 19 books by Monica Ferris , published between 1999–2017.

Where can I buy the A Needlecraft Mystery books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.