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About Me

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.

Social Networking Sites

  • DeviantART
  • Facebook
  • Flickr
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter
  • Youtube Channel- The Estella Initiative Archive
  • Youtube Channel-Essie of Who
  • YouTube Channel: The Estella Initiative

Stores and Print Shops

  • Etsy Store- Stella Junon (Formerly Emmor Hunter)
  • Spoonflower
  • Arizona,  My Blog,  Personal,  Renaissance Festival

    Why I’m Not Probably Not Going to the Renaissance Festival This Year

    Hi everyone! It’s that time of the year when I used to go to the Arizona Renaissance Festival. I used to really enjoy going and would have a fun time eating, watching the shows, and photographing what I saw there.…

    By essieofwho February 4, 2026
  • My Blog,  Personal,  Photography

    A Few Software Setbacks for My Planned Posts

    Hi everyone! I have so bad news: My photo editing software I use for blogging is no longer working.

    By essieofwho October 13, 2025
  • Fabric,  My Blog,  Sewing

    Some Thoughts About JoAnn Stores Closing For Good

    Hi everyone! I know it’s been a while since I published a post on this blog, but unfortunately I haven’t felt up to writing. I keep going back and forth about what to write and if I should talk about…

    By essieofwho March 11, 2025
  • Knitting,  My Blog,  Personal,  Sewing

    Taking a Hobby Break (Sewing, Knitting, Ect.)

    Hi everyone! Well, it’s official. I am taking a sewing, knitting, and hobby that requires heavy use of my right hand break. I decided to do this because I have begun to struggle with stiffness in my right thumb. I…

    By essieofwho August 20, 2024
  • My Blog,  Sewing

    Thoughts on Sewing While Sick

    Hi everyone! As I write this post, I am currently feeling under the weather. I hate feeling under the weather because it could me different things, including potential unintentional exposure to something I am allergic to. Right now, I think…

    By essieofwho February 7, 2023
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    Where I’ve Been, Why I’ve Been Gone, and Plans for 2023

    Hi everyone! It’s January 2023 and I can’t believe it! For me, the past year has gone by both slowly and fast. Even though I wanted to write more posts at the end of the year, I decided not to.…

    By essieofwho January 4, 2023
  • Arizona,  My Blog,  Photography

    Why I’m Not Posting New Arizona Desert Photographs

    Hi everyone! After a lot of thought, I decided to talk about my photography and why I haven’t posted many photographs of my favorite desert scenery. I already mentioned earlier this year that my favorite photography spots in Arizona are…

    By essieofwho October 19, 2022
  • Art,  Crochet,  Knitting,  My Blog,  Personal,  Photography,  Sewing

    How My Hobbies Improve My Mental Health and Confidence

    To make a long story short, I’m having some problems with my pink and green quilt. I originally thought I knew what was wrong with it, but I was wrong. Due to this, I decided to postpone any blog updates…

    By essieofwho June 14, 2022
  • My Blog,  Personal

    I’m Changing My Blogging Name… and Why I Decided to Do It

    This post has been copied from Essie of Who to a post made on The Estella Initiative. The Estella Initiative is the “sister” blog of Essie of Who and focuses on beauty and lifestyle oriented content not talked about here. I…

    By essieofwho March 16, 2022
  • My Blog,  Personal

    New Computer is Here! What it is, Why I Purchased it, and What I Think of It

    Hi everyone! It’s been a few weeks since I started using my new computer. When I purchased the computer, I wanted to write a post about what kind of computer it is, why I purchased the computer I did, and…

    By essieofwho March 15, 2022
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Posts on this blog are not sponsored unless otherwise stated.

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  • DeviantART
  • Facebook
  • Flickr
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter
  • Youtube Channel- The Estella Initiative Archive
  • Youtube Channel-Essie of Who
  • YouTube Channel: The Estella Initiative

Stores and Print Shops

  • Etsy Store- Stella Junon (Formerly Emmor Hunter)
  • Spoonflower
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