Author Archives: Jenna Magee

About Jenna Magee

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

a love note

Posted on October 23, 2005 by Jenna Magee

This post is from Jenna’s mom. I hijacked her blog. 😉 On midafternoon of October 23, 1975, an extraordinary event occurred: A comet was seen dancing across the skies and a beautiful new soul took form. Her name was Jennifer … Continue reading →

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Stitching Update

Posted on October 21, 2005 by Jenna Magee

I know I haven’t posted much stitchy stuff lately, but y’all have to know by now that this model stitching project has taken over my stitching life. However, I am nearing the finish line with it and can see the … Continue reading →

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My Thursday is a Friday!

Posted on October 20, 2005 by Jenna Magee

Woohoo! I’m leaving work in about two hours and won’t be back in until lunchtime on Monday (if at all; might work from home that day). I’m so excited, which is a good thing because the endorphins from my excitement … Continue reading →

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Stitching Blogger’s Question of the Week – October 19, 2005

Posted on October 19, 2005 by Jenna Magee

Today’s “Stitching Blogger’s Question” was suggested by Cathy and is: Do you mark or hi-lite your patterns or can you follow them without any markings? Do you make copies to mark up, or do you mark originals? Yes, I mark … Continue reading →

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Thanks for Your Comments!

Posted on October 18, 2005 by Jenna Magee

I never did write and officially thank everyone for their kind comments on my flanged pillow finish from the other week. So, thanks everybody! 😀 I also couldn’t find where I gave props to Summer Louise Truswell for her great … Continue reading →

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I Wish You Enough

Posted on October 15, 2005 by Jenna Magee

Recently, I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport as the daughter’s departure had been announced. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said, “I love you and I wish you … Continue reading →

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At Least It’s Not Asian Bird Flu

Posted on October 14, 2005 by Jenna Magee

I’ve been out of work for 4 days – it’s driving me nuts and I’m bored out of my mind! Dressed in sweatpants, a sweatshirt, with a blanket on my legs and a scarf wrapped around my neck, I must … Continue reading →

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Stitching Blogger’s Question of the Week – October 12, 2005

Posted on October 12, 2005 by Jenna Magee

Today’s “Stitching Blogger’s Question” was suggested by Outi and is: How do you `non-hoopists’ who use a rotation system handle it (as it seems to be lot easier if you are in good terms with hoop)? Do you have several … Continue reading →

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My First Flanged Pillow Finish!

Posted on October 9, 2005 by Jenna Magee

I guess I’m on a little bit of a finishing roll this weekend. Actually, I blame today on deciding to drag the sewing machine out of the closet. I was doing laundry and got sidetracked when I came across a … Continue reading →

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ISO Quick & Easy November 2005 Magazine

Posted on October 9, 2005 by Jenna Magee

Can someone out there please do me a favor? I believe that this is a UK publication. I found a review of it on San’s blog and I just have to have it! It has a chart for the Blackthorn … Continue reading →

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