Author Archives: Jenna Magee

About Jenna Magee

IT professional, needleworker, editor/proofreader, author, singer, musician.

Creative Craziness

I had another one of those massive creative spurts in the wee hours this morning. In the span of about an hour, I laid in bed and composed an entire blog post, part of a classical flute solo and roughly … Continue reading

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Halloween Stitching

I’m sick and have no desire to actually say much, so here are the photos of what I’ve been stitching lately. I did each of the four Just Nan’s Wee Pumpkin Pockets. I finished Skelly Jack late last night. Now … Continue reading

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The Day…

I think perhaps the title should be “The Day That Shall Forever Live in Infamy” but that’s far too long-winded. I’m just going to go stream of consciousness with this one. I may typo, I may skip words and I’ll … Continue reading

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Last of the Pooh Mini Collection

My brain is totally fried from work overload. I fly out early Wednesday morning to Denver and I have a million things to do before I leave. I haven’t even started to pack yet – eek! So, this is just … Continue reading

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More Framing

I haven’t crossed a single x in a couple of weeks now and I have to admit that I’m really starting to miss it. However, I have had bigger fish to fry, including framing and finishing to be done. As … Continue reading

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I’ve Been Framed!

I’m not feeling terribly talkative today, so I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Picasso’s Rooster by Ladybug Designs – framed by my favorite framer at Michaels: Summer Breeze by Brittercup Designs – framed in a standard frame: Snowflake Surprise … Continue reading

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Soooo Bored…

I seriously need either a vacation or a break of some kind. I’ve been working my fingers to the bone. Work all day, eat dinner, go up to the home office and work for another couple of hours. I’m a … Continue reading

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Take a Deep Breath and Jump!

I’m feeling bold and unpredictable, stale and unchallenged (at least under-challenged). It’s time for a change. A drastic one. As I work through this on-going process of finding myself again, I’m re-discovering the core essence of my being. I long … Continue reading

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Cock-a-doodle-doo!

One more finish under my belt and I am really happy dancing over this one! This is Picasso’s Rooster by Ladybug Designs: I have wanted to stitch this since the first time I saw it in The Stitchery catalog years … Continue reading

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Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Prolific

This is highly unusual, but I have a third finish to report this weekend. What can I say? I’ve been steaming through some of my shameful WIP list. Today’s finish is the 3rd instance I’ve stitched of Janie Hubble‘s Strawberries … Continue reading

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