Bed & Breakfast Quilts with Rise and Shine Recipes [Paperback]

Mimi Dietrich (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2003

Discover the pleasures of a bed-and-breakfast getaway in the perfect location--your own home! Let bestselling author Mimi Dietrich show you how with her latest collection of quilt patterns and delicious breakfast recipes.

Rejuvenate with Mimi’s cheerful "Spring Daydreams" quilt. Or stitch up "Welcome Home," filled with warm country colors that will turn any room cozy. Sample irresistible recipes, from a make-it-tonight, bake-it-tomorrow French toast casserole to Mimi’s signature Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Muffins.

• Choose from 14 bed-size quilt patterns, plus pillowcases, decorative pillows, and dust ruffles

• Find dozens of decorating ideas in color photos that spotlight beautiful bed-and-breakfast locations

• Try Mimi’s favorite recipes, including a buttery potato casserole and oatmeal creme brulee

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland

Mimi Dietrich is a prominent applique expert, nationally known teacher, and the author of several bestselling That Patchwork Place books, including the company’s all-time bestseller, Happy Endings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: That Patchwork Place (March 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564774392
• ISBN-13: 978-1564774392
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #806,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars love this book!, February 2, 2005

By 

Cathleen Wiggs (upstate New York) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Bed & Breakfast Quilts with Rise and Shine Recipes (Paperback)

This is one of my all time favourite quilting books....in fact I like it so much I emailed Mimi Dietrich with my compliments, not something I have ever done before. (She wrote me a lovely note back by the way.)

The instructions are clear. The quilts are interesting and varied; and each quilt can be successfully made in a variety of fabrics for a completely different look.

It is not uncommon for me to glance through a quilt book and see a pattern or two I might like to try, but then usually I put that book back on the shelf and select another. Bed and Breakfast Quilts caught my interest with each flip of the page....and I have made 4 quilts just from this one purchase. It even gave me the confidence to try some applique which resulted in very pleasing results!

I love it and recommend it...definitely a KEEPER in my quilting library. And in my opinion it should be on the beginner to the advanced quilter's book shelf too.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful designs, October 2, 2003

By 

Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews
(HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Bed & Breakfast Quilts with Rise and Shine Recipes (Paperback)

"Bed and Breakfast Quilts" contains photographs and detailed construction plans for a variety of quilts from various Bed and Breakfast establishments. Each is photographed on location so you can get an idea of how it might fit into a particular room decor. Mimi Dietrich also includes some background and thoughts about each of the quilt designs at the beginning of the book before taking the reader off on a more detailed look at them. The directions for each quilt are complete with patterns, directions, materials, cutting, assembly, and finishing instructions. They often even include ideas on pillowcases to match. After each quilt she includes a short recipe for a favorite breakfast snack or drink.

A couple of my favorite quilts in the book are Starry Night and Garden Comfort. Garden Comfort is not one of the designs that I would typically think of when I conjure up thoughts of a quilt but it is absolutely beautiful. "Bed and Breakfast Quilts" is a highly recommended read for anyone interested in quilting or quilt designs.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Quilts and Delicious recipes, September 29, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Bed & Breakfast Quilts with Rise and Shine Recipes (Paperback)

I have had a great time with this book both with the recipes and the the quilts themselves. I tried the chocolate cinnamon rolls and they were delicious. Time consuming, but delicious. I really like the quilts.