Amy Ellis

Wife & mom to 4, author, quilter, teacher, blogger, and host of Bloggers' Quilt Festival on my blog. Visit me :

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The years keep passing by - too fast! Last week we celebrated Sophia's graduation, and this week is my birthday. There's been a LOT of cake lately (no complaints here 😊)!

Today only, save 40% off my entire shop with promo code -happybirthday - When I turned 40 a few years back

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As an uplifting way to end the month of fun, repost with proper @ credit in the caption of your favorite post you've seen. Something you learn, something encouraged you, inspired you, and got you to your sewing machine. With so many great posts over the month, there's no doubt th

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Do you have a quilting bucket list? We want to know the quilt that you must make and if you have plans to make it! #IGQuiltFest2023 #IGQuiltFest2023day30

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Enter to win some of Sarah's favorite notions, the new Jolie fat quarter bundle and Summer Breeze 2022 charm pack from Moda, and a Meori craft tote all from @sjmax105 - To enter, leave a comment about your must-have notion in the sewing room!
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Note:: This giveaway is not sponso

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I love all my finishes and had a hard tie selecting one to focus on today. In the end I decided to go with Talk of the Town in a king size since I haven’t shared it yet this month!

This simple patchwork is anything but basic and shows off any fabric combinations effortlessly.

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Share a photo of your all-time favorite quilt finish and why. Was it the recipient? The lessons learned? We want the backstory for this quilt!
Look for a giveaway from @sjmax105 a little later today!
#IGQuiltFest2023 #IGQuiltFest2023day29

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Many of us are very tactile and love the texture found in quilting, what's your favorite quilty texture? #IGQuiltFest2023 #IGQuiltFest2023day28

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I'm currently working on a sample of my quilt Ripple Effect - it's been a slow process for a few different reasons, but I'm enjoying the project all the same! Two different block sizes in one quilt, and three different quilt sizes in the pattern. There's a lot of math to check (m

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What are you currently working on? We would love a preview of what's to come from you in the days and months ahead. Design wall to fabric pull and all the steps in between are acceptable ideas for your WIP! #IGQuiltFest2023 #IGQuiltFest2023day27

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Hand or machine binding? Is there a tutorial that you turn to again and again? Share a photo of a favorite binding, and give us the binding pointers that you've picked up along the way. #IGQuiltFest2023 #IGQuiltFest2023day26

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Where do you go when you are looking for quilting inspiration? Nature, images, books, or friends there's no wrong answer! #IGQuiltFest2023 #IGQuiltFest2023day25

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Is there a new skill on your horizon? What is the skill that you want to explore, OR are looking for a little help with? This community will have lots of great resources for you! Just ask! #IGQuiltFest2023 #IGQuiltFest2023day24

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These images of my Dart quilt make me even more ready for spring! Our mountains (and yards!) are full of snow as we have had winter snowfalls for the history books. While I'm ready for spring the last thing anyone wants is for it all to melt off too fast! Fingers crossed our temp

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Show us your quilt out in the wild - backyard shinanigans, or national park adventures all work. What made you select this quilt/photo to share? #IGQuiltFest2023 #IGQuiltFest2023day23

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This is the quilt I'm snuggled up with right now! My scrappy Tipsy Triangles. I made this quilt in the early covid days, and it was a fantastic place to put my anxious thoughts and feelings.

Unfortunately, my turn has come to deal with Covid, and I'm camped out on the couch und

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You know, the quilt that always seems to be rumpled up on the couch, being drug around the house by a toddler, or your fur baby snuggled up. Share your quilt being used and loved, and you can tell us what makes it the most loved quilt. #IGQuiltFest2023 #IGQuiltFest2023day17 Look

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There are SO many steps that go into making a quilt, what's your favorite? Designing, cutting, piecing, pressing, quilting, binding. Where is your happy place? #IGQuiltFest2023 #IGQuiltFest2023day21

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I had a hard time coming up with a photo for this one - I love all the random bits of fabric that come into my space! This is my Dancing Stars quilt made a few years back (2015ish) with scrap fabric leftover from other projects. Initially I wasn’t sure how they were all going t

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You know, that fabric you bought and now can't imagine why you bought it? How did you use it in a quilt, or did you!? We would love to see your creative use of the least exciting fabric in your stash. Or the quilt that made you think twice about selecting the pattern! #IGQuiltFes

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My favorite tools are not at all obscure, but I would be lost without them! Kai snips, Clover Extra Fine Patchwork Pins, and the Olfa Splash rotary cutter.

Kai snips are sharp and comfortable in my hand.
The Clover pins glide through my fabric, and secure it without warping th