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Mimi Dietrich's Baltimore Basics: Album Quilts from Start to Finish

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This book is good for someone who has never tried doing a Baltimore Album Quilt or three dimensional flowers. But if the quilter is familiar with the techniques, the book is far too simple. It presents different layouts and techniques in a clear manner, and Ms. Dietrich does a good job with simple patterns. However, for someone who is wishing to learn about the more complex patterns and the history of this very beautiful quilt form, this book is only a taste of what can be learned from far more detailed sources.

Excellent instructions for Baltimore Album applique book. Designs in this book are simple enough for a beginner but would make beautiful quilt for someone experienced in applique. Lots of colored pictures and design options.

Our Applique Society is teaching classes based on this book for all the blocks. It is easy to read and photos follow the text well. She even goes over fabric selection. I highly recommend the book.

What a delight for the appliqué enthusiast! Mimi, a Baltimore native and lifelong resident, is an authority on this amazing quilt form that has hooked so many of us on appliqué.

Mimi begins by presenting food for thought in planning your quilt, considering options, making decisions, and getting organized. This is not your quick-and-easy type o' deal. These are more like thoughtful, measured, long-range projects that you should enjoy all along the way.

Next comes a great idea -- printed layout mockups! You can photocopy the block thumbnails, cut them apart, and try them out in several pre-printed arrangements to see what you like best. Very cool.

Then there's a whole beautiful section giving fabric yardage and cutting instructions for a wide variety of sizes and settings. Mimi really helps you design your own quilt.

After giving information on fabrics and supplies, Mimi takes you step-by-step through several methods of preparation for hand appliqué. She encourages you to try them all to see which is your favorite. Then comes detailed information on hand stitching, plus sections on the stems, circles, baskets, and bows that we see so commonly in Baltimore Album. Since Mimi also knows dimensional appliqué, she throws in folded rosebuds and ruched flowers.

Then, of course, there are the 12 beautiful block patterns reminiscent of old, each one accompanied by a color photo of the stitched design.

The book ends with how to sew your blocks together, how to make appliquéd borders, and quilting and finishing your big or little masterpiece. A comprehensive guide for those wishing to learn just what the title says... Baltimore Basics!

Kay Mackenzie
Author, Easy Applique Blocks: 50 Designs in 5 Sizes (That Patchwork Place)

This book was written for me. I haven't made a Baltimore yet...but will after reading this book front to back! This is as good as taking a one-on-one class! Thank you Mimi Dietrich for painting this picture for me! I am so inspired!

If you want to learn how to applique this book is great. Good illustrations. Also has nice patterns for beginners. From start to finish you can complete you first baltimore album quilt.

This an excellant book on needle turn for anyone beginning this craft or someone already versed in this method, I am looking forward to starting a progectfrom the book very soon. Barbara

This is the book to have! You will love it if you want to really learn Baltimore Album. DG

The title of the book says it all. Mimi Dietrich's explains it all throughly. Although I haven't used the book yet, I have read it and it seems very simply worded and beautifully illustrated.I would recommend this to a beginner or anyone who loves hand applique. Amazon had the best price over any bookstore.I can't wait to start my Baltimore quilt!

i bought this for my mother she loved it said it had great things in it. it arrived on time just like it said and was in great conditions