http://blog.jwdpublishing.com Blending the quilting traditions of yesteryear with the imaginative ideas of today. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:00:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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/ Wow! What a gorgeous quilt!  A few weeks ago we asked you to send us some pictures of quilts.  Lisa England, from Ashland, Kentucky, created this stunning quilt Elegant Star for her home’s foyer. We understand why this is Lisa’s favorite quilt. The original design is by Sharon Rexroad; it ... http://blog.jwdpublishing.com/2009/12/15/quilt-by-lisa-england/ As I sit here listening dreamily to Ricky Tims’s Christmas in a Small Town, I realize I would be remiss if I did not let you know about this album. If you do not have Christmas in a Small Town, you’re missing the most beautiful Christmas album created in this ... http://blog.jwdpublishing.com/2009/12/11/christmas-in-a-small-town/ Kaye Prince from Toronto, Ontario, Canada made this very sweet quilt for a dear little baby girl named Viliya. Hence, the name of this quilt is Viliya. We think this quilt is adorable and most likely Viliya will be snuggling up to “her favourite” quilt  for many years. Thanks so ... http://blog.jwdpublishing.com/2009/12/03/viliyas-quilt/ We have two Quiltmakers’ 100 Block magazines that we will give away on Monday, December 7. To participate in this random giveaway, you may chose one or both of the following activities. Have fun, and thanks for your participation! 1.  Send us a jpg image of your favorite quilt that you ... http://blog.jwdpublishing.com/2009/11/30/win-a-copy-of-quiltmakers-100-blocks-2/