Thank you for taking time to preview my collection of cross stitch
designs. As the sole designer, my goal is to present simple, yet
elegant patterns of the highest quality.
The designs are primarily presented in a small card format - called
Sweet Nothings. Each one is individually named and includes alternate
fiber choices and finishing instructions. Many of the charts use
charms and buttons, and these have been packaged separately so
that you will have access to all of the accessories.
Throughout
the years, I’ve met a number of vendors who are
outstanding framers, pillow manufacturers and needlework finishers.
These sources are invaluable as they truly give my designs a unique “finishing
touch.” Each leaflet lists the finishing sources, and the custom
designed pillows, aprons and other products that are also available
through JBW Designs.
New products
are released 3 - 4 times per year, and although there are over
180 patterns in the line, a number of the early designs
are now out-of-print. Each year I assemble a collection of six
out-of-print titles which are still popular and reissue them for
a limited release. This year’s collection is called “A
Few Favorites: and includes the following titles: To the Beach,
Christmas Welcome, A Star Is Born, Ready, Set, Go, Reindeer Parade,
and To the Sea.
My
husband and I have lived in SW Michigan most of our married life
and are so fortunate to have both of our children, their spouses
and our grandchildren living nearby. The children inspire many of
my designs , as I honor their births, our family trips, special events
and our holidays together. Our grandchildren - Wyatt (10), Ashton
(7), Liam (4), Cody (3 1/2) and Tristan (16 months old) are the joy
of our lives.
Please contact your local cross stitch shop owner for information
regarding my products. My gratitude to the independent needlework
shop owners is unending, as they are the backbone of our industry.
They are hard working, dedicated and should be recognized for their
efforts in establishing successful shops. So thank your local shop
owner for continuing to promote the fine art of cross stitch!
To my enthusiastic cross stitch customers, I offer my sincere appreciation
for your support, enthusiasm and kind notes over the past 20 years.
With kind regards,
Judy Beck Whitman
The
linen has been inserted into the bib of the apron - so that once
the stitching is finished - the apron is ready-to-wear! JBW has
had four aprons manufactured, which can be used with a number of
the
Sweet Nothings patterns.
The
following designs would fit into the vertical linen aprons: Alphabet
Wreath, Christmas Motif Samplers I and II, Fr. Country Rabbit,
Apple, Reindeer, Bunny, Cat, Dog and Lark: