Author Archives: Jenna Magee

About Jenna Magee

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

ONS Name Game HINT

The O* S* L* part of the name that you are guessing has absolutely nothing to do with stitching. 😉 Carry on.

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One Flew Into the Cuckoo’s Nest

At least that’s how I felt last night at 1 AM as I was installing the trial version of the 3rd accounting software package that night. You see, QuickBooks has failed me. In a very BIG way. Thankfully, they have … Continue reading

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Guess My ONS Name Contest

Sparked by the comment Coral left to yesterday’s post, I have decided to have a contest to see who can accurately guess the name of my ONS. Here are the rules: The contest will open immediately and will run for … Continue reading

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Today’s Mantra is…

“The stash is for the customers!” As I was entering into inventory the items that arrived from Wichelt Imports last week and looking through the order of Dragon Floss that came in today, I found myself having to repeatedly say … Continue reading

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5 Answers – Part 4

Cathy: What makes you laugh? Terry. 🙂 He can drag a laugh out of me, even when I stubbornly try to resist. He also has one of the best, heartiest laughs that makes you smile just hearing it. What is … Continue reading

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It’s Time to Slow Down

We were working on the basement today. Sorting through boxes, making piles of things to go into the trash, things to go to other people and things to go into the attic. Then, we moved things up into the attic. … Continue reading

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5 Answers – Part 3

Jacqui: Who is your favourite cross stitch designer? At this point, I would have to say Sandie Vanosdall of The Sweetheart Tree. I love her designs, plus I have met her in person and spoken with her over the phone. … Continue reading

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You’d Think I Was Starting a Business…

or something. I arrived home on Wednesday night to find 100 lbs worth of shipments waiting at our garage doors. Yes, I said 100 lbs. The lightest box was 13 lbs and the heaviest was over 50 lbs. 1666 sheets … Continue reading

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5 Answers – Part 2

Karen (in Canada): Which do you prefer? Tea or coffee? Tea, most definitely. Coffee smells good, but tastes bad to me (don’t faint, Christine!). Where would you most like to live? Actually, I am happy where I am. Except for … Continue reading

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5 Answers – Part 1

I’ll take these on a couple at a time. Gives me more blog fodder that way. 🙂 Angela: How old are you? 31 Do you prefer cross stitch or beading? Ouch, do I have to choose? I started working with … Continue reading

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