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is a quilt artist that loves living in the Southwest region of the U.S..
Michelle has been quilting for over 22 years. She has
spent the last 15 years creating quilts and wearable clothing that express her
love of the Southwest. Michelle designs southwestern quilt and wearable art
patterns, teaches classes and lectures throughout the U.S. Most of Michelle's
quilts are machine pieced, machine appliquéd and machine quilted.
Michelle's Quilting VisionMichelle's quilts blend
with both traditional and contemporary furnishings. Michelle wants
quilters throughout the world to experience the beauty of the southwest
through the quilts and wearables she creates. She hopes to introduce
quilters to the designs that make this region unique.
Michelle's InspirationsAs a quilt designer, she is continuously inspired by the beauty of her surroundings. She draws inspirations from Native American weavings, pottery, woven baskets, jewelry, and beadwork. Spanish tinwork, ironwork, wood carvings, tile architecture, churches, missions, and the landscape are also used for inspiration. Through her use of rich color, strong design and texture, Michelle creates objects of beauty to the eye and comforts the soul.
Professional AssociationsCharter member of Pecos Valley Quilters, Roswell, NM since it started in Feb. 1983.
Contact InformationPostal address:
Electronic mail General Information: jmichelle@cableone.net |
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