Author Archives: Jenna Magee

About Jenna Magee

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

I’m Trying SO HARD!

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!

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

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!)

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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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