Lucky Logs Quilt There’s nothing quite like the warmth of a handmade quilt during the holiday season. At Ellis D Quilter , we’ve been busy creating festive, cozy designs that make perfect gifts for family and friends—or even for your own home. These Christmas quilts are more than decorations; they’re heirlooms in the making, stitched with care and designed to bring joy year after year. Imagine curling up under a quilt that’s not only beautiful but also meaningful. Whether it’

The holidays are a time for giving, sharing, and creating memories. While big-box stores and online giants make shopping easy, there’s something extraordinary about choosing gifts from small businesses—especially when those gifts are handmade with love and meaning. At Ellis D Quilter , we believe every stitch tells a story. This season, we invite you to give gifts that go beyond the ordinary—gifts that warm hearts, celebrate life’s milestones, and keep cherished memories clos

There are moments in life when words fall short, and comfort must come in other forms. Recently, I had the privilege of creating three handmade memory quilts for three children who lost their father far too soon. Each quilt tells a story—a story of love, family, and the beautiful memories that will never fade. These quilts were born from the thoughtfulness of their mother, who wanted her children to have something tangible to hold onto. She entrusted me with pieces of his lif

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I want to start out by saying as we plan ahead for the holiday season... remember the true spirit of the holidays—kindness and gratitude....

When do you start planning for Christmas? Do you plan all year long or do you wait until the last possible moment?! I must admit I start...

Now that you have your sewing machine set (and cleaned), cutting tools and rulers...what is left?! Well, there are a whole bunch of...

After your sewing machine, having a good cutting mat and a sharp rotary cutter are the first two things that are needed when you start...

CUTTING TOOLS! I had never even heard of a rotary cutter before I started quilting.

Affiliate links are provided below, meaning if you purchase any of the products through my link, I make a small commission. As I have...

As most quilters and crafters, I can't have just one project in the works at a time so....besides working on a custom order (the falling...

It's been a couple of weeks since I started these fun Knitted Star Baby quilts and they are finally finished! I spent a few hours over...

Two years ago, I was introduced to Brittany Lloyd through an online community. She had recently published her Knitted Star quilt pattern...

in the meantime...have a look around my Instagram account at @EllisDQuilter. Below are a few samplings of things I have made recently.