Author Archives: Jenna Magee

About Jenna Magee

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

One Piece

Posted on March 19, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Well, I made it in one piece. A little worse for wear, but it was a long day on Saturday. Our flight was delayed by two hours, most of which we spent sitting on the plane at the gate. First, … Continue reading →

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Almost Gone

Posted on March 16, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Me, not my sinus infection. At Terry’s urging, I went to the doctor yesterday to get checked out. I told her that I had to get on a plane tomorrow afternoon. She then took stats and looked in both of … Continue reading →

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YEOUCH!

Posted on March 13, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Diagnosis: sinusitis migrainus ouchus 🙁 I have a whole new respect for shop owners. It’s hard to run a business with a migraine. I pushed through it anyway and then had to take the medicine that mandates sleepy time. I … Continue reading →

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Picture-less Stitching

Posted on March 12, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I stitched a good portion of the weekend, in between endless loads of laundry, but I have no pictures to show for it. Partially because some of the stitching was for PIF gifts and partially because I was too lazy … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Stitching | 10 Comments

Really Good Rant Comments

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I just had to write and acknowledge two ladies who left really good comments to my little egocentric hissy fit from the other day. Both Terri and Trish took the time to make really good points and I hope that … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Shop Talk | 5 Comments

Short Customer Service Rant

Posted on March 8, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I’m sorry, but I’m mildly cranked and I just have to rant. I feel like I’m allowed to now, especially, because I’m a shop owner myself. I called a to-remain-unnamed needlework shop this afternoon in search of a pair of … Continue reading →

Posted in Shop Talk | 13 Comments

SBQ Catch-Up

Posted on March 8, 2007 by Jenna Magee

January 24th: What company produces your favorite hand-dyed fabric? Are there any companies whose hand-dyed fabric you do not like? If so, why? I mostly use Silkweaver, but that’s mainly due to familiarity. I have also ordered some small cuts … Continue reading →

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Canvas Question

Posted on March 6, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Okay, I have never worked with canvas, but I now own two quick pillow kits done on painted canvas and I would like to start one, but I don’t know where to start. I’m assuming that I need to stretch … Continue reading →

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I Stitched!

Posted on March 5, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Oh yes, that’s right. I actually stitched a little bit this weekend, in between loads of laundry, packaging orders, writing up customs forms and working on the accounting side of the business. And I have a little happy dance to … Continue reading →

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March Stitching Goals

Posted on March 2, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Start and complete one Christmas ornament Work on Just Nan – Barnabee’s Quest Work on Alma Lynne – Computer Wizard Work on Dimensions – Bonsai and Buddha I’m holding myself to nothing, though. I will stitch while in Utah, but … Continue reading →

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