Author Archives: Jenna Magee

About Jenna Magee

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

I’m Trying SO HARD!

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Jenna Magee

This not being able to focus stuff is just really getting on my nerves. Couple that with not getting a full night’s sleep and you have a recipe for failure. But, somehow, I am making it through. I’m to the … Continue reading →

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I’m So Glad It’s Finished!

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Winter Dragon, that is. I received the package containing Outi’s RR fabric and journal from Leslie on Friday and in that package was the Kreinik blending filament that I needed. Kreinik discontinued the color, but Leslie managed to find it … Continue reading →

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Birthday Club Goodies

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Poor Sharon was so worried that her package had been permanently waylaid by the USPOS, but it finally arrived this morning. I hope she won’t mind if I “borrow” her photos. Sharon stitched me Dani’s Stitching Dragon by Dragon Dreams. … Continue reading →

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Latest Finishes and Guitar (Photos Galore!)

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I’ve apparently been rather neglectful with the photos lately. I have a couple of finishes and a finish-finish to show off, in addition to more information about my new guitar. First, the finish-finish. I did this one more than a … Continue reading →

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Thank You!

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Thank you to everyone who left lovely birthday wishes in the comments, or emailed me separately. I really appreciate all of your thoughfulness. 🙂 I took Tuesday off from work, so we just hung around the house for most of … Continue reading →

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Renaissance Costumes and More

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Okay, so you wanted pictures, of the costume, right? Here we go! Front: Back: And my hair lace: I neglected to take a picture of Terry’s costume, but I have one of the both of us. 🙂

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It’s Finished!

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Finally, the Renaissance costume is done. At least, mine is. Terry will finish up with his this afternoon or tonight, so we’re in good shape. I’m heaving a ridiculously huge sigh of relief right now. And I’m also ready for … Continue reading →

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Panic Attack

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I think I experienced close to a full-blown panic attack last night with my renaissance dress. I went to try it on with the sleeves sewn onto the bodice and it was too tight. I freaked out. I thought I … Continue reading →

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A PIF Gift From Carol

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I received such a nice surprise from Carol this weekend! I found an envelope from Carol in the mail and opened it to find the most lovely Halloween pinkeep: Her finishing technique is impeccable and the fabric she found for … Continue reading →

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Sailing with Anna and The Dude

Posted on October 14, 2007 by Jenna Magee

We went out sailing again today, but this time we had visitors – Anna and The Dude. They brought a lovely basket of Italian foodstuffs that was greatly appreciated and will be gone in no time flat, I’m sure. 🙂 … Continue reading →

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