I'm not a quilter and I haven't read all the books in this series but that didn't stop me from enjoying this classic cozy. I like Martha and the fact that she was determined to clear her friend Jazz. There was more to this than I initially realized, which made it a better read than some. The characters, especially Martha and Birdie, were fun and the complications in the plot, while not numerous, were sufficient to keep me engaged. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. You will like this if you a) like Marks' work b) like crafting cozies or c) enjoy a light relaxing read that keeps you guessing. No spoilers but watch out for that ending!

This is book number 5 in the quilting mystery series by Mary Marks. Each book is a delightful cozy mystery and this next in series is perfection.
Martha Rose is one of my very favorite protagonist. She is realistic as a independent single woman who.enjoys quilting and has a close group of women friends that quilt together . In addition to quilting she solves crimes and is a brilliantly talented sleuth.
She is on a new murder case trying to clear a fellow quilting friend in her group who is under suspicion. As she delves into the murder the clues take her to fraud and stolen millions which endanger her own life and her friend. Soon she is fighting for both their lives.
I love the author's brilliantly crafted sleuth with many twist and turns. The characters in this series are perfectly paired with humor and heart. The wonderful close group.of quilting friends are relatable to the reader as women you want to know. The quilting is fun and interesting to read about.
This is a winning addition to this wonderful series. I look forward to the next book in this entertaining series.

Thank you for the ARC that did not influence my review.

A great quick mystery, with a bit of quilting thrown in. Martha always seems to get herself, Birdie, Jazz and Lucy into a murder mystery.
A client of Jazz's is murdered, and the group, of course find the body. Jazz is a suspect. A visit to pyschic Pauline, new feelings for old loves, and a wedding.
Certainly a great, quick read, especially for fans of Martha and her group of sleuths.

It was a pleasure to read and I couldn't put it down .the laughs I had reading this book as to what Martha got upto . The group of very dear quilting friends she has especially Yaz ,I also like all quilting terms to explain how a quilt is made .the book kept you guessing until the end with so many red herring through out the book ,I never imagined that a 80 year old could be the killer . What a surprise it was . I hope Martha decides if Yossi is the one for her or could it be Beavers , hope she makes her mind up soon . Can't wait for the next book to come out .
Thank you for letting me review this book .

Gotta love Martha Rose. She's an everyday sleuth, complete with fibromyalgia and size 16 stretch jeans. Once again, she and her 70 something quilting buddies team up to solve a murder. But this time, their friend, Jazz is the suspect. While worrying about wearing orange in jail, Jazz helps the ladies solve the murder and prove his innocence. By the way, at the age of 57 Martha has to decide if she should marry again, and who she should marry. I love the quilting tips author Mary Marks shares at the end of each of her books.

A terrific mystery with a well written plot and quirky characters.

Martha Rose, a quilter and amateur sleuth is dismayed when she finds yet another dead body. When her friend, Jazz is accused of the murder Martha takes the case to prove Jazz is innocent. But, someone doesn’t want the truth to come out, and will stop at nothing to protect themselves.
I really liked this cozy mystery. What I liked the best was the unique and quirky characters. They were multidimensional, and a lot of fun to read about. The mystery was very intricate, and I was surprised in the end. I will definitely read more of the books in this series. An Advanced Reading Copy was received in exchange for an honest review.

Another warm fuzzy cozy from Martha Marks.

Martha Rose's love life still hasn't convinced her on marriage but helping with Birdie & Denver Watson's nuptials is something everyone in the Tuesday Quilting Group is excited about.

When Jazz Fletcher finds himself the person of interest in the death of his client, Dolleen Shapiro, Martha, Lucy and Birdie put their skills together to find the motive and the murderer.

Bits of interesting Jewish traditions are woven into the novel as Passover season arrives and Uncle Isaac and his friends clash.

Information on quilting patterns and techniques are woven into the story and tips close out the book.

I am tired of love triangles including the one in this series. As with all triangles, the character involved needs to reflect and make a decision. In this case, she should probably dump both since neither seems to fulfill what she needs. Let's see a main female character who thinks about what she wants/needs and decides if the male interests can provide that and cut this wishy washy crap out. Why waste our time book after book with this in a mystery?

I liked the all the investigating that Martha and her friends (but mostly Martha) do and seeing how her friends' lives are changing (primarily Birdie's) though. I found the resolution of the murder was weak, but I was kept guessing.

So, overall not my favorite Quilting mystery, but still enjoyable. 3.5/5

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

A good mystery, full of interesting characters. Still wish Martha would make up her mind with the hunky Crusher, and the didactic wording got a little tiresome too. Perhaps a glossary instead of defining all the Yiddish would help. A few recipes in the back would be nice too. Just saying... Anyway, would highly recommend this book and author and series, as they have all been fun to read so far.

Intriguing Cozy
Knot What You Think is the fourth book in Mary Marks Quilting Mystery series. This book is well plotted and has well-developed characters. Ms. Marks’ witty and humorous writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The author provided enough background information that this book can be read as a standalone. There are lots of twists and turns and enough suspects to keep the reader engaged. I was surprised by the final reveal. I recommend it to others who enjoy cozy mysteries.

Martha Rose, Lucy Mondello, Birdie Watson, and Jazz Fletcher are friends who get together once a week to quilt together and now they are helping Birdie prepare for her upcoming wedding to Denver Watson. Denver is the brother of Birdie’s deceased husband, Russell, who was gay and secretly engaged to Jazz. Jazz has been unsuccessfully trying to deliver an order of clothes and quilted dog carriers for Dolleen ‘Dolly’ Doyle’s Chihuahua, who is her constant companion, and when he mentions it to Martha, she become concerned so the group encourages him to try again and decide to join him. When they arrive, Dolly doesn’t answer the door but they can hear the dog barking. The group discovers Dolly’s body on the kitchen floor. When Jazz becomes the prime suspect in Dolly’s murder, Martha is determined to clear his name and in the process discovers deceit and criminal activity in addition to the Ponzi Scheme Dolly’s husband is serving time in prison for orchestrating. Martha is back with Yossi ‘Crusher’ Levy but LAPD Homicide Detective, Arlo Beavers, is still vying for her attention.

I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.

This story has been a gripping and intense mystery, Martha is full of vigor, very brave, interested in the truth and helping her friends. She is plagued by two strong men, one who truly loves her and one who is jealous and wants a second chance but finding the killer and saving her friend Jazz from being arrested is uppermost on her agenda, so no deep commitment as marriage until this case was solved. I got an educative glimpse into the Jewish culture and a few quilting lessons, if I ever do decide to have a go at it. The storyline was exceptional, it was a truly interesting book with great characters, I like Crusher over Aldo, nicely done.

This is the fith book of the series but the first one I've read. It works fine as a stand alone but the characters make me want to go back and read the others. We get a lot of romance, drama, lies, and secrets. The mystery was great- I had no clue who it would be. Worth checking out!

Oh my gosh, the cliffhanger ending of Knot What You Think by Mary Marks left me screaming in my head "No, don't end this way!"
Martha Rose and her friends are back in action in this exciting cozy mystery.
I love learning about quilting and of course Martha's relationship with Crusher and Beavers will keep you wondering for sure. I'm rooting for Crusher, Martha is fiercely independent and I think if she marries Beavers it will cramp her style.
In this thrilling story, the death of a wife of a swindler opens a Pandora's Box of deceit, affairs, and a horrible criminal activity, a family involved in a Ponzi Scheme.
When Jazz becomes the prime suspect, Martha Rose has to get involved and before long she's hot on the trail of the real suspect.
You won't want to miss this exciting book.

I voluntarily read an ARC of this book provided by the publisher and NetGalley.

Fans of this series will be pleased with this latest offering.

A well written cozy mystery is a pleasure to read, and this one is among the best. The pacing of the book was perfect and Martha Rose, Lucy, Birdie and Jazz are people you will come to admire for their loyalty to each other, to the craft of quilting and their determination to help any of their friends who are in trouble, which can land them in hot water. Along with a plot that has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing all the way through, the book also has a great sense of humor. As a budding quilter I love reading about the craft and I was inspired and completely drawn in to this delightful story.