The Quilted Cross [Paperback]

J. Michelle Watts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2003

Two forms of beauty and expression meet as a fascination with crosses and a love for quilting are combined. In this collection of over two dozen unique patchwork, applique, and embroidery cross patterns, you can experience the intrigue of this alluring symbol. From simple patchwork to beautiful, ornate applique, there is something here to inspire everyone. AUTHORBIO: Michelle's talent for designing quilts and wearable art has led her to many successful endeavors. She designs and markets a line of Southwestern quilt patterns. She has exhibited her wearable art creations in several American Quilter's Society fashion shows, the 1999 Fairfield Fashion Show, and ARTWEAR 2002. REVIEW: Two forms of beauty and expression meet as a fascination with crosses and a love for quilting are combined. In this collection of over two dozen unique patchwork, applique, and embroidery cross patterns, you can experience the intrigue of this alluring symbol.

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About the Author

Michelle's talent for designing quilts and wearable art has led her to many successful endeavors. She designs and markets a line of southwestern quilt patterns. She has exhibited her wearable art creations in several American Quilter's Society fashion shows, the 1999 Fairfield Fashion Show, and Artwear 2002. Her quilts and wearable art have also been shown in galleries, museums, and quilt shows throughout the United States. She teaches, lectures, and provides special exhibits for quilt groups across the country. Michelle lives in Roswell, New Mexico, with her husband, Randy, daughter, Jessica, and two dogs. When she's not quilting, Michelle enjoys spending time with her friends and family and playing with her pet prairie dogs, Bubba and Max.

Product Details

• Paperback: 63 pages
• Publisher: American Quilter's Society (November 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574328328
• ISBN-13: 978-1574328325
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,686,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent supplemental resource for avid quilters, January 13, 2004

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Quilted Cross (Paperback)

In The Quilted Cross, quilting expert J. Michelle Watts showcases over thirty-two cross patterns for patchwork, applique, embroidery, and quilting, in the form of easy-to-assemble quilting blocks. Useable with various color combinations, The Quilted Cross is an excellent supplemental resource for avid quilters and packed with explicit and easy-to-follow directions for all manner of cross designs. No dedicated quilting enthusiast's personal collection can be considered complete without the inclusion of The Quilted Cross.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great even for Beginners..., February 6, 2007

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Michelle Klingaman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Quilted Cross (Paperback)

This is a great book. I'm a beginner to quilting, though I have experience with applique and I found this book very easy to use. Beuatiful crosses are used for the projects...a very nice variety.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars the Quilted Cross, February 21, 2006

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ducki "Adonaisgirl" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Quilted Cross (Paperback)

This is just what I was looking for. I cannot wait to get to work on the quilt.