Author Archives: Jenna Magee

About Jenna Magee

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

Fried Eyes?

Working through a bit of a headache tonight. I think I pushed the limits with my eyes. Stitching for hours, then worked on the laptop, then stitched some more, through some TV into the mix and you get a lot … Continue reading

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One Model Done, Two to Go

My goal for this weekend was to finish all three models, if possible. I’m now starting to wonder if it will indeed be possible or not. I’m thinking not… but that’s probably okay. I just wanted to get these done … Continue reading

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New Models Have Arrived

Well, the models from the new designer I just starting talking about working for arrived yesterday. I immediately ripped open the package, inspected the contents, read through all of the charts and then ironed all of the fabric. I actually … Continue reading

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Rosebuds…

The teenage granddaughter comes downstairs for her date with this see-through blouse on and no bra. Her grandmother just pitched a fit, telling her not to dare go out like that! The teenager tells her “Loosen up Grams. These are … Continue reading

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The Saga of the Public Ladies’ Room

TOILET-SQUATTING EXERCISE CLASS My mother was a fanatic about public toilets. As a little girl, she’d bring me in the stall, teach me to wad up toilet paper and wipe the seat. Then, she’d carefully lay strips of toilet paper … Continue reading

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July Exchange Gift Progress

Hauled some major booty on this one today. I had moments where I just sat and stared at the thing for a little bit, contemplating what to do next and how to accomplish it, but I finished everything but the … Continue reading

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So Much Stitching…

so little time? Hopefully not the case. I did finish my second instance of the Dinky Dyes hardanger scissors fob on Thursday night. I was able to do a lot of stitching on Wednesday and Thursday while we were waiting … Continue reading

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Don’t Mess With Women Experiencing PMS or Menopause!

Q: How many women with PMS, or MENOPAUSE, does it take to change a light bulb? A: One! ONLY ONE!!!! And do you know WHY? Because no one else in this house knows HOW to change a light bulb! They … Continue reading

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Ranting About the Stigma of Mental Illness in Modern Culture

[begin rant] I fail to understand why “mental illness” is not treated like any other medical problem. It’s typically caused by an imbalance in brain chemicals. To me, this is the same as having a problem with your thyroid or … Continue reading

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Fruitful Weekend Nearly Completed

Well, it doesn’t really seem like I accomplished that much, but I know I did. I feel pretty good about the weekend as a whole. In addition to the outdoor work yesterday, I also finished a model last night that … Continue reading

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