Author Archives: Jenna Magee

About Jenna Magee

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

January Stitching Goals

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Jenna Magee

Nothing. I’m having a lot of trouble right now and I may need some new starts to help get me over the hump when it comes to stitching, so I am not posting any goals for this month. I’m just … Continue reading →

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December Stitching Goals in Review

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Jenna Magee

I’m way late on posting this: Work on Just Nan – Barnabee’s Quest Work on The Sweetheart Tree – Pretty Posies Work on Dimensions – Bonsai and Buddha

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And I am Outta Here!

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I have about 15 minutes left until I leave my cold little cubicle for the work holiday party and I won’t be back until next year. Woohoo! I have a ton of baking to do this weekend, so I may … Continue reading →

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Christmas Came Early

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Thanks to Sharon, that is! She was my sender for the Birthday/Christmas club and she spoiled me terribly. Not only did she stitch a sweet Christmas tree design with snowman button finished in a tuck pillow, but she threw in … Continue reading →

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Christmas Meme

Posted on December 18, 2007 by Jenna Magee

As seen on Anna’s blog: Wrapping paper or gift bags? Both, but mostly wrapping paper. Real tree or artificial? Artificial. I can’t see sacrificing a tree for my decorating purposes. Plus, it keeps us from worrying about Phoebe getting into … Continue reading →

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Thank You For Your Support!

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I want to thank everyone who took a few minutes to leave a comment on my post about the “blahs.” There was some sunlight today, which I think helped a little bit. But, more importantly, all of your encouragement has … Continue reading →

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SBQ: Newbie Advice

Posted on December 14, 2007 by Jenna Magee

This SBQ was suggested by Nancy and is: What tips would you give to a new stitcher to help her stitch faster and neater while still keeping it enjoyable? I’m going to deviate from the norm on this one and … Continue reading →

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SBQ: Fiber Wrangling

Posted on December 14, 2007 by Jenna Magee

This SBQ was suggested by Nancy and is: Do you do anything special to your threads before putting them through your fabric to make them more manageable? This is an easy one. The answer is no. I don’t even use … Continue reading →

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The Blahs

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Yes, it would seem that The Blahs have settled in and made themselves quite at home in my psyche. As I’m sure many of you have already deduced from my lack of posting lately, I’m not feeling so hot mentally. … Continue reading →

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SBQ: Fiber Recycling?

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Jenna Magee

When you have to frog out stitches, do you reuse that thread or do you start over with a new strand? It depends on what kind of frogging has taken place. If it was marathon frogging or the kind that … Continue reading →

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