The Cursed Quilt is the first book in the Haunted Quilt Mystery series by Laura Childs. In this cozy mystery, protagonist Carmela Bertrand is the owner of Memory Mine, a scrapbooking and craft shop in New Orleans. When a local quilt shop owner is found dead, Carmela becomes entangled in a web of secrets and curses. With its atmospheric New Orleans setting, scrapbooking tips, and a dash of paranormal elements, this book is a captivating addition to the Cozy Craft Mystery genre.