Author Archives: Jenna Magee

About Jenna Magee

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

The Not-So-Crazy January Challenge

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Jenna Magee

You’ve probably heard of the Crazy January Challenge 2011. You know, the one where you start a new project each day from January 1st through the 15th. If not, you might want to check it out. Be forewarned, though, it … Continue reading →

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Crafting in Sickness and in Health

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Jenna Magee

Okay, I have to admit that most of the crafting that I’m about to show has actually been done in sickness, but hey, I liked the title. Shoot me. Please. First up is the one project that has been worked … Continue reading →

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Latest Michaels Framing Work

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Jenna Magee

We went out last night after work and picked up my latest two custom framing jobs from Michaels. One is my last Tinker Bell artwork to be framed (for now). This is the last of my purchases from when we … Continue reading →

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Surprises Revealed

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Jenna Magee

I can now show the two other finishes that I alluded to several posts ago, as Christine has received her gifts. Anne actually received her little goody package first, which is too funny to me, considering she lives in Sweden … Continue reading →

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Christmas Works in Progress

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jenna Magee

Not much blah-blah-blah to this post, just pics. It’s about time for bed and I’m feeling quiet, so don’t look a gift horse in the mouth, okay? 😉 These are the two gifts that I am currently still working on … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Crafting

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Jenna Magee

I am so grateful for my crafting. It truly helps to keep me sane. As sane as I get, at least. That’s my brief Thanksgiving thought. I am thankful for my life, in general, but I am very thankful for … Continue reading →

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A Finish to Be Shared and Others That Are Not… Yet

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Jenna Magee

I lost a lot of ground last week, both at work and in my stitching, due to being sick. I went to the monthly stitching group last Friday night with Anna, despite having been sick for three days. I managed … Continue reading →

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Crafting on a Gloomy Day…

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Jenna Magee

can yield some strange results. It was a dark and rainy day here on Tuesday and I wanted to finish up a bookmark that I had started a week or more before. I had stopped because I was working on … Continue reading →

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Purse Finish

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Jenna Magee

Yes, it’s finished! My first attempt at the Two-Hour Tulip Purse. I’m pleased with how it turned out, especially with all of my modifications to the lining and pockets therein, but it’s too wide for me to use. Bummer. I … Continue reading →

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Taking a Chance

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Jenna Magee

This past Wednesday, I was coming back from a regular appointment that takes me past the nearest Michaels craft store. This frequent temptation has led me to run amok many times and Wednesday was no different. I still had one … Continue reading →

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