Monday, June 11, 2012

Story Quilt By MIMI DIETRICH

So I had the extreme pleasure of having Mimi Dietrich in my story quilt class in Baltimore. If you know Mimi you know that she is well known for applique and beautiful Baltimore album quilts.
I couldn't wait to see how she approached story quilts and this week she sent me the finished image of her wonderful Baltimore story quilt complete with rouched breasts- loved the crab cake, the flamingo the beautiful flowers and touches of Baltimore...isn't this a delightful quilt and think about passing this along and who wouldn't want to be known for this in a hundred years? It is beautiful, whimsical and lovely all at the same time. Mimi inspires me each time I look at her books I own and this piece will always be my favorite...hope you enjoy it too!

6 comments:

  1. What a wonderful quilt and beautiful with her special techniques and touches.

    Debbie

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  2. What a beautiful quilt Mimi, I like the buttons on the flamingo and the Christmas trees.

    The row houses are great along with the crab cake. Love how your story flows.

    Thanks for sharing the photo Mary Lou.

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  3. Thank you for sharing! What a treat!
    Rondi

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  4. "Rouched breasts". Your description cracks me up.
    Oh, I do love the quilt. Thank you for sharing.

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  5. Beautiful. I especially love the hair!

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  6. Absolutely adorable.
    And don't you just love Mimi's smile?
    I have all her books and have learned so much from
    them, she made applique fun for me!

    thanks for sharing this art quilt with us.......
    I lived in Maryland not far from Baltimore in my
    high school years........( the 60's..sshhhhhhhhh don't tell)

    Happy Sewing

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