EmnEllie Cross Stitch Blog

  The leaves are falling, the weather is crisp and cool, and the smell of pumpkin spice coffee is wafting through the air. Why not greet the season with a cross stitch chart of a beloved beverage? On the pictured model above I used all DMC, and 18 count Vintage Country Mocha Aida. Finished size on 18 count Aida: 3 inches (7.8cm) wide x 3 inches (7.8cm) high. Stitch count is 55 wide x 55 high. This listing is for a digital download cross stitch chart of the pictured cross stitch above. Nothing will be physically sent to you. More info on the digital download process here : And the link to the chart in my shop is here   Happy Stitching! Copyright 2020 EmnEllie. Please do not copy, distribute, or use without permission.

  Calling all cross stitching book lovers! I tried to keep these bookmarks classic and timeless. You will receive the pdf charts for all three bookmarks, as well as written instructions on how I finished them. Bookmark #1: stitch count is 16 x 88. Finished size on 16 count aida is approximately 1 inches (2.5cm) wide x 5-1/2 inches (14cm) high Bookmarks #2 and #3: stitch count is 17 x 80. Finished size on 16 count aida is approximately 1 inches (2.7cm) wide x 5 inches (12.7cm) high One color of floss is used throughout, DMC Blanc. In the pictured model above, I used blue 16 count aida. Link to my Etsy shop listing for this digital download chart is  here Happy Stitching!    Marisol

Mini Autumn Triptych by me     Fall Sale Alert!   In honor of my favorite season, I'm running a 20% off sale on all charts in my shop. The sale is from Sep 15, 2020 11:00 AM—Sep 26, 2020 12:00 AM.    My shop name is EmnEllie on Etsy, and there is a link to my shop in the upper right hand corner of the blog.   Happy Stitching!   Marisol 

September, Koalas, and Peach Rings   Welcome back, my cross stitch friends! August just came and went, didn't it? Summer is wrapping up, and I'm looking forward to Fall! Hot beverages, orange and red leaves, Halloween and Thanksgiving, cooler weather; what's not to like about all of that? And of course, since we're cross stitchers, our minds turn to the mountain of seasonal projects just waiting to be stitched. Or some of us have already put away their Summer ffo's and displayed their Fall ffo's. I belong to the first group :)   While writing the above, I've been munching away on Peach Rings. I do so love this candy. Maybe I'll be adventurous next time and get a different flavor. (Not really. I always cave and buy the peach flavor. Delicious!)   EmnEllie Bookmarks   I love to read, and I love cross stitch. Let's start making some bookmarks!    First step; gather materials. For these bookmarks, I'll use a 16 count blue aida, and my cone of DMC Wh

  Happy Thursday! I've had a busy and productive week! Happy to report that I've finished the bell pull, and have started work on the next project. Progress on Red Rose Bell Pull   It was such a joy to see this pattern come to life. This is such a beautiful poem, and choosing the motifs was really fun.  Huzzah! Now shall we go for a fully finished object? Yes we shall! First off, I squared the edges of my Aida, using my Mother's incredibly sharp cutter. This was fun, and my fingers only came close to being cut a few times :) Burrowed around in some drawers and found this lovely piece of red felt, then cut the red felt to the same size as my Aida.   Does this Perle cotton look familiar? If you thought,"Didn't she use that Perle Cotton in the chart as well?" You'd be correct! I liked it so much, I decided to use it in the next step.  Once, very many Christmases ago, my Mother and I sat down and made the most adorable felt mice. That was my introduction to

This Time it's a Whimsical Chart Isn't she cute on her mushroom seat? Very fond of the Coloris floss I used! It's a quick stitch, only 80 stitches wide by 80 stitches high. You could frame it, make it into a wall hanging, make it into a cushion etc.   The fabric on the model above is 18 count Rustico Aida. Finished size on 18 count fabric is  11.28 cm x 11.28 cm (4  1/2" x 4  1/2") Link to the free PDF chart is here Happy Stitching!  Marisol

Happy Monday! I'm going to try something new on this blog. Instead of showing updates on my wip's and my rotation, I think I'll share more progress on the charts I'm designing for my shop. More progress pictures, and behind the scenes looks at my designing, and of course keep an eye out for free charts. Tell me what you think!       Red, Red Rose Bell Pull           My leftover Aida I've seen so many beautiful bell pull charts lately, so I thought I'd try my hand at designing one. I looked in my stash, and found that I had a funny sized piece of 18 count white aida. Aida is such a sturdy fabric. Waste is awful, never throw away your scraps of fabric, no matter how oddly shaped they are. You never know when you'll need them!   Next step; design! I chose a poem by Robert Burns, because I love the poem, and the floss color really complimented the motifs I would be using.    Robert Burns, Poet         Designing bands is pretty fun, and this time I thought I'

Animal Crackers, and Old Glory   The other day at the grocery store, I picked up a big 'ole package of animal crackers; they're absolutely delicious! No frosting or sprinkles or anything, nice and crunchy. Most of the animals are easily recognizable, like the lion, the giraffe, and the dachshund. But others are still a mystery. One appears to be a strange mixture of a dinosaur and some other creature... Progress on Contemporary Flag   So here's what it looked like the last time you saw it:   And here's what it looks like now: Nice! Perfect lighting outside for the picture too. Working from stripe to stripe is very enjoyable. Maybe the next time I pick this one up, I'll focus more on the blue part, then do a bit of that white stripe, then more blue, then white stripe etc. Next in the Rotation is...   Drum roll, drum roll, drum roll...   Great Wave off Kanagawa!   Been a while since I stitched on this one. I'm off to go and tackle a TON of that cream colored sk

A Change in My Rotation I've made up my mind, I'm going to change my rotation rules. Instead of a lottery system, I will instead just stitch on what I want for awhile. I feel wild! I will give myself one week to work on the wip, then I'll post my blog post as usual showing my progress.  Progress on Still Life with Tangerines  Here's how far I got: Oh my gosh I love that peel on the bottom. Is it just me, or does it look a bit like a shrimp?  Next in the Rotation is... Drum roll, drum roll, drum roll... Contemporary Flag!  Happy Stitching! Marisol

Another Week of Tangerines, and Thinking of a Change in my Rotation  I'm so enjoying working on Still Life with Tangerines! Because of that, I've decided to work on it for another week, it's such an appropriate summer wip. Also thinking of maybe stopping my lottery for a bit. Have to give it some thought. Progress on Still Life with Tangerines  Here's what it looks like right now: Look at that peel! The Luca S. designers are really good. The shading is incredible, it feels more like a watercolor than cross stitch. See everyone next week! Maybe I'll change my rotation rules, maybe I'll make a new start. But I'll definately drool over a Riolis kit! See you next week, and Happy Stitching! Marisol 

It's so hot, I'm melting, I'm torn. It's absolutely beautiful outside; but it's also really, ridiculously hot. At the same time that I want to stand in the sunshine, I want to stand in front of an A/C. Progress on Linen & Threads Mystery Sampler Decided to give this one more time, but not sure if I've made an equal amount of progress. What do you think? Here's what it looked like the last time you saw it: And here's what it looks like now: I'm so enjoying this chart! Next in the Rotation is...  Drum roll, drum roll, drum roll... Still Life with Tangerines! This one is so pretty, looks like a watercolor! Happy Stitching! Marisol

Happy Independence Day! Hope everyone had a lovely Fourth of July! Posting this a few days late, but if you still have that patriotic Independence Day spirit, and a need to stitch something along those lines, click the link and stitch away. Or add it to your stash for next year :) The link to the chart is here Happy Stitching! Marisol

New Chart! Mini Tudor Sampler by EmnEllie Tudor inspired motifs, such as a crown and a Tudor rose, adorn this traditional cross stitch sampler. Bands and an alphabet surround the motifs of this traditional English inspired sampler. In the pictured model above, I added initials. These initials will not be shown in the chart that is sent to you, that area will be left blank so that you can insert your own initials using the alphabet from the sampler if you wish. Stitch count is 80 wide by 80 high. The fabric used was 18 count Vintage Country Mocha Aida. One color was used throughout, DMC 115 Variegated Garnet. Finished size on 18 count Aida is approximately 4-1/2 inches (11.3cm) wide by 4-1/2 inches (11.3cm) high. This listing is for a digital download cross stitch chart of the pictured cross stitch above. Nothing will be physically sent to you. More info on the digital download process here: https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013328108-Downloading-a-Digital-Item The link to the

Summer is Here I'm melting! It's so hot here. But it shall not stop me from stitching! Cross stitch (and ice cream) will power me through the summer!  Progress on Fantasy Triptych Sometimes when you work on a Wentzler, you see an ocean of confetti and think of stitching on another wip. This time around I sat down, rolled up my sleeves and tackled that confetti!  Here's what it looked like the last time you saw it: Fantasy Triptych before And here it is now:                                                                    Fantasy Triptych after  According to my blog I haven't worked on this since december. But I think that I have worked on it more recently than that, so a part of the progress pictured above might not be solely from this week.  There is so much blended floss! Very pleased with my progress :) Next in the Rotation is...  Drum roll, drum roll, drum roll... Linen & Threads Mystery Sampler! Woo hoo! See you next week! Happy Stitching, Marisol

Howdy everybody! It's Friday, we made it to the end of the week! My weekend plans include lots of stitching, reading, and murder mysteries. Recently, I've started using more e-books. I have to be careful not to overspend, it's so easy to browse a digital bookstore and buy a few books! Have to admit though, there's something charming about a hardback book. And how can you replace the smell of a new book?  Update on Leilani  Now let's dig in to the cross stitch! Last time you were here, I was pretty happy to draw Leilani again. I am pleased to report that more of her skirt has been stitched.  Here's what she looked like the last time you saw her: Leilani before  And here's what she looks like now:                                                                           Leilani after Huzzah! You know, the next time I stitch her I might be able to complete all the cross stitch on her skirt! Exciting stuff :) Next up in the Rotation is... Drum roll,

Parrot Sampler by EmnEllie Summer stitching is here! This is a free cross stitch chart, designed by me, just download the pdf. A tropical scene, a cute parrot surrounded by an alphabet and blooming pink blossoms. Stitch this slice of the tropics for a fan of parrots. Brighten up an office with these cheerful colors! This would also be a charming addition to a child's bedroom. On the pictured model above I used a total of 9 colors, all of them DMC. The colors are: 844  434  822  4050  4210  4240  3865  3821  3716 The fabric is an off white linen, 32 count. I stitched the model using 1 strand of floss over 2 Stitch count is 90 x 90 Finished size is approximately 14.3 cm x 14.3 cm ( 5 3/4"  x 5 3/4" ) on 32 count linen over 2. Here's the pdf: The link to the chart is here Happy Stitching! Marisol

Summer is in the air, and so are some new charts!  Welcome You could place this chart on your desk, near your front door, or anywhere else in your home and greet your visitors with cross stitch. This would also be a charming housewarming gift. Stitch count is 100 wide x 40 high The pictured model was stitched on 18 count Ivory aida One color of floss was used throughout, DMC 816 Finished size when stitched on 18 count aida is approximately 5-1/2 inches (14.1cm) wide by 2-1/4 inches (5.6cm) high That's All! If you're interested in this chart or any of the other charts in my shop, there's a link on the right hand side of the blog. Go forth and enjoy your summer stitching! Happy Stitching! Marisol

Long Time No See! Sorry it's been awhile since my last post! Haven't been stitching on my wip's lately. Hoping to get more stitching time in this week! Progress Update on Wild Card Decided to stitch on Leilani. It felt so right stitching this tropical lady in May. The color of the floss and the fabric got me into a summer mood. Here's what she looked like the last time you saw her: Leilani before And here's what she looks like now: Leilani after Skin! Decided not to stitch her skin 1 over 1, looks good so far, we'll see how it turns out. And her skirt; gorgeous! Really like the way that the flowers are turning out. Can't wait to get to the beading. Next in the Rotation is... Drum roll, drum roll, drum roll... Leilani! Wow! She really wants to be stitched, doesn't she! I'll be back again next week to share my progress. Until then, Happy Stitching! Marisol

Progress Update on J is for Jack O' Lantern Hello again! Been a busy beaver over here. Weather is absolutely beautiful, and I've been getting a goodly amount of stitching time in. So here is what J is for Jack O' Lantern looked like the last time you saw it: And here's what it looks like now: A stem! That green is beautiful. I like the roundness of this pumpkin too. Initially I did have my doubts about the brown shades of this pumpkin, but I've gotta say it's grown on me. And that leaf! Next in the rotation is... Drum roll, drum roll, drum roll... Wild Card! Leilani here I come!!!! Might pick up some other wip's too! Happy Stitching! Marisol

What's New in the Shop!     Mini Spring Triptych Stitch this quick little design for the Springtime. From left to right; strawberries, a bluebird, and a watering can. I used variegated floss to achieve the shading effect of the vines, flower blossoms, bluebird, and the watering can. I stitched this on 18 count ivory aida. Stitch count is 94 wide x 37 high. I used DMC floss, and the numbers are; 92, 107, 310, 121, 53 Finished size is approximately 5 1/4" wide x 2" high ( 13.3 cm wide by 5.2 cm high ) on 18 count aida. Red Band Sampler 1   Decided to make a traditional band sampler again! Stitch Count is 100 x 138 The pictured model was stitched on 18 count Ivory Aida. Finished size on 18 count aida is approximately 5-1/2 inches (14.1cm) wide x 7-3/4 inches (19.5cm) high. Mini Ship Sampler   The moon and stars are shining in the night sky; a cheerful fire blazes in a tall house that overlooks the sea; smoke puffs out of the chimney over th

Progress Update on Contemporary Flag Hi! So I didn't get a page finish on this one, but in my defense I grossly underestimated the actual size of the page I was working on. But hey! I made a lot of progress, and that makes me happy. Here's what it looked like the last time you saw it: before And here's what it looks like now: after  I apologize for the lighting, it's a dark rainy day here!  Stars! I stitched some stars! Isn't the shading in this chart amazing?  Next in the rotation is...  Drum roll, drum roll, drum roll... J is for Jack O Lantern Fall in April! Hurray! This one is so fun to stitch on. Fabric is pretty nice to. Stay well, and keep stitchin'! Happy Stitching! Marisol  

Be Well Freebie This is a free cross stitch chart, designed by me, just download the pdf. Enjoy! Here's the pdf: Here Happy Stitching! Marisol

Dropping in to Say Hello! How are you? Enjoying your time at home? I don't leave my house very often anyway, so my routine has not been disrupted very much, I'm a bit of a homebody. Progress Update on Contemporary Flag Last week I promised a page finish. Alas, I have no page finish to report! But I've decided to be at least a bit true to my word, and have decided to keep stitching on this one for another week in the hopes of getting that page finish. So I'll see you next week! Happy Stitching! Marisol

  Greetings from my Cross Stitch Citadel!  How's the social distancing going? Is anyone getting any stitching done? Sorry for not posting in awhile! I wanted to give Kanagawa an extra week, because I hadn't stitched on it much during the first week.  For the past few days the weather here has been really dark and dreary. But the temperature is cooling down too, so that's nice. This is such weird weather for the end of March.  Progress on the Great Wave off Kanagawa  I apologize for the poor lighting in these pictures, but like I said; it's a really dark day outside!  Here's what it looked like the last time you saw it: before And here's what it looks like now: after "But wait!" you're saying, "What about the page finish you were talking about in the last blog post?!" I know, I'm asking myself that question too. But at least I made some progress on the sky!  Next in the

What's New in the Shop! Only one new chart in the shop this time, but I'm very pleased with how it turned out! Light and Truth Band Sampler Light and Truth Band Sampler The phrase in this sampler is taken from the 42nd psalm. Flowers, birds, and various other motifs make up this traditional sampler. In the pictured model above, I added initials and the year. These initials and the year will not be shown in the chart that is sent to you. Stitch count is  101 wide x 140 high. Finished size on 18 count aida is approximately 5 3/4" (14.3 cm) wide by 7 3/4" high (19.8 cm) high. The fabric used was 18 count Vintage Country Mocha, and the sole color is DMC Blanc. That's All! See you next time! And until then, Happy Stitching, Marisol