Monthly Archives: October 2007

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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Okay, That’s It!

Posted on October 13, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I’m tired of my startitis. No more. I have projects in various states of progress all over the place and I have actually lost my Halloween project. It was a cute purple bat with plaid on its wings that said … Continue reading →

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I’m So Behind…

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Jenna Magee

On blog reading, that is. I just took the plunge and did the dreaded “Mark Folder Read” function on my Stitching Blogs folder. I’m sorry for anything I’ve missed, but I’ve been model stitching and working hard on my renaissance … Continue reading →

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New Items at OSL!

Posted on October 8, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I have several copies of this year’s Just CrossStitch ornament special issue, for those of you who have not already gotten your hands on one. I also have the 10th anniversary ornament collection book from Just CrossStitch. Plus, this year’s … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Beading

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I decided today that I wanted to do a little bit of beading. I started another purse pin, this time with my own materials, so it won’t have the pretty bow pin; it will probably just have a safety pin … Continue reading →

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Stitchy and Non-Stitchy Finishes

Posted on October 3, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I just finished Little House Needleworks’ Berries collaboration kit today. I substituted our last name for the word Berries and yes, I left the leaves off at the bottom because the right one was going to run into the “g.” … Continue reading →

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My First Birthday Gift of 2007!

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I have to say that I have the most wonderful friends. I am so blessed! When we returned home late Saturday night from Hershey, worn out and glad to be home, I found a package in my mail box from … Continue reading →

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October Stitching Goals

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Finish Winter Dragon on Leslie’s RR and send Finish Just Nan – Barnabee’s Quest (?) Work on The Sweetheart Tree – Pretty Posies (?) Work on Dimensions – Bonsai and Buddha

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