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 newest releases are shown to the left of this note. The designs are primarily presented in a small card format - called Sweet Nothings. 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.

Each leaflet lists the finishing sources for the custom designed pillows, aprons and other products which are available through JBW Designs.
New products are released 3 - 4 times per year, and although there are over 200 patterns in the line, a number of the early designs are now out-of-print.

There are now 5 pre-finished apron styles available: Each apron includes the linen - so that once the stitching has been completed - the apron is ready-to-wear. Three of the aprons have vertical linen inserts: the black and red toile with ticking trim, and the green ticking with toile trim. Two of the aprons contain horizontal linen bands and they are the pink ticking and the newest blue ticking aprons.

Other new products this winter are: a pre-finished pillow and shoe bag for The Shoe Shopper design, and a pre-finished purse for the French Country Monogram Collection. I am also working on manufacturing the small pre-finished alphabet purse for you.

Recent Corrections: Thanks to the ‘eagle eyes ‘ of my shop customers - I have discovered two errors . The first one is in Design #2 of the French Country Monogram Collection. The second row of letters (from G - L) is one thread short in height. I have printed a correction sticker and would be happy to send them to anyone who requests one.
Also - a good lesson for a designer who does not speak French - is to ask for help from her French customers in regards to translations! I fall into that category - and am printing a correction chart for the French words: tea, chocolate, and coffee on the newest French Country Bistro leaflet. I apologize most sincerely for both mistakes.

Family History: My husband and I have lived in SW Michigan most of our married life and are fortunate to have our two 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 (12), Ashton (9), Liam (5), Cody (5) and Tristan (2 1/2) are the joy of our lives. A new grandchild has joined our family! We now have little Ellianna , born in December of 2008.

To purchase patterns and products: Please contact your local cross stitch shop owner for information regarding my products. I am very grateful to the independent needlework shops as they continue to promote the fine art of cross stitching!

To my enthusiastic cross stitch customers, I offer my sincere appreciation for your support, enthusiasm and kind notes over the past 20 years.

With kindest regards,
Judy Whitman

You may contact me by phone, fax or e-mail or mail:
judy@jbwdesigns.com
Fax - 269-375-4767
Phone - 269-375-4767
9118 Highlandview Dr.
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009

Teaching Schedule:

July 17-18 - The Silver Needle in Tulsa, OK

April 11 - 18 2010 - Join Judy for a week long adventure of sun, fun and of course stitching and finishing techniques. Click here for a brochure.