Ever wanted to write the story of your life? With fabric as your paper and a needle as your pen, you can chronicle your most memorable moments. Bestselling author Mimi Dietrich explains how to tell your personal story--or the story of someone special to you--in extraordinary quilts. Construct the pieces of your life in fabric with your choice of 100 pieced and appliquéd block patterns - Let Mimi guide your designs with inspiring questions and themes--24 categories include family, friends, holidays, hobbies, and more - A gallery of quilts, plus Mimi's unique setting tips, will help you launch your own ideas Mimi Dietrich is a nationally known teacher and the author of many best-selling books, including Martingale's all-time best seller, Happy Endings . Her books have sold over a half million copies to date. She has lived in Baltimore all her life and is inspired by the beautiful Baltimore Album applique quilts made in her hometown more than 150 years ago. Choose from over 150 pieced and appliqued block patterns