Author Archives: Jenna Magee

About Jenna Magee

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

SBQ: Stitching Publications

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Jenna Magee

This SBQ is: Do you currently subscribe to any stitching publications or have you in the past? (Either in print or online) If so, which ones? I have never subscribed to a printed publication, nor am I now; however, I … Continue reading →

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New (To Me) Stash

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Jenna Magee

I was so happy to receive my order from Monique‘s Etsy shop in the mail today. She’s destashing and I was able to take advantage of her sale and buy some new items. Nothing that I just HAD to have, … Continue reading →

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Stitching Away

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Jenna Magee

I feel like I’m stitching my life away, to some extent. Barbara commented that I’m stitching like a woman possessed and so, perhaps I am! Seriously, though, I don’t know what’s up. I hurt my back Friday evening, so no … Continue reading →

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Stitched – The Sweetheart Tree – Pretty Posies

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Jenna Magee

Yet another finish for me tonight, but a good-sized one this time. I’m so happy to have this piece finished so that it can get to the framers. As you can probably tell from the wedding date on the piece, … Continue reading →

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Floss Tag It Is!

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Jenna Magee

Need I say more? I think not. So, without further adieu, may I present the Sarah Belle floss tag: I had an easy enough time sewing it together (there’s no pic of the back because I didn’t bother stitching anything … Continue reading →

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Stitched – Lorri Birmingham – Sarah Belle Needle Keep

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Jenna Magee

So, this is the end of little Lorri Birmingham finishes. At least, for now. I have a couple of additional basket toppers that I can stitch up, but they have hardanger doilies that go with them (I’d like to stitch … Continue reading →

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Stitched – Lorri Birmingham – Blue Rose Tea Cup Pin Cushion

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Jenna Magee

So, are you sick of seeing my little Lorri Birmingham finishes yet? Don’t worry, I’m nearly out of small things to stitch up in my LB stash, so you might get some respite soon. 😉 Besides, I really do have … Continue reading →

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It’s Official!

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Jenna Magee

I’m a student again. I can’t believe it. I’m excited and nervous at the same time, but mostly terribly excited to get started. My first class starts on August 21st and the book is already making its way to me. … Continue reading →

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Stitched – Lorri Birmingham – Heart to Heart Tea Cup Pin Cushion

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Jenna Magee

I’m sorry, but I’m on a Lorri Birmingham kick right now. They’re usually small, quick and easy little projects for me to get through, so they’re mildly addictive. Here’s the stitched portion of the Heart to Heart Tea Cup Pin … Continue reading →

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My First Floss Tag

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Jenna Magee

I barely managed to finish my first floss tag this morning. I stitched a corner of a free design called 9 carrés from anne-les-petites-croix over one on some little scraps of fabric that I had laying around. The whole thing … Continue reading →

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