The huge success of the series may be attributed to the fact that bringing in several writers meant that each novel, while having the same character gave the novels a unique perspective and flavor derived from each author’s own nuances and writing style. The first novel in the series, Family Patterns by Kristin Eckhardt was published in 2010, with Something Borrowed by Camy Tang coming out in 2013. The decision to bring on several cozy mystery writers paid off handsomely as the novels exploded in popularity, resulting in the publication of over 27 novels over the course of three years. While the publishers had initially tapped Kristin Eckhardt, a very well-known cozy mystery writer to write the series, they later brought in more writers starting from the second novel. Published by Guideposts, the Patchwork Mysteries series of novels is one of the best-selling cozy mysteries ever.

Over the course of the novels, she finds the answers to many mysteries, including con artists, disappearances, murders, counterfeit bills, theft of quilts and antiques, and answers to ancient family histories among others. While several authors have been involved in the writing of the novel, all the novels maintain the personality of the lead character who uses her faith and natural curiosity to unravel centuries old mysteries. Sara is the chief protagonist in all the novels, though the series comes with an assortment of characters most of who are refreshing and fascinating. What makes Sara Hart so successful at what she does is her power of observation, her faith, and curiosity, which always lead her to the right conclusions.

When we first meet Sarah, she was widowed with her husband having died five years ago, leaving her in the house where they had lived all their lives with their two children. Her love for quilt restoration results in the revelations of some of the town’s most intricate secrets that helps the community bond together and assist each other in dealing with challenges. An expert weaver and restorer, she puts her skill to work restoring quilts and knitting new ones.

When we first meet Sarah, she is an expert quilter living in Maple Hill, New England. The chief protagonist on the mysteries is a quilter named Sarah Hart. With some of the authors having 2 or even three titles to their name, the series has 27 novels that were published between 20. The Patchwork Mysteries is a cozy mystery series written by a variety of authors, including Kristin Eckhardt, Jo Ann Brown, Vera Dodge, Cara Putman, Kelly Ann Riley, Susan Page Davis, Camy Tang, and Cara Putman. The Thousand Stories Quilt (By:Jo Ann Brown)

Secrets in the Storm (By:Susan Page Davis) The House on Lookout Mountain (By:Jo Ann Brown) A Quilt of Memories (By:Kristin Eckhardt)

Muslin Mystery by Vera Dodge