Author Archives: Jenna Magee

About Jenna Magee

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

Stitchers’ Meme – More Backsies

Posted on May 30, 2006 by Jenna Magee

Here are a few questions to answer: 1. Do you enjoy backstitching? 2. Do you do it as you go or at the very end? 3. Does the amount of backstitching in a project influence your decision to stitch a … Continue reading →

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Stitchers’ Meme – Show Us Your Backside!

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Jenna Magee

Are the backs of your stitching nice and neat or a rat’s nest? Is the neatness or lack thereof something you even spend time thinking about? Post a picture or 2 of your projects’ backsides. Having been a model stitcher … Continue reading →

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New (to me) Stitchers’ Meme – Have a Case of Startitis?

Posted on May 28, 2006 by Jenna Magee

I stumbled across a new (to me) site with memes for stitchers entitled (appropriately), Memes for Stitchers. To be honest, I ignored it at first because the questions didn’t seem to come very often, but apparently I hit Emily during … Continue reading →

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The Classic Dames Test

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Jenna Magee

Myrna LoyYou scored 26% grit, 14% wit, 33% flair, and 40% class! You are class itself, the calm, confident “perfect woman.” Men turn and look at you admiringly as you walk down the street, and even your rivals have a … Continue reading →

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The Temptress

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Jenna Magee

Today, it is my turn to be an evil stash temptress. 😈 I just found a wonderful new cross stitch design site! I LOVE her oriental designs, in particular. I hope that some of you will find tempting patterns there, … Continue reading →

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Phoebe Photos

Posted on May 25, 2006 by Jenna Magee

Outi mentioned in a comment the other day that she didn’t think she had seen photos of Phoebe before. Oh ho ho! I barely need an excuse to show off pictures of my beautiful furbaby, especially since I didn’t think … Continue reading →

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SBQ – May 24, 2006

Posted on May 24, 2006 by Jenna Magee

Today’s SBQ was suggested by Nancy and is: What is your favorite specialty stitch? Which one is your least favorite? Why? I never have just one favorite, but two of my recent favorites are the Rhodes Heart and the Diamond … Continue reading →

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Happy 50th Birthday Dad!

Posted on May 24, 2006 by Jenna Magee

Happy 50th Birthday to you! Happy 50th Birthday to you! Happy 50th Birthday, dear Daddy! Happy 50th Birthday to you! Yep, it’s officially my Dad’s 50th birthday today! I hope you have a bright, sunshine-y, happy day, Dad! And yes, … Continue reading →

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Poison Ivy…

Posted on May 23, 2006 by Jenna Magee

It’s more than just the title of a catchy song, it’s the cause of an unpleasant allergic reaction on my right arm. Last Wednesday, I started to notice some bumps along the inside of my right wrist that were very … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Biscornus from Iceland

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Jenna Magee

On Sunday, we pulled up to the mailbox and Terry pulled some mail off of the top and then had to reach both hands in to pull out a package. As you may recall, my postal gentleman has a particular … Continue reading →

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