When Sofia Parker is presented with a valuable heirloom truck on the eve of her grandmother's funeral, she is stunned. She never thought she'd be chosen as the next guardian. For generation, the truck and the precious silk quilt hidden inside it have been protected by the women of her family - all highly skilled in the art of needlework and worthy of the honor. But Sofia, a 41-year-old mother of four, still struggles to thread a needle in less than ten tries and limits her sewing to buttons and patches. And yet Sofia's grandmother chose her. Tales about the priceless quilt have been spun at every family gathering for as long as Sofia can remember. But no one ever mentioned the diary hidden within its folds, recorded by her great-grandmother in 1913. Rich with history, the words of the diary reveal the fascinating story behind each piece of the quilt's tapestry and the women whose lives it touched. One story in particular catches Sofia's eye - the one that claims to know the true identity of the Mona Lisa. According to the diary, a swatch of her dress was stitched into the quilt. Sofia's ancestor Caterina Vasari, a talented seamstress, was said to be a friend of the famed model and knew why her true identity had been kept secret. The diary weaves a captivating tale of family secrets, opulent castles, clandestine romance, and a shocking mystery. But can it possibly be true? if so, it would mean the heirloom quilt is worth millions! With a little help form her friends in the Pinot Painters art group, Sofia sets out to learn the truth. But it soon becomes clear that someone with ill intent is interested in her research and in getting their hands on the quilt. Will her grandmother's cryptic warning that danger is coming become a reality?

Sofia glanced toward the stage where Naomi stood barking orders at the kids. How I'd love to give that woman a piece of my mind. She sighed. But my job is to get this scenery painted, not run other people's lives for them. When Sofia Parker volunteered to use her artistic talents to help create props for her son's school play, she didn't expect to find herself in the middle of a mystery. But that's exactly what happens when someone tries to sabotage the production, and things take a dangerous turn for the star of the show. The play's tyrannical director is of little help getting to the bottom of it, refusing to see what is really happening and alienating everyone with an overbearing attitude fit for a queen. To make matters worse, she appears to have it in for Sofia and Jim, Sofia's husband. At the same time, Sofia is busy researching the second square in her family's prized heirloom quilt. Recently named as the next guardian of the antique cassone that houses the priceless quilt and the old diary that accompanies it, Sofia is determined to learn the true history behind each swatch. According to the diary, her ancestor Cerise Belanger served in the court of Marie Antoinette, and a fabric swatch stitched in the quilt came directly from the royal court of France in 1789. Much like Sofia, Cerise finds herself in themiddle of a mystery involving the often-tyrannical queen, certain nobles who reside at the palace of Versailles...and murder But Cerise has an agenda of her own. She must find a way to stay out of harm's way, remain in he queen's favor, and fulfill her dying father's wishes all while still being true to her own heart. Will Cerise's story inspire in Sofia the courage she needs to deal with the tyranny in her own life? Join Sofia and her good friends of the Pinot Painters artist group as they set out to solve the mysteries of the present and past, and make a hearwarming discovery along the way.

Sofia who is guardian of a family quilt and diary is still learning the secrets of her family. In VT Sofia finds herself attending the Highland Games as a contestant in a baking contest.