More than a dozen books written, over 686,000 books sold, and more than 30 years of know-how—if you want to learn how to appliqué, get to know Mimi Dietrich. Mimi’s back with a beautiful new book about Baltimore quilting—Baltimore Blocks for Beginners—and she has a fun story to share as our guest blogger today at Stitch This! But if you’ll indulge me, I have my own story to share about Mimi.
A few years back I had an opportunity to design a quilt for a magazine. I wanted to hand appliqué Minky fabric and slice the appliqué shapes into quarters. I woke from my design dream with a start when I realized that if I sliced up my hand appliqué, my stitches would certainly be sliced up too. Realizing my design had major flaws, I knew exactly what I had to do. I had to get in touch with Mimi Dietrich.
I’d met Mimi at various Quilt Markets over the years. Aside from being an appliqué genius, she is funny, friendly, and completely approachable. So I emailed Mimi. She quickly replied with an oh-so-simple solution. An insanely clever solution that would have never crossed my mind. I tried her idea. It worked. And that little quilt of mine made it on the cover of that magazine! I have Mimi to thank.
No matter what kind of appliqué you love, Mimi can teach you how to make yours shine. And if you love the traditional beauty of Baltimore blocks, you’ll love Mimi’s new book and the story behind it. Take it away, Mimi—and thanks for sharing your how-to-appliqué expertise with me.
I love to appliqué. Thirty-some years ago, my first quilt was a Sunbonnet Sue. Making that quilt was like painting a picture with fabric!
I was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and have lived here all my life. When I first saw antique Baltimore Album quilts at the museum in Baltimore, I fell in love with them. I loved the idea that the quilts were made in my hometown, and I loved the colors and variety of the designs in the appliquéd blocks.
“My First Baltimore Block” from Baltimore Blocks for Beginners
I’ve been teaching appliqué and Baltimore designs for more than twenty-five years. To get students prepared for a year-long class I teach on the subject, I start with an introductory class called My First Baltimore Album Block. Students work step by step on the appliquéd pieces that are basic for most Baltimore style projects: stems, leaves, flowers, buds, and birds. It’s a great beginner’s class because we concentrate on appliquéing one element at a time, rather than trying to do a whole block in one class. Baltimore quilts are traditionally red and green, but I love it when students make the quilts in their favorite colors, making the quilts their own!
"Mod Dots" and "Free Bird" by Mimi Dietrich
This year I was awarded a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. The Maryland Traditions program partners a master artist with an apprentice to work together for a year, to pass on a traditional art. I used this year to stay closer to home and concentrate on my own work as well as work with my apprentice, Emily Pelton. “My First Baltimore Block” was a fun project for Emily. She has two young children and a job, so taking our time with the appliqué pieces worked well for her.
“Bluebird of Happiness” by Emily Pelton
This class also inspired my latest book, Baltimore Blocks for Beginners! I worked on the book this year, and just before it was finished the editors needed one more quilt for the gallery. Perfect timing! Emily finished her quilt (above) and it is included in the gallery. Hopefully we will be seeing more of Emily’s work!
Although I use a variety of appliqué techniques in my classes, students often ask me why my favorite appliqué techniques use freezer paper. Long ago I taught a class where we appliquéd hearts using a variety of appliqué techniques. Always—the hearts made with freezer paper were smoother, more symmetrical, and nicely shaped. I also like to use freezer paper when a shape is repeated several times. The pieces look very consistent. The finished appliqué pieces look perfect!
My latest project is inspired by Baltimore–Album appliqué techniques but was made possible by taking a class with another Martingale author, Mary Lou Weidman. Her work is very different from mine, but I love her whimsy and fun. My “Baltimore Hometown Girl” (below) looks very different from most of my quilts, but if you look closely the appliqué has many of the elements used in Baltimore Blocks for Beginners—flowers and buds and birds and even some dimensional ruched blossoms and flowers.
So if you’ve ever wanted to appliqué, I hope that the step-by-step directions in Baltimore Blocks for Beginners will lead you on a journey to a Baltimore Album quilt—or the appliquéd quilt of your dreams!
Mimi, you’ve inspired me over the years to reach for my appliqué dreams—thanks for your story, and your new book too!
So, tell us your latest appliqué tale—what have you been stitching? Share your story in the comments and you could win a copy of the Baltimore Blocks for Beginners eBook! We’ll choose a winner one week from today and let you know by email if you’ve won. (You can also purchase Mimi’s book here, and if you do, you can download the eBook for free right away.) Good luck!
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Thanks to all who entered the drawing! The randomly chosen winner is Kathy, who said:
“I feel like an appliquer on meth! Currently I’m trying to finish two older applique projects. One, a 1800’s reproduction applique quilt and the second a fall throw that instructed me to use fusible applique, but hey, what’s the fun in that. In addition I have already purchased “the Ghastlies” fabric for a very clever applique quilt inspired by a quilt I saw at Broadbent’s in Lehi, UT. I am almost finished with several wool appliques–penny rugs for a class I may be teaching in September. What’s wrong with me?”
Kathy, we’ll email you a special coupon code for your free eBook. Congratulations!
I have always admired Baltimore Album quilts and though I have bought several books on them they seem so advanced that I still haven’t tried to make one. A beginning books seems like it’s right up my alley. I have done needle turn applique, machine applique and now I’m doing some wool applique. So Baltimore Applique with it’s dimentional aspect seems like the next step to go and a beginners book seems like it will be a wonderful guide. Thanks for coming up with a useful book on this subject and thanks for the opportunity of winning the book.
—Mary on July 12, 2012I am lucky enough to belong to a guild which has Sewing Circles–called Bees. I go to Applique Bee twice a month and our teacher, Connie Tackett, shows us new applique techniques each time. I am finishing up my first lessons and I can already see a difference in my work from the first little piece to the most recent. She has shown us several of Mimi’s books and we all love them so much. The next few classes will be about whole cloth designs featuring cutwork while we discuss the integral pieces of the Rose of Sharon block. I am hoping we will have our own Rose of Sharon Block Contest.
—Michelle Harrison on July 12, 2012I am a beginner at applique. I have taken a few beginner’s classes but Mimi is right. We do a block in only one or two classes. My unfinished blocks still sit. I am at a stage that I would like to do more handwork and have been looking for some applique projects.
—Kay Muraoka on July 12, 2012I was very happy to be able to take applique classes with Patricia Cox when I lived in the Minneapolis area. She is an amazing teacher and designer and came to be a great friend. I love books and try to find new books on applique everywhere I go. I haven’t seen this one yet, but it looks wonderful!
—Ruth B on July 12, 2012This post made me want to cry. I’ve never done any hand applique, only on the sewing machine. The Baltimore is so gorgeous. But it has always looked so hard. I just can’t imagine making one.
—Jocelyn on July 12, 2012I’m a quilter for 30 years now but my interest in applique started when I began to work on my Dear Jane. Hope to win your book to learn more about this technique.
—Brigitte Baierl on July 12, 2012Greetings Brigitte from Germany
Mimi I am so excited that you have a new book out! I have just gotten more into hand applique and my goal is to do a Baltimore Album quilt. I have most of your books and would love to add this one to my collection!!!
—Alicia Sawyer on July 12, 2012Mimi has inspired SO many people to applique, myself included. There are many methods and patterns to accomplish beautiful applique, from simple hearts to Baltimore album style. We all start somewhere. Mimi will give you the basics, plus her enthusiasm, and you just might become an applique addict like me and so many others!
—Barbara on July 12, 2012I love hand applique and just don’t do it enough to be truly competent. I would love this book so I could learn at a leisurely do-able pace.
—Jane on July 12, 2012Applique is one of my loves too. I’ve been thinking about starting a new project – a floral applique scrap quilt. Mimi’s wonderful books are pure inspiration!
—lindawwww on July 12, 2012I love applique, but don’t get another time to do it, now have been doing a Nancy Pierson floral pillow for a long time. This book would inspire me to do so much more.
—chris m on July 12, 2012I have no story!! I cannot yet applique!! but I DROOL over those quilts. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the block with the wee bird!!I would really like this book
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—Shannon on July 12, 2012I haven’t done much applique, but last Christmas I made stockings as part of the Purple Panda effort to gather stockings for kids in foster care. I decided to applique dogs, cats, moons, stars, and other fun things on them and I liked it! I would love to learn how to applique better and this book seems like the perfect place to start.
—Beth T. on July 12, 2012I just took a class with Nancy Lee Chong and loved it! Before this class I had done one hand appliqued heart, but now I’m working on a wallhanging and really enjoying the process. I’m not sure I’ll ever do a whole Baltimore album quilt, but I will use hand applique more in my quilts … Thank you for the giveaway!
—Paula on July 12, 2012I’ve been hand piecing a little quilt from Back to Charm School. Would love to learn some bettern applique skills and make a Baltimore style quilt. Thank you for the giveaway!
—Loris Mills on July 12, 2012For years I thought appliqué was beautiful but too time consuming for me. Then I made a small appliqué bag and was hooked! I have 2 hand appliqué projects in progress, a family quilt with my own designs, honoring my daughter who died at 18, and a hexagon quilt with appliqués arcs from ‘Quiltmania’ called "Flying Bananas"! It’s very scrappy and fun! I find hand appliqué so relaxing. It’s fun too to choose colors and see what makes the design shine! Love the beginning bird block!
—Jean Blythe on July 12, 2012I have always been drawn to appliqué. The more I saw, the more I loved it’s look. I have tried to learn all the different methods to do appliqué. I find that the best method depends on the project. I have yet to do a Baltimore Album. I have been kept to busy doing other projects for my grandchildren, but have a project in the planning.
—Avon Bingham on July 12, 2012I have always loved Baltimore Album quilts so I purchased the fabrics to make a traditional quilt. However, I did not know how to do applique and decided I should take a class. Needless to say I fell in love with needle turn applique. I thought I should complete a practice project before tackling the album. So….I found a lovely kit with a Jacobean theme and batik flannels. I completed the project by hand (including quilting) and love it. I have to say, it did take me a year. It is my favorite piece and I plan to enter it in our county fair this summer. I have many of Mimi’s book and am looking forward to my next project. However, I think I’ll wait on the Album for a while.
—Barb on July 12, 2012I took a small class on needle turn applique and what was to be a small wall hanging has turned into a queen sized quilt; if and when I ever finish it. I keep whittling away, one block at a time usually when DH and I are on a road trip or in front of the tv. I’m in no hurry and keep expanding my horizons with different applique techniques as I progress. I love it. Thanks for the opportunity for the book. It would be a wonderful addition to my library.
—Bonnie Larson on July 12, 2012I am a quilter and love applique, back in the 1990′s I took a class that included Baltimore Bouquets by Mimi Dietrich. I made several blocks but for some reason have not put them together. I guess life took over, between moving and children growing and getting married I had to put quilting aside for a while.
—Maureen Anderson on July 12, 2012Now that I have been settled for sometime and several scrap quilts for grandchildren I am going to pull Mimi Dietrich’s book Baltimore Bouquets out and continue to finish the blocks in the book. Thank you for reminding me of the unfinished applique that I love.
As soon as I started piecing and quilting my eyes were opened into the applique world. It made a quilt top come alive. This to me is the ultimate. So unique in that when I would see an appliqued quilt it drew me in and I could invision the hands placing the fabric piece’s so carefully, and I would work each stitch with my eye’s as they had been so gently placed by the quilter herself. It gives me a very restful heart when I see an appliqued quilt. Thank you for sharing your creativity and giving to us more applique patterns.
—Pamela Tasker on July 12, 2012I’ve always been a bit nervous about applique quilts – I was never taught how to applique by hand, so everything I’ve done has been on a machine with a zigzag stitch. I am from Baltimore, and have always admired the Baltimore Album and Baltimore Bride quilt designs. I just didn’t think they were within my reach. I can’t wait to explore Mimi’s techniques and try to create my own small scale Baltimore Block!
—Sandi Spence on July 12, 2012I’m an applique-er wanna be. I am timid, cowardly and absolutely afraid which is ironic since I’ve been handstitching and embroidering since I was a young-un. I love these pictures. And they look do-able!
—Gail Wood on July 12, 2012Cheers and thank you!
My applique is usually done by machine, and my new love is to applique using wool
—marie on July 12, 2012This is so timely! I’ve been wanting to start a project involving applique, but am a little intimidated by the whole process – especially since I’ve tried it before. My previous attempts were a little disappointing… okay, a LOT disappointing, but lately I’ve been searching the web and watching YouTube videos to see if there’s an easier way to create a beautiful applique project. With all that and this book, I most definitely think I’m ready to try again! *crosses fingers* I hope I win!
—Sheryl on July 12, 2012I would love to learn to do applique. Perhaps this is my chance.
—Cindy Luedeman on July 12, 2012Actually, I should be working on it at the moment instead of sitting here. It is this year’s effort for the Hoffman Challenge, and I usually submit a "mixed technique" quilt. It is still a work in progress. I fuse, needle turn, and occasionally reverse needle turn. I started with Hawaiian applique, and moved on. Love your "crab cake". Baltimore is one of my favorite places to visit.
—Claudia on July 12, 2012I love applique! I am finishing up hand quilting a Princess Feather quilt. I used batiks, hand dyed, and commercial fabrics in clear bright colors. I am also making an applique sampler inspired by a floral urn block I saw in a magazine. I have designed blocks to reflect my own life. I have books with dachshund bookends, a house with willow tree branches, a sewing machine and painter’s palette. I am always planning my next applique quilt,..
—Nancy Bekofske on July 12, 2012I have to give credit to my dear friend, Mimi Dietrich, for it was because of her that I was able to learn all about the "A" word…Applique! She made that whole genre of quilting do-able for me. I have always been enthralled with the lovely Quilts of Baltimore, but with Mimi’s wonderful teaching strategies, I was able to make my own personal Baltimore Album quilt. I have gone on to teach my eighth graders how to applique using a couple of her designs so now I tell everyone, if eighth graders can applique, so can you! Can’t wait to see what treasures she has designed in her upcoming book!
—Kay Butler on July 12, 2012My applique’ projects have been small so far….placemats and small wall-hangings. I love the use of textures in Mimi’s quilts. I would love to branch out, and use some fabrics that I inherited from my grandmother, from the 40′s and 50′s, to make a beautiful applique’ quilt. I would LOVE (did I say LOVE!!!) to win this book!!
—Marie P on July 12, 2012I want to try all techniques and to say I have tried something hard and learned enough to know the tricks and techniques. At Christmas time, I spent my Christmas money buying an applique book for small quilts to represent each month and season. I am trying to make each small quilt and to master the machine applique technique so that I can move on to hand applique. I love the way you used ruching. Thanks for the contest.
—Rebecca Clayton on July 12, 2012I have been appliquing for about 10 years now, but am not always happy with the outcome. I am currently working (agian) in my "You Must Remember This" pattern by Judy Did It Designs that I started about 5 years ago. I am so happy to see a book on Baltimore Blocks for Beginners–I may just have to get started on this, too.
—Paddy on July 12, 2012I just finished a wallhanging with cupcakes except for the binding and I want to bead the frosting. Next project is ice cream cones. Both wallhangings are for my kitchen. I am trying to psych myself up for a block of the month from Fat Cat Patterns called Fiesta. It’s supposed to be fused, but I want to hand applique it.
—Paule-Marie on July 12, 2012I’ve been working on "Zydeco Crawfish!" He is a Cajun Crawfish who is playing an accordion. He is a wallhanging, and has been a LOT of fun to work on.
—Christi on July 12, 2012Took a class earlier from Susan Crenshaw and learned lots of good techniques for appliqué. Now the back of my work looks as good as the front. I think I am ready for a Baltimore quilt.
—Sandra Sparks on July 12, 2012Sandy
I love applique but I don’t do a lot of hand applique although I prefer hand work over machine work anytime! Your whimsical Baltimore Quilt is adorable especially with the pink flamingo. I collect pink flamingos!! The colors and design are just plain FUN! I’m currently hand quilting some mini quilts and a table runner.
—Gmama Jane on July 12, 2012Blessings
Gmama Jane
i have a garden party drawn and ready to fuse; the fabrics are gathered, i just have to press them. nothing to show on it. i like the idea of a beginner’s baltimore book! it sounds like you sort of ‘ease’ your way into doing the baltimores! thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
—ritainalaska on July 12, 2012I’m somewhat intimidated by needle-turn applique; however, I’ve found that using Jill Finley’s freezer-paper method works really well. As Mimi mentioned, freezer paper is the template that makes applique look smooth and consistant. I’ve been working on and having fun with a block called Winding Ways by Cody Mazuran.
—Janet on July 12, 2012WoW! What amazing applique! I have not made a Baltimore style block yet but it is on my bucket list. hehe. I’m working on a quilt by Piece O’ Cake called My Whimsical Quilt Garden. I just love the feel of needle and fabric in hand.
Thank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win.
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—usairdoll on July 12, 2012I was in Mimi’s year long class make my Baltimore album. The blocks traveled often with me as I took mother on her rounds of doctor and dentist appointments. Her dentist was particularly fond of the blocks in progress and would always come from the back to see them. I lost my Josie during that class and changed one lyre block from all red riches roses adding a center white one to honor her.
—Pat Hersl on July 12, 2012Ruched, not riches.
—Pat Hersl on July 12, 2012I have been working on some Hawaiian applique blocks. I saw this quilt at Hancock of Paducha many years ago and bought the fabric and block pattern then. I has been sitting, waiting for some inspiration. Little by little I have been working at the blocks and finally finished the last one. I can hardly wait to assemble the quilt and get it up on my wall.
—Sharon Lichter on July 12, 2012My latest applique quilt is actually the one that I am currently constructing for a baby girl due in September. I am using pale pinks and greens in the center with a pink scollop appliqued around the outer border and green scolloped binding. Thanks for letting me share my comments and have the opportunity to win.
—Kaye Morgan on July 12, 2012I have been making an quilt for my granddaughter – purse appliques! Challenging but fun!
—Janice on July 12, 2012I have been appliquéing for quite sometime now, and ,although I love it in almost all techniques, I have always considered it a 2-D art. In a recent " ah-hah" moment, I could see it as 3-D in many varieties and closely related ,in the sewing world, with stump work, trapunto and Kanzashi! I’d love to see what I could adapt with the patterns in your book.
—Nancy Longley on July 12, 2012I just finished needleturn applique on Bunny Hill Snowbound BOM, and am working on Sew Spooky BOM, Hello Sun QAL, and finishing up on Cobblestone Lane….all of which have machine or needleturn applique. I’ve done several more tops with applique. I think I’m hooked!
—BillieBee on July 12, 2012I yearned to have a quilt made by my grandmother. After all, all the other "kids" had one. But there wsa not one to be found–until I helped an aging Aunt, daughter of that very grandmother, clean house. Lo and behold, under her mattress, all worn, with rusty bedspring markings. I found some very tattered ones. What to do, I thought. I peered intently at one with big flowers in the print of the border and backing and since the blocks were almost indistinct I knew I could fussy cut out those flowers and applique them. A few scraps of my own added in for stems, leaves, and grandpa’s wool pants for basket fabrics, and I had a "sort of" Baltimore Album small quilt. Fabrics split and shredded. I was a pioneer here, too, for I made do with raw applique and "textured" fabrics before it became popular–for that was 40 years ago.
—Elizabeth Schnelle on July 12, 2012I still have not my first, but a close second still in a bag waiting to be finished. It’s a Rose of Sharon pattern and I thought it would be fun to do because my mother-in-law has a completed quilt that she and members of her family made for her. Needless to say it’s still a UFO to be completed. Maybe some day.
—Rita Scott on July 12, 2012I was doing my first applique project. I was making a quilt for my Grand son who was 6 mths old. It was a quilt with a semi, and other big equipment on it. I enjoyed it but I had to do some ripping because I wasnt satisfied with my first try. My grandson wouldnt of cared but I did.
—wanda on July 12, 2012I am just now beginning to work on the Fat Cat Fiesta BOM. I have all the fabrics bought and ready to go, now just need to get started. Would love to win this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
—Janet Pierce on July 12, 2012For Mimi: I have a dream- "I really have a dream". To applique your style. For me I would prefer to know how to applique by hand. I love my Elna sewing machine I bought in the early 70′s. Perhaps I could still learn some applique by machine also. I think your book "Applique Blocks For Beginners would be great! I have made quilts and still willl I hope, I want to learn to make "deco" pillows, table toppers and placemats, tote bags. I’m slowing down a little Mimi, I turned 75 last March 25. My lower back is a bit of problem (how many people have that? It’s called "AGING" diabetes also, osteoporosis also, you name it. However I want to keep doing all kinds of things. Sewing is therapy for me. Well, thanks for reading this. Blessings to you.
—Nancy McCumber on July 12, 2012I’ve just begun an applique project when living in Guadeloupe with my best friend and lover in last February. Knowing that he’d be out for 2 days during my stay, I had prepared my bag of "everything I need for my project", fabrics, threads, paper, needles, etc… and those 2 days flew away rapidly !
—Esther Bourgault on July 12, 2012I am interested in your new blocks with applique work. I am a beginner and haven’t started any yet. Applique by hand would interest me.
—Nancy McCumber on July 12, 2012Mimi’s Baltimore Blocks, are to be admired…But appliques for this beginner, I just don’t know..I really can’t imagine making one ever. Maybe one of these years down the road, I will get up the courage to attempt one.
—Shelley Smith on July 12, 2012I am currently working on a project from a class I took with Mimi on Quilt Camp at Sea’s 2009 New England cruise and Mimi’s new book will come in very handy since my next project will be a Baltimore Album style quilt. I know her new book won’t be as inspirational as a class with Mimi but it will certainly be the next best thing!! Blessings Mimi, for creating this new way to inspire quilters!!!
—Pat Tobin on July 12, 2012Thank you all for all of the fun appliqué comments! I wish you all could win my book, but just know that when we planned it, Martingale made it affordable- and it’s really cool to get the ebook download – you can print the pattern, and the colors are incredible on an iPad!
—Mimi Dietrich on July 12, 2012If you love appliqué, this is a great project for teaching your friends- then you can appliqué together!
I feel like an appliquer on meth! Currently I’m trying to finish two older applique projects. One, a 1800′s reproduction applique quilt and the second a fall throw that instructed me to use fusible applique, but hey, what’s the fun in that. In addition I have already purchased "the Ghastlies" fabric for a very clever applique quilt inspired by a quilt I saw at Broadbent’s in Lehi, UT. I am almost finished with several wool appliques–penny rugs for a class I may be teaching in September. What’s wrong with me?
—Kathy Gruwell on July 12, 2012Thank you Mimi (and Martingale) for creating and publishing this new book to inspire quilters!!! My goal is to create a Baltimore Album style quilt by Christmas using this new book for guidance – knowing it won’t be as inspirational as physically taking a class with Mimi but it will sure be the next best thing!
—Pat Tobin on July 12, 2012I would love to win this book! Her appliqué is beautiful. I am currently working on a quilt that has 12 large appliqué blocks of different poses of Hello Kitty for my granddaughter. I have been a fusible type appliquer but I would like to try her techniques now. Thanks so much for this opportunity to win.
—Duane Wiley on July 12, 2012I started today working on my very first Baltimore Album block—also from a Mimi Dietrich book, Baltimore Basics, which is out of print. However, my dear husband ordered a copy directly from Mimi for my birthday last year. It arrived signed and with a sweet note from Mimi in the front. I would love to have Mimi’s new book to help me as I go step by step on my journey to Baltimore!
—Joana Simmers on July 12, 2012It has been awhile since I have done my applique by hand. Would love to receive Mimi’s book and learn again. I am needing something a little more portable.
—Nancy (Cat Lady) on July 12, 2012I love to look at quilts and squares with applique and have dreamed of making a quilt with some applique but have been afraid to even try it. I am fairly new at quilting and just getting comfortable with 1/4″ seams and matching seams. These floral squares remind me of my mother’s flower gardens [she just passed away in June, age 96], and I hope to try to applique one day soon.
—Linda Love on July 12, 2012What a coincidence! Today I was telling a quilt friend that I would love to do a Baltimore quilt but that the patterns always look too intricate and assume a knowledge of applique.I have dabbled with a few different types – raw edge, reverse, fusible. I would love to win a copy of this book and so fulfil my dream.
—Helen Gray on July 12, 2012I love doing applique, my favorite is hand applique. After taking several classes and reading numerous books, including a few of Mimi’s, I still havn’t had the nerve to start a Baltimore Album Quilt. Each time I do take a class, or read I learn more techniques and seem to gather more experience, and my stitches get better. I believe with Mimi’s new book it would give me the confidence to begin my own Baltimore Album Quilt. Thank-you for the opportunity to enter this drawing.
—Edie G on July 12, 2012I’ve not done much applique, none on quilts. My last one must have been a while ago as although I remember doing one I can’t remember what it was!
—Rachelle on July 12, 2012I have never attempted to applique a quilt square. I’m pretty much a pinwheel/9 patch kind of quilter. Although, the idea of learning the process would be kind of fun. For the past few weeks, there has been a lot of remodeling being done in my house and all my fabric is in several rooms awaiting it’s final destination. At that time, the sewing machine will come out and cutting and stitching will begin. I think it might just be time for me to learn something new and exciting.
—debbie lee on July 12, 2012Mimi:
I am from Baltimore too. I also loved the Baltimore quilts the first time tht I saw them. You are preserving an important heritage for all of us. Keep up the good work.
—DebbieD on July 12, 2012Debbie Devan
I love Mimi’s new book. I have been working mostly with raw edge applique, but would love to learn Mimi’s techniques!
—Nancy on July 12, 2012I’m a beginner so this book is perfect. I want to learn how to do it the right way! Thanks for the giveaway.
—Debbie H on July 12, 2012I am working on a basket block quilt where all of the handles on the baskets are appliqued by hand. So far I have done 180 of them! I would love to win Mimi’s newest book-thanks for the chance!
—Debbie on July 12, 2012I have admired others’ quilts with applique for many years, but have never tried it myself. I don’t know why I feel so intimidated. I have a quilt top that I pieced about 2 or 3 years ago, and I worked so hard on it, but to finish it, I need to applique the flowers coming out of the heart. I’m so afraid I’ll ruin it, that it sits as a UFO on my hope chest.
—Karen on July 12, 2012Help!
I have been working on a car mat with applique buildings and other things.
—lynaeve on July 12, 2012I love Mimi’s work! She is my inspiration. I am working on a Lori Smith applique-folk art quilt. Instead of calicos I am using batik. It’s at least 5 years in the making but am on the last few flowers of the 4th border! The end is in sight! I think I will machine quilt it using a King-Tut verigated thread and Sophie Colier’s folk flower quilting design.
—Kathy Gaines on July 12, 2012I am a beginner at hand applique and this book looks to be good one for learning. I find myself lost at times and think this book could cheer me onto keep trying this method. Thanks for the opportunity to try and win a copy.
—Donna Ross on July 12, 2012I prefer applique’ to pieced blocks. I come to quilting from a painting background, rather than a sewing background. Having developed severe allergies to oil-based paint, its mediums and cleaners, I now "paint" with fabric! I’m finishing up a stain-glass sunflower wall hanging. My next project is a patriotic wall banner to applique.
—Mary Clement Douglass on July 12, 2012Mary Douglass, Salina, KS
I really haven’t done much applique and that’s why this book would be so good for me! it looks easy to follow with beautiful projects!
—Barb Jolly on July 12, 2012I am making "Roseville", designed by Kim McLean. It’s been a long journey it seems, but I have loved the trip! I have 8 blocks completed, so I am more than halfway. I learned applique by reading Mimi’s books!
—JoAnn on July 12, 2012I decided about 3 years ago that I should make a quilt for each of my six grandchildren, for their wedding day whether I am still here or not. They at least will be left with a piece of me. So for my oldest grandson, I decided to make a Baltimore like quilt, totally handquilted, hand appliqued and handmade. What this taught me was that applique work is Sure not as easy as I thought. I did however finish his quilt but would love to learn more of this wonderful craft. This book would help me so much, thanks for the chance.
—Janet Crossman on July 12, 2012i am currently working on two applique projects. First, I have 3 blocks done on my own Baltimore album. The second project is a Rose of Sharon sampler, a surprise for my son’s wedding in 2013. To stay focused and encouraged, I browse through books by Mimi and Elly Sienkiewicz and repeat to myself, "A finished quilt begins with a single stitch."
—Carol Williams on July 12, 2012I haven’t done an applique since I made a heart applique baby quilt years ago. I do not know how to do it properly–I just machine zig-zagged my edges the last time. I could use this book to learn the proper technique! Everyone talks about fusible applique as well–maybe this book covers both?
—trillium on July 12, 2012I find myself drawn more and more to appliqued quilts and think I am about ready to get started on one. My husband isn’t happy if I spend my evening in the sewing room, so projects that I can do while we are watching TV are perfect. I definitely need something at a beginner level and this book looks great.
—Jacqueline McNeill on July 12, 2012Jacqueline on July 12, 2012
I recently made a small zippy bag with a rabbit appliqued on the front. It was my first time doing needle turn applique and, needless to say, it did not look like the picture when it was done… Having a book nearby to show me the little tricks to make it look nicer would be next to heaven!
—Janine on July 12, 2012Just did a beautiful wool applique project (also with freezer paper) called Maltese Flower, free on-line from Allpeoplequilt.com. I use it as a table runner and it is one of my favorite pieces. I would love to win that book…thanks.
—Joyce on July 12, 2012I have always wanted to applique and started a medallion, after the basket was set and a few of the leaves I put it back on the pattern and lo and behold the whole thing was slightly off centre. I have taken it apart and now have to start over. Maybe I should start on something simpler for my first project. Would love to start with this book thank you for the opportunity to put my name in the draw.
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—Margery on July 12, 2012I need this book!
Baltimore Album quilts are my absolute favorite. I love the designs, the variety, the mix of simplicity and detail. But I don’t applique (yet). I need to take a class, really learn to do it right. In the mean time, I’m working on some hand embroidered blocks for a Christmas quilt. It may be a WIP for a while.
—Sharon A on July 12, 2012I am lucky enough to have Mimi in one of the Quilting Groups I belong to. Her work is always so beautiful, lovely to admire and such fun stories to go along with the blocks. Maybe now that I am retiring I will have more time. Congrats Mimi on a job well done.
—Mary Martin on July 12, 2012I started a baltimore album quilt many years ago, my first attempt … or rather I thought it was going to be a quilt! After many, many hours on my first Basket block (filled with roses!!) and sadly to say still many more hours to go to actually finish it, I gave up the idea of making a full size quilt. I know now that even though I absolutely love the look, and I love doing it, my "quilt" will not be a full-sized one. Rather I think it will be more of a bed cover and a pillow or two…that will look really pretty too, don’t you think??
—Shirley in Canada on July 12, 2012My guild does optional blocks each month and the past year the blocks have been butterflies done in different ways. I’ve done at least 3 butterflies that are applique. The last one I just finished last night except I don’t have the antennae embroidered on yet.
Thanks for the chance to win! I have always wanted to do a Baltimore Album style quilt.
—Sandy A in St. Louis on July 12, 2012My current applique project is a frame/border on a medallion quilt. The basic vine is pinned on waiting for the flowers and leaves to be prepared and put on. It’s been that way for a year because I much prefer other types of work. So maybe when the redwork quilt on the frame gets finished with the hand quilting and the English paper pieced hexagon doll quilt gets done, and the sisters quilt (I did the pieced blocks, my sister did the applique ones), I’ll come back to it! This book might just inspire me to get moving!!
—Carol C on July 12, 2012Sad to say my latest applique is just some basket handles but I’d love to try my hand at Baltimore. And I really love, love, love dimensional applique!
—Peggy Forbes on July 12, 2012I’ve just made a dresden plate and am appliqueing flowers onto the centre, it’s looking pretty so far. I’m going to add a bit of stitchery for the leaves.
—Jo Chandler on July 12, 2012I just finished a girls quilt and I am going to machine applique frogs on it! I love to machine applique.
—Mary Ann on July 12, 2012I have been quilting a quilt that I have 3-D blue bells. I put a folded circle at each tip. If I ever make another appliqued quilt I will quilt first, then do applique, since I longarm. Lots of different methods, still love needle turning best.
—Linda C on July 12, 2012What haven’t I been stitching?????? With two weddings just a couple weeks apart. my machine has been burning the midnight oil!!! The quilt that had the applique in it was my nephew’s wedding quilt. An asymmetrical log cabin with appliqued floral vines throughout all the light ‘rows’. Turned out very nicely, they loved it! (guess that is what matters the most) I would really LOVE this book as my applique is the ‘quick & easy’ machine buttonhole applique. Would love to learn how to do the Baltimore applique. I have always dreamt of making one but have been intimidated by it. PLEASE, PLEASE, draw me as your winner!!!!
—Cindy on July 12, 2012Confession: I failed at my first attempt at applique. It was needle turn applique that stitched from the right. I am a left-handed stitcher. Following her book and instructions, my stitching was so bad, I STOPPED. Her work was beautiful. My work was TERRIBLE. I still have my fabric, patterns, but NO BLOCKS.
Each time I attend a quilt show, I study and study each appliqued block. I want so bad to be able to applique. Now I am AFRAID.
I am currently enrolled in Amy Gibson’s quilt block of the month. The Flower Garden Block used hand applique. I did it. I don’t know if it is right or wrong. I don’t know what I could do better. No way can I do a point, leaf, heart.
I hear the wool applique is more forgiving. I have purchased several patterns from my LQS but most of the patterns do not teach applique and just says use your favorite applique method. Discouraging!
—carol on July 12, 2012I’ve been busy developing a "storybook quilts education" program for my guild. We are making quilts to accompany each storybook and I’ve been assigned to make the "applique" quilts. When all the quilts are completed we’ll be lending out our library of storybooks & quilts to local schools to educate on the art and history of quilts to the youths of our community.
—Patricia on July 12, 2012I love the Baltimore Album quilts. I have done a Robert Callahan applique quilt – my very first – and fell in love with the entire process. Would love to win this book, Mimi does such beautiful work. My guild did butterflies this year as optional blocks using different styles, they were really fun, very different.
—Connie on July 12, 2012I have tried, on a very limited basis, fusible applique; however, I think the "Chicken" in me lurks close to the surface since I have always shied away from needle turn. This could be the door opener to a chicken turned album bird. Sounds fun and hopefully, easy. Thanks for all your great books.
—Dianne Deaver on July 12, 2012Most of my applique experience has been with fusible and raw-edged machine applique. I have always appreciated the Baltimore Album quilts I’ve seen over the years and promised myself that one day I’d feel confident enough to tackle one. I’m especially interested in learning needle-turned applique and I think a beginner’s book would be an exceptional place to start. Thanks for this wonderful opportunity.
—Elizabeth Tornblom on July 12, 2012My latest applique project was doing needle turned roosters from a pattern that was designed to be fused. It was a challenge and I had to change the outline of the birds a bit, but I love how the finished product turned out. It is a raffle item and will be hard to see it go to someone else, I hope they appreciate the effort put into making it. Thanks for the opportunity.
—Beth Hammergren on July 12, 2012I picked up scraps for months from my quilting guild. The ones I chose were mod fabrics designed by the young designers who are designing the beautiful, colorful florals. (They make you think they belong in a young teens room). I have no young teens but they also made me feel young. I have made a quilt called "funky flowers". It has been an absolute delight working on these blocks. I love all applique. Some of it really makes me stretch. I would love to try Mimi’s method.
—Diane on July 12, 2012I have been practicing a new (to me!) technique of needle turn applique called back basting. Still need practice, but it does seem to be a method that solves some of the problems I had encountered with hand applique.
—Bev Crabb on July 12, 2012I’ve never done applique but of course it’s something that I would love to learn. Right now I’m at the stage of trying to get an accurate 1/4 inch seam. I find it so challenging! But I am making progess and I am working on completing my first twin size quilt. I would love to be able to add applique to my next project.
—Liz Kuntz on July 12, 2012My latest applique project was by machine with a satin stitch. But I love the looks of hand and really want to learn to do it. My attempts on my own haven’t been so great. Maybe this book is just what I need.
—Ginger on July 12, 2012I’m a guy, so most appliqué is too floral and feminine for my taste… however I have been considering an appliqué quilt based upon the designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s beautiful roses – a wonderful compromise between architectural designs and flowing florals.
—Jay on July 12, 2012I think My First Baltimore Album Block would be a great challenge for our quilt guild. We all need to be pushed into places that we have not gone before………after all isn’t that how we learn. The book Baltimore Blocks for Beginners would be the greatest reference.
—Betty Dobberpuhl on July 12, 2012I am planning an applique project right now with my niece. I’ve only done a few applique projects, so when my niece and I decided to do a table runner together, I decided my blocks would be applique. We’re doing a four block runner; she’s going to surprise me with two blocks. We have one challenge fabric to use in our blocks.
—Candace on July 12, 2012I’ve been working on a jelly roll quilt. I know, I know, they are supposed to be quick. Now I have the borders on and am ready to sandwich it together. Also, at my LQS, I’ve been taking a block of the month class and in August we’ll get the tips to square up our blocks, add sashing and borders. So…I’ll have another one soon ready for sandwiching. I’ve done very little applique but this book sounds like just the thing for a beginner.
—LJ on July 12, 2012I have not even attempted to do any hand applique! I have done some small projects with applique on my embroidery machine, but would love to have the confidence to try some hand applique. Possibly, with your book, I will gain that confidence. Thanks for the offer!
—Kathy C on July 12, 2012Needle turn appliqué is my 1st love and my nirvana. I’ve kinda lost my mojo this last year and want so much to get it back. I think the wonderful Mimi Dietrich’s Baltimore Blocks for Beginners might just be the kick start I need. I love her quilts but have been reluctant to try those intricate blocks and this book would do the trick.
—Shari Wildschutte on July 12, 2012Thanks for the chance to win it.
Self taught appliquer! I was commissioned to finish a familys kit quilts (2) from the 30′s. Not everything was there so had to do the search for like materials and then finish. Now they want one final one but have to totally make and will be working from what is left of one block as the pattern. Your book may be a big help with this challange.
—Shirley on July 12, 2012I’ve only done a little appliqué and this sounds like a wonderful book to learn more. Thanks for the into to Mimi!
—The Quilted Dog on July 12, 2012I have always done machine applique but would love to try hand applique. It is so beautiful. Most of my work is small stuff or baby quilts. I just love your work and of course Mary Lou’s. Inspiration everywhere!
—Chris on July 12, 2012I took a one-day needleturn applique class at a quilt retreat and loved it. But unfortunately the piece started in class never got finished! Then three years ago our quilt guild’s challenge was to make a medallion quilt of specific dimensions. I jumped at it to make a quilt I’ve been dreaming about, but it was too big for the challenge. Nothing which a photocopier can’t fix by reducing it all to 70% of the original size! The medallion and the second last border is applique. I had to think back to the class I took. Not perfect, but with Mimi’s book I should be able to finish the quilt and also try my hand at a Baltimore quilt.
—Elizabeth Pienaar on July 12, 2012Thanks for the chance to hopefully win and be the envy of my friends here in Cape Town!
I just gave my sister a wallhanging inspired by an Edytha Sitar friendship triangle pattern, called "tree of life" with birds, stems, leaves and berries appliqued alla round. My sister has had a hard time, and I hope this little tree with its birds will give her inspiration to go on with life. It was less difficult to do appliqué than I had thought, so I hope to do some more appliqué shortly. I wonder if Mimi has made a self-portrait in that marvellous "Baltimore Hometown Girl", those pink glasses are as far from a traditional Baltimore quilts as they could be and still they’ just perfect in this modern whimsical version!
—Inger Martinson, Italy on July 13, 2012I have not attempted applique….I’m a scaredy cat and just can’t work it out….I’m a confident beginner but this is something i just don’t know how to do…I have made about 24 quilts and should get into it but just don’t want to ruin what I have already done….this looks intriguing tho….
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—Jilly Anderson on July 13, 2012I haen’t tried much applique – I like the look of adding a extra bit of dimension to a quilt with applique and buttons – would love to win this book!
—Jacklynn Grimm on July 13, 2012I’m not doing much sewing lately, have been taking my mom to various appointments. I am a beginner quilter and haven’t tried applique yet. My grandmother hand appliqued Sunbonnet Sue quilt blocks, over 30 of them, for a quilt for my daughter. The blocks are still waiting to be pieced together. I love looking at all the beautiful embroidery stitches she used on each block. She didn’t have access to buy fabric so she used fabric that different people gave her. She was a wonderful, resourceful woman and I still miss her. She was always doing some kind of handwork, crochet, knitting or sewing.
—Phyllis on July 13, 2012The book looks wonderful! Thanks for the giveaway!
I have never tried applique using freezer paper. i usually use the blanket stitch but i would love to try this. I love making applique quilts. it gives me a feeling of going beyond the normal.
—beverly maples on July 13, 2012not much sewing lately have a lot in mind
—linda on July 13, 2012I’ve been collecting fabric, thread, and books. I’ve talked to quilt shop employees about techniques, but I haven’t taken one stitch yet because I guess I’m afraid. I just need a little nudge like a great book for a beginner that would give me the courage to take that first step. I think I’ll love it if I could just get past the fear (and I don’t really know even what I’m afraid of
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—Barbara Yoder on July 13, 2012Years ago I lived on a small Pacific gulf island, and commuted daily by ferry to work. With a 20 min wait for the ferry, a 20 min ferry ride, and 45 min too early for work I was getting alot of hand work done. I started a Baltimore Album block,…..then life changes and we moved to "town" and all that "time" disappeared. Now I’m retired and this new book has inspired me to reclaim that time again and get that block out of the box and maybe get it finished. New books always get me going….and I would love to add this one to my collection. Thanks for all the inspiration you provide.
—Sue Artuso on July 13, 2012My very first hand applique piece was a huge wallhanging by Louise Gerard, called Jacobean Ladder. When I look back now…this was not the piece to learn with ~ I never do anything in ‘baby steps’, I just seem to jump in with both feet. Well I did finish it, many small mistakes, but I am just sooo proud of it. I am still after 5+ years hand quilting it… It surely is a labour of love. I would love to own this book & maybe I will learn to do things the right way!!!
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—Marg Causton on July 13, 2012I own Baltimore Bouquets and one of the last blocks I appliqued was from that book. I have a round robin quilt waiting for quilting (too many years to count/confess!)
—Laurie in Maine on July 13, 2012I have just recently discovered applique and I love it. I think I am doing really well so far. There are so many techniques out there. I am trying them all to see which I like best. So far, I am leaning toward needle-turn. I have fallen in love with the Baltimore Album style and would love to have this book so that I can learn more! Thanks!
—Yolanda Robinson on July 13, 2012I have been working on a Christmas quilt for over 5 years!! Thank goodness Christmas comes every year – I know at some point it will actually be displayed at Christmas. I am appliqueing cut shapes onto pre-printed fabric blocks to give the block a dimensional look and feel to it – plus I can change the shaped piece anyway I want with a color or design change and no two blocks will be the same (even though the theme is the same). It has taken me so long to complete because I just seem to get distracted with other projects and this one doesn’t have a time-line that I have to meet.
—Lynn on July 13, 2012I love applique and still learning. I love florals and baltimore album style.
—Aniza on July 13, 2012I have been quilting since childhood, over 50 years now! I have done applique almost that long. My favorite technique is needle-turn. It has always been my dream to make a Baltimore Album quilt, and I have collected a few books but have not tackled it yet! I am presently working on a combination pieced and appliqued quilt, which consists of Martha Washington Star blocks, alternating with appliqued blocks, in civil war era fabrics. The flower pictured on this page is stunning, and I yearn to make it!
—Judy Crowell on July 13, 2012Making a Baltimore quilt starts with one design, one stitch, and oh! some of your favorite fabrics! If you have been dreaming of making a Baltimore quilt, this just might be the design for you! The book is also full of step-by-step directions for using freezer paper to make consistent appliquéd pieces. There’s also directions for finishing your first block into a small quilt. Have fun!
—Mimi Dietrich on July 13, 2012My latest applique project involves a moose, a bear and a fish, but my husband, the hunter, has already commented on the outline of the moose applique, and how and where it is anatomically incorrect. Moral of the story: either hide my projects involving animals from him or have him design my appliqued animals.
—Pat Pfeiffer on July 13, 2012I am working on a wall hanging as a (late) wedding gift for my son & daughter-in-love who were married June 23rd. In the center I am embroidering a Bible verse featuring their names. Around the edges I will quilt a frame of fabrics using their favorite colors. I was hoping to have it done in time for the wedding, but was just too busy with helping with the wedding plans.
—Marie on July 13, 2012I have been quilting since 2005, only lately i have started to applique. I took a class called simple blessings that will last for two years. We are making several quilts out of the same book. Our latest was an intense pieced center with applique all around the border. I have learned to make biased strips but i am using the fusible method for all the flowers. This is a daunting task. Is needle turned applique easier? or maybe just ragged edge applique. I sure hope i get the hang of this soon.
—Sharon Meyer on July 13, 2012I have just appliqued some cupcakes on a bunting. The first one I did properly (needle turn) but then I decided that, as the bunting was probably not going to be used again, fusible web was the way to go!
I love the book – and have shown this post to a friend who was thinking of starting anheirloom quilt in Jubilee year.
—Gloria B on July 13, 2012My latest applique adventure was to applique a bunch of circles onto a background.
—Diann Cornell on July 14, 2012I always love browsing through your books when I am at my local quilt shop, but haven’t had the nerve to give it a try yet. I think this could be my inspiration! Thanks for the chance to win.
—Michelle Wiley on July 14, 2012I love applique using all techniques. I must say that my favorite method is traditional needle-turn applique by hand. I gind that different projects can call for different techniques and I enjoy using them all. My latest applique project was a basket of flowers I was teaching to first time appliquers so used many different methods for the applique. They loved it! Would love to win your new book for beginners. We all can always learn something new!
—Jean Brittingham on July 14, 2012I love all kinds of hand work but have only done a little applique. I am working on a quilt with an appliqued eagle and learned a new machine technique. The stitching is on the very edge of the fabric and the stitching is far less visible than those with a satin stitch or zigzag edge. I would really like to learn how to hand applique concave edges.
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—Virginia Umland on July 15, 2012I have been planning a Baltimore quilt after doing a Hawaiian appliqué this past year using freezer paper. Love both appliqué work and quilting.
I have completed little pieces of applique, but a Baltimore Quilt is on my life list of quilts to complete. This book looks like it is the key to getting me started. I really enjoyed the story about Mimi.
—Kristy on July 15, 2012Right now I am learning to machine stitch in the ditch quilt on a baby quilt. My applique skills are that of a rank beginner, which is why winning this book would be a great help. I’ve made a few blocks with fusible applique and hand blanket stitch, and attempted needle turn with some scraps (unsuccessfully). Thanks for the background stories on the post as these are interesting.
—MarciaW on July 15, 2012I just purchased the e-book "Aunt Millie’s Garden" and can’t wait to start. My favorite technique is applique and I’ve always machine appliqued, but this time I will be doing it by hand. I look forward to doing the handwork, which I will take my time with. My goal is to have it completed for our next quilt show in three years.
—Wanda Heath on July 15, 2012I have two Baltimores in progress but I’m admittedly in a little over my head! I’d love to check out some beginning blocks and get back in gear…this book may be just what I need!
—Beth Strand on July 16, 2012Well, I love the hand work. I love all of the applique patterns I see. I tend to fall in love with them all. Then the skill set stops me in my tracks. My knees start to shake, my heart lurches and my shoulders sag and I have to turn and walk away and just dream about doing them. I even have gone so far as to purchase the material to make one.. but there it sits taunting me. I am afraid to begin it. I just don’t think I can do it correctly and make it look as beautiful as it deserves to look, so I don’t start.
—Marcia Kosturock on July 16, 2012I admire all the beautiful handwork that goes in to the making of one of these beauties! Ireally believe that they are requiring more talent than I pocess! A beginner’s book would certainly be a good way to discover if I could indeed amke one of the beauties.
—Brenda Hulsey on July 16, 2012very beautiful delicate work and the colors are a marvelous blend
—Diane Bearden on July 16, 2012To be honest, I haven’t done applique…. yet lol
—Carol J on July 17, 2012I love the look of it, and have the utmost respect for anyone who does do it. It may be something I will pick up now; being a long distance truck driver with my husband means long periods of time away from my sewing machine… and internet! You all have fun and good luck!
I think the simplified Baltimore style is gorgeous! I have one of Mimi’s books and would love to have this one. The last quilt I appliqued was a twin-size quilt for my granddaughter, full of brightly colored sea animals on a blue water background.
—Carol Tiffin James on July 18, 2012I’ve taken a beginning Baltimore applique class with Mimi and she is simply the BEST! The new book has to be the best as well!
—Kathleen on July 18, 2012I’m currently working on piecing a couple of quilts and some embroidery. I have done some applique but it has been awhile.
—Kristin M on July 18, 2012I have done some applique but still struggle with it. The last pieces were for a sampler quilt. The first applique that I did was for a scotty quilt, and I had around 12 scotty dogs to applique. It was a struggle! This sounds like a good book to pick up, and I’ve always wanted to do Baltimore applique!
—Karen on July 19, 2012I have been working on my son’s gift quilt for when he made Eagle Scout 2 years ago. I am a definite Begiiner who needleturns. I truly struggled with the eagle’s wings (stitch, unsew, stitch, unsew, stitch…well, you get the picture). I am working on the wreath that surrounds the eagle presently. I love how the stitching connects me to quilters of the past. present, and future. My son is so excited for me to finish. I am looking forward to it too. It is far from perfect but I couldn’t stitch an ounce more of love in it.
—Roxann on July 23, 2012Baltimore is like the World series of Applique. I would love to own this book. Put me in Coach!
I have been doing some applique but am not doing very well with points. I keep plugging away on it though. thanks for the chance to win this book.
—Sandi on July 24, 2012I’ve always wanted to try Baltimore Applique, but it seems just too complicated to do, so I have shied away from it. I think it is just so beautiful, so I search and search for it on the web, but it seems a bit difficult to find patterns that are .."just right" This book seems JUST RIGHT!
—Marcia K on July 24, 2012