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My name is Mary Ruth Anderson (My nickname is Essie) and I’m a blogger that focuses on illustration, sewing, and nature photography. I currently live in Arizona.

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  • Disney,  Fabric,  My Blog,  Quilting,  Sewing

    Disney x Thomas Kinkade Mickey and Minnie Mouse Quilt Panel- Fabric and Future Plans

    Hi everyone! A few years ago, I noticed the Walmart location I normally shop at had a fabric panel for sale. It is part of the Disney x Thomas Kinkade collection. It features Micky and Minnie Mouse on a picnic,…

    By essieofwho November 10, 2025
  • Belle,  Costume,  Disney,  My Blog,  Sewing

    Making Belle’s Beauty and the Beast Live Action Movie Yellow Ballgown Part 2: The Fabric

    A few years ago, after I decided to make Belle’s dress from the live action version of Beauty and the Beast, I decided to buy all the things I needed to make the dress. The major supply I needed to…

    By essieofwho February 15, 2022
  • Belle,  Costume,  Disney,  My Blog,  Sewing

    Making Belle’s Beauty and the Beast Live Action Movie Yellow Ballgown Part 1: The Pattern & How I’m Adding Sleeves

    In a previous post, I talked about making Belle’s yellow ballgown from the live action version of Beauty and the Beat. When I saw the dress, I, like a lot of people, didn’t like it. To me, it looked more…

    By essieofwho February 8, 2022
  • Belle,  Costume,  Disney,  edith cushing,  My Blog,  Outlander,  Renaissance Festival Costume,  Sewing

    5 Costumes I Would Like to Make in 2021

    It’s almost the end of July, but I would like to make something to wear for Halloween. I like to plan and make Halloween costumes early because my work load can be inconsistent, so there is always a chance I…

    By essieofwho August 9, 2021
  • Costume,  Disney,  My Blog,  Patterns,  Sewing

    Simplicity x Disney’s Cruella Sewing Patterns at Joann’s

    Hi everyone! Recently, I received an email that Joann’s has exclusive fabric and sewing patterns inspired by Disney’s new movie, Cruella. I was curious, so when I had the chance to go to Joann’s, I went to see the patterns.…

    By essieofwho May 24, 2021
  • Disney,  Frozen,  My Blog,  Sewing,  Videos

    Frozen 2 Learn to Sew Olaf Body Pillow Finished and Video

    It’s been a few weeks since I mentioned that I sewed an Olaf body pillow using a Frozen 2 Learn to Sew kit I found at Walmart. Since Frozen 2 will be in theaters later this week, I wanted to…

    By essieofwho November 19, 2019
  • Art,  My Blog

    Digital Coloring Practice- Marie from The Aristocats

    Hi everyone! I’ve been in a huge personal art slump for a long time. In order to get myself out of my slump, I started to get back into digital painting. It’s been many months since I worked with Photoshop…

    By essieofwho May 10, 2018
  • Clothing,  Elsa,  Frozen,  My Blog,  Sewing

    1970’s Elsa Skirt

    A few months ago, I had plans to go to a pop culture convention with some friends of mine. Since I’m loosing weight, the only “geeky” clothes that fit me was a few t-shirts and my Tardis jumper skirt. I…

    By essieofwho August 5, 2017
  • Art,  My Blog

    Merida Pencil Drawing

    Back in 2013, after entering the Phoenix Comicon’s badge art contest, I decided to make plans for PCC’s 2014 badge art contest. I wanted to enter a Disney drawing because there wasn’t a Disney representation in 2013’s voted-on entries. I…

    By essieofwho April 17, 2015
  • Elsa,  Emmor Hunter,  My Blog,  Original Design

    Elsa Inspired Prom Dress

    I’m slowly getting the chance to finish the dresses I was planning on making for sale at my Etsy shop. (My day job has been driving me crazy lately so I don’t have the time to sew like I want…

    By essieofwho March 20, 2015
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