Monthly Archives: May 2006

Post Office Inundation – Part 1

Posted on May 11, 2006 by Jenna Magee

I messed up. Yep, I seem to do that every once in a while. I forgot to write out the bills and get them posted. You see, I broke out the bills into different lumps this time, which I don’t … Continue reading →

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SBQ – May 10, 2006

Posted on May 10, 2006 by Jenna Magee

Today’s SBQ is: When you stitch from a kit and use the supplied floss do you have leftovers? If so, how much and what do you do with them? If not, do you usually have just enough or do you … Continue reading →

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Career Interest Inventory

Posted on May 10, 2006 by Jenna Magee

Most interesting…. Jennifer, based on your responses, your top career area is Writing and Journalism Careers in this field often demand that you possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills. You have a natural talent for articulating a message in … Continue reading →

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“Victory is Mine!”

Posted on May 9, 2006 by Jenna Magee

To quote Stewie Griffin. And for those of you reading who have no idea what I’m talking about, Stewie Griffin is a baby who has a serious Napoleonic complex and stars in a cartoon named Family Guy. Today’s victory was … Continue reading →

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1.5 Down…

Posted on May 7, 2006 by Jenna Magee

0.5 to go! Yep, that’s right. I’ve completed the stitching on my piece for the SBEBB Melanie’s Exchange. And, after spending two hours in ACMoore on Friday night, I finally figured out that I only really have one option for … Continue reading →

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I Mowed the Lawn!

Posted on May 6, 2006 by Jenna Magee

That probably sounds a bit odd, but it is the first time I’ve mowed the lawn since I was in my early teens, believe it or not. 🙂 It was fun and I like to be as precise as possible, … Continue reading →

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SBQ – May 3, 2006

Posted on May 3, 2006 by Jenna Magee

Today’s SBQ is: Do you or have you stitched with over-dyed threads? (Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Six Strand Sweets, etc.) If so, what is your opinion concerning them? If not, why not? I’ve stitched a decent … Continue reading →

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Advice on Blocking

Posted on May 3, 2006 by Jenna Magee

Okay, has anyone ever blocked a cross stitch project when finished? Due to the amount of pull that I had to do on my mystery sampler in order to get any sort of effect with the coil filling on that … Continue reading →

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May Stitching Goals

Posted on May 1, 2006 by Jenna Magee

Another ambitious list this month. We’ll see what I can manage. 🙂 Finish model Finish SBEBB Melanie’s Exchange Finish SBEBB Eight Corner Pillow (Biscornu) Exchange Stitch my Round Robin piece Work on VSCyberstitchers July Exchange Gift Work on Dragonfly Stitches … Continue reading →

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April Stitching Goals in Review

Posted on May 1, 2006 by Jenna Magee

Looking through this month’s goals, I have to say that I didn’t do too badly. Yay me! 🙂 Finish Laura’s Quilt Square Finish Alchemy Stitchcraft – Mystery Sampler SAL 🙁 Work on VSCyberstitchers July Exchange Gift Start SBEBB Melanie’s Exchange … Continue reading →

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