Author Archives: Jenna Magee

About Jenna Magee

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

Finished – Mill Hill – Scissor Pocket – Iris Maize Sampler

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Jenna Magee

I beaded the necklace portion of the scissor pocket last night, so, as I predicted, here is my finish: I decided to leave off the “fringe,” but I value the opinions of my readers, so I’m curious as to what … Continue reading →

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Stitched – Mill Hill – Scissor Pocket – Iris Maize Sampler

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Jenna Magee

Indeed, I was able to finish the beading and add the backstitching last night, as I had expected. I actually even started the finishing last night while watching the Olympics. I stayed up way past my bedtime to do it, … Continue reading →

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Beaded – Mill Hill – Treasured Scissor Fob – Rosaline Rose

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Jenna Magee

As promised, here is an actual scan of the scissors fob that I whipped up Monday night from a Mill Hill kit. It was really quick and easy to do. I might even consider buying another one to do, as … Continue reading →

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SBQ: Finding Balance

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Jenna Magee

This SBQ is: How do you balance your stitching time with your other obligations such as work, household chores, etc.? HAH! You mean there are other things in life besides stitching? I scoff at the idea. But seriously, it’s easy … Continue reading →

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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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