Mimi Dietrich is an American quilter, quilting instructor, author of 17 books about quilting and a member of the Quilter's Hall of Fame. [1] A lifelong resident of Maryland, she lives in the Baltimore County community of Catonsville. Her first book, Happy Endings: Finishing the Edges of Your Quilts, was originally published in 1987. [2] [3] She teaches quilting classes in the Maryland area as well as online at Craftsy. [4] Her books and workshops focus mainly on applique techniques and Baltimore Album Quilts. In total, her books have sold over a half million copies. [5]
In 2013, Mimi was named as Quilt Teacher of the Year by the International Association of Creative Arts Professionals. [6]
Mimi was the 2015 inductee into the Quilter's Hall of Fame. [7] [8] An exhibition of her quilts named Hometown Girl: Contemporary Quilts of Mimi Dietrich began in 2019 at the Maryland Historical Society. [9] [10] [11]
A breast cancer survivor, Mimi has identified quilting as a tool for maintaining a positive attitude, aiding in her recovery. This inspired her writing of Pink Ribbon Quilts, published in 2011. [12]
Mimi Dietrich is an American quilter, quilting instructor, author of 17 books about quilting and a member of the Quilter's Hall of Fame. [1] A lifelong resident of Maryland, she lives in the Baltimore County community of Catonsville. Her first book, Happy Endings: Finishing the Edges of Your Quilts, was originally published in 1987. [2] [3] She teaches quilting classes in the Maryland area as well as online at Craftsy. [4] Her books and workshops focus mainly on applique techniques and Baltimore Album Quilts. In total, her books have sold over a half million copies. [5]
In 2013, Mimi was named as Quilt Teacher of the Year by the International Association of Creative Arts Professionals. [6]
Mimi was the 2015 inductee into the Quilter's Hall of Fame. [7] [8] An exhibition of her quilts named Hometown Girl: Contemporary Quilts of Mimi Dietrich began in 2019 at the Maryland Historical Society. [9] [10] [11]
A breast cancer survivor, Mimi has identified quilting as a tool for maintaining a positive attitude, aiding in her recovery. This inspired her writing of Pink Ribbon Quilts, published in 2011. [12]