EmnEllie Cross Stitch Blog

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...

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:                                                                           Leila...

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