Mimi Dietrich

[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] Her books and workshops focus mainly on applique techniques and Baltimore Album Quilts.

[4] In 2013, Mimi was named as Quilt Teacher of the Year by the International Association of Creative Arts Professionals.

[8][9][10] A breast cancer survivor, Mimi has identified quilting as a tool for maintaining a positive attitude, aiding in her recovery.