Aria Thibault absolutely loves anything and everything to do with the design world. But sewing and needles are a particularly touchy subject for Aria's family--especially her mother, Sleeping Beauty. You know, the woman who pricked her finger on a spinning wheel needle and fell asleep for a really long time. Because of that little incident, Aria's parents are uber-protective, and not too happy that their daughter's passion involves lots and lots of sharp objects.

When the opportunity comes up for Aria to compete in a once-in-a-lifetime junior design competition, Aria decides enough is enough. With a few little white lies and a clever distraction, Aria finds herself auditioning to be a part of the competition--and she is in her element. But during a frantic challenge, Aria's needle goes missing. And after borrowing one from a fellow competitor, Aria finds herself under a very inconvenient--and mysterious--spell. Can Aria figure out who would want to sabotage her--and find a way to win?