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

Pre-finished Aprons Available!

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:

* Black and white toile/ with black checkered trim . Vertical #28 linen panel .
* Red and cream toile fabric with red checked trim. Vertical #28 panel.
* Green and cream ticking with green toile trim. Vertical #28 panel.

The French Flower basket fits into this design:

* Pink and cream toile apron with pink and white ticking trim. Horizontal #28 linen panel.

You may contact me with questions through the following methods:
judy@jbwdesigns.com
Fax - 269-375-4767
Phone - 269-375-4767
9118 Highlandview Dr.
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009