Author Archives: Jenna Magee

About Jenna Magee

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

Some Old Framing

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Jenna Magee

I figured I needed to post something at some point, since I’ve accomplished absolutely no stitching in a while and what I did get done before that, I can’t share yet. So, I took photos of two pieces that I … Continue reading →

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What Am I Doing?!?

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Jenna Magee

Sorry I’ve been so quiet lately, except for WIPocalypse updates. I guess I’ve just been busy. I can’t tell you exactly what all I’ve been spending my time on, because, frankly, my brain has been quite scattered. 2 of the … Continue reading →

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WIPocalypse Check-in – February 7, 2012

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jenna Magee

And the WIPocalypse continues! Here is my February update with my current WIPocalypse WIP list, including status updates: My current WIP pile: Northern Pine Designs – Geometric II Mill Hill – Spring Weathervanes – Floral Vase Jenna Magee – Purin … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Joe Paterno

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jenna Magee

This post may meet with some serious disapproval, but I feel the need to express my sorrow around the loss of former head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions football team, Joe Paterno. Growing up in a small town … Continue reading →

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Grow!

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jenna Magee

I have officially killed another WIP for WIPocalypse – woohoo! It isn’t a big finish, but any finish is a big deal for me. 🙂 This design is Grow! from Just Nan’s Over the Top collection. Here’s where it was … Continue reading →

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WIPocalypse Check-in – January 9, 2012

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Jenna Magee

Yes, the WIPocalypse is officially upon us! Here is my January update with my current WIPocalypse WIP list, including status updates: My current WIP pile: Northern Pine Designs – Geometric II Mill Hill – Spring Weathervanes – Floral Vase Jenna … Continue reading →

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WIP Killa

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Jenna Magee

I’m starting the 2012 WIPocalypse off with a bang! Last night, I completed a UFO that’s been languishing, unseen in one of my several stitching bags for years. Say hello (and goodbye) to a freebie from Chatelaine Designs – Tiny … Continue reading →

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My Little Art Space

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Jenna Magee

At the end of November, beginning of December, or somewhere around that time, I ordered another Ott-Lite lamp so that I could use it to illuminate my easel, allowing me to do some drawing and other artwork after the sun … Continue reading →

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Black Friday (-ish) Fabric Splurge

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jenna Magee

Okay, I am ashamed to admit it, but I splurged on some stash after Thanksgiving. Silkweaver had a sale, I thought I needed some fabric and the rest is… well, infamy, really. Wait, I mean history. Yeah, that’s it. 😉 … Continue reading →

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First Stitching Finish of 2012

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jenna Magee

Say hello to Nora Corbett’s The Sunflower Fairy: Design published in Cross-Stitch & Needlework Magazine’s September 2009 issue. Stitched on 32 count overdyed linen named Days Gone By from Silkweaver. Used the beads and fibers called for, with a few … Continue reading →

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