Author Archives: Jenna Magee

About Jenna Magee

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

Soooo Bored…

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Jenna Magee

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!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Jenna Magee

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!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Jenna Magee

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

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Jenna Magee

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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Another Finish

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Jenna Magee

I told you that I would finish the piece I picked up last night before the end of the weekend! This was one of my traveling in the car pieces for a while because it was worked on hardanger fabric; … Continue reading →

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A Secret Finish

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Jenna Magee

It’s official, I have a finish to report! Except I’m not allowed to show it to you. 😛 It’s my custom piece for Anna‘s stitching challenge. I’m quite pleased with how it turned out and it’s coming to have much … Continue reading →

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Happy Belated 40th Birthday, My Dear Brother

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Jenna Magee

Today’s post is tinged with sorrow, as often happens at this time every year when my estranged brother’s birthday comes around. This year is a little bit more painful than usual, as he turned 40 yesterday. I haven’t spoken to … Continue reading →

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Restarting My 10 Project Challenge

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Jenna Magee

I am way overdue for a trip on the Wagon again, so I am restarting my 10 Project Challenge. As a reminder, this is what it looks like: The Purpose: The purpose of this challenge is to reduce the amount … Continue reading →

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Updates

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Jenna Magee

I took some time yesterday to update my totally shameful and totally public WIP List. Feel free to look if you want to have a laugh. It will probably make you feel better about your own WIP lists. 😀 The … Continue reading →

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Yes, I am Still Alive

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Jenna Magee

I thought that maybe I should clarify that fact, since I haven’t posted in well over a month. I can hardly believe that time has gone by that quickly, to be honest. It’s been miserably hot here on the east … Continue reading →

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