http://blog.jwdpublishing.com Blending the quilting traditions of yesteryear with the imaginative ideas of today. Tue, 25 May 2010 15:00:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hi everyone, Recently I was the guest speaker in Marion, Indiana at the Philanthropic Educational Organization luncheon. WOW! That is a mouthful. I guess that's why they go by the name PEO. There were about 30 lovely ladies there and we had a wonderful lunch. The PEO mission is to raise ... http://blog.jwdpublishing.com/2010/05/25/philanthropic-educational-organization/ Hi Everyone, I couldn't wait to tell you about the fabulous thread that I was given to test for you. It’s Razzle Dazzle Thread by Ricky Tims and Superior Thread. Oh my gosh!! If you need just a little "bling" in your project, then you have to go to your quilt ... http://blog.jwdpublishing.com/2010/05/24/razzle-dazzle-thread/ Hi everyone! I can't wait to tell you where and what I have been doing: Last weekend I was invited to go to the Winter Woolen Workshop in Kokomo, Indiana. What a treat! It is put on by the Howard County Historical Society and Beth's Main Street Folkart. It is held the ... http://blog.jwdpublishing.com/2010/04/11/what-fun-in-a-beautiful-mansion/ First, let me thank C&T Publishing for letting me review Beth Ferrier's new book More! Hand Appliqué by Machine. What a wonderful book! I sat down one evening to look it over and before I knew it, I had read the whole book. I don't usually read my quilt books ... http://blog.jwdpublishing.com/2010/04/03/more-hand-applique-by-machine-by-beth-ferrier-is-a-must-have/ I am sitting here in my log cabin and the snow is just blowing everywhere outside. I think we are going to get a lot of snow today. I was checking out some products for you when I came across something that I think is crazy good. It is called 60 Degree Double-Strip Creative ... http://blog.jwdpublishing.com/2010/02/20/dont-walk-run-to-check-out-this-product/ I have to tell your about a wonderful gal I know. Her name is Debbie Flaugh. It doesn't matter what time of year it is you will still find her working on something for Halloween. She called me a few days ago and said she had gotten the "Snap,Grab and ... http://blog.jwdpublishing.com/2010/02/18/i-know-its-february-but-she-loves-halloween/ Is it something to eat? No, it is "Grandma's Pure and Natural Hand Soother." This is the best lotion you will ever try! It contains jojoba and shea. It is never sticky or greasy, and is scented with grapefruit oil that everyone likes...even men. When I got it I was a ... http://blog.jwdpublishing.com/2010/01/21/this-smells-delicious/ I can not believe that the holidays are gone and we are already 20 days into the new year. It seems like each year it goes by a little quicker. My editor and friend Joen Wolfrom gave me a great tip about two years ago that I would like to ... http://blog.jwdpublishing.com/2010/01/20/it-is-time-to-get-organized/ A Glimpse into Mickey Depre’s Fast-Paced Life as an Artist & Pattern Designer January has arrived, and rumor has it that Mickey Depre is home enjoying a quiet respite before she revs up for another whirlwind tour of teaching, traveling, and designing. While in the midst of a hectic schedule ... http://blog.jwdpublishing.com/2010/01/10/life-in-the-fast-lane-mickey-depre/ Happy New Year !  Jan. 1st provides us a new beginning, fresh starts, and a chance to wipe the slate clean and move forward. I hope in the next year to bring you lots of reviews on new products, ideas and places to go. Since I am a "foodie" (loves anything that ... http://blog.jwdpublishing.com/2010/01/07/have-you-heard-of-marking-magic/