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Ellie Mae's Handquilted Weekender
Ellie Mae's Handquilted Weekender
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Ellie Mae's Handquilted Weekender
Handquilted in Gatlinburg, Tennessee — One Animal at a Time
By Eleanor "Ellie Mae" Hartwell — 74, master quilter. 42 years at the frame. 14,000+ bags quilted by hand in a converted barn at the edge of the Smoky Mountains.
"Every animal I quilt is one I've loved. Biscuit's been on that frame so long I could stitch him with my eyes closed. I want every woman who carries one of these bags to feel like she's carrying a little piece of home with her."
What's in the Box
Why This Bag Is Different
Stitch by stitch, by hand. Every bag takes 16+ hours of skilled handwork. No machine could replicate the texture or the soft, layered weight that 42 years of practice puts into every seam.
Psychedelic Cat, Dachshund with Sunflowers, Poodle Group, Black Cat Patchwork, Sleeping Calico Kittens, or French Bulldogs with Flowers — each animal quilted stitch by stitch, not printed or ironed on.
Holds its shape even when fully packed. Soft against your hand, structured enough to stand on its own. The quilting creates a padded shell that protects everything inside.
Comfortable when fully loaded. The padding runs the full length so the strap never digs into your hand on a long walk to the gate.
Roomy enough for a full weekend — clothes, toiletry kit, a book, your pet's travel blanket. Compact enough to fit overhead on most U.S. domestic flights.
Psychedelic Cat, Dachshund with Sunflowers, Poodle Group, Black Cat Patchwork, Sleeping Calico Kittens, French Bulldogs with Flowers. Six portraits, each one a world of its own.
Ellie Mae's animal portraits represent something increasingly rare in American textile work — a quilter who has spent four decades learning to render a living animal in thread and cotton until it looks back at you. The stitch density, the color layering, and the dimensional quality of her appliqué work put these bags in a category that mass production simply cannot reach. Each one is a small piece of folk art you can carry on your shoulder.
Available in Six Hand-Quilted Designs
Perfect For
What Makes It Different
90-Day No-Questions Guarantee
If you don't fall in love with your Animal Weekender within the first 90 days, send it back. Ellie Mae will refund you in full — no forms, no questions, no hassle.
A Note About Handmade Variation
Each Animal Weekender is quilted by hand from start to finish. Color tones, stitch patterns, and the exact placement of each animal's features may vary slightly from the listing photos — that's the fingerprint of real handwork, not a flaw. To care for your bag: spot-clean only, air dry. Avoid machine washing to preserve the colors and the quilting.
Product Details
| Material | Premium handquilted cotton + polyester batting |
| Animal Portraits | Hand-stitched in layered cotton — design varies by style (cats, dogs, or both) |
| Set Includes | 1 Animal Weekender, 1 cotton dust bag, 1 care card, 1 hand-numbered authenticity tag |
| Dimensions | 20″ L × 11″ H × 10″ W (50 × 28 × 25 cm) |
| Weight | ~1.9 lbs (860g) empty |
| Capacity | ~25 liters — fits a full weekend's clothes + shoes |
| Designs | Psychedelic Cat, Dachshund with Sunflowers, Poodle Group, Black Cat Patchwork, Sleeping Calico Kittens, French Bulldogs with Flowers |
| Closure | Wraparound heavy-duty zipper |
| Pockets | 1 exterior zippered pocket + 2 interior slip pockets |
| Care | Spot-clean only; air dry |
| Origin | Handquilted in Gatlinburg, Tennessee |
| Lead Time | Each bag takes 16+ hours to complete |
| Sales | 14,000+ bags sold over 42 years • 4.8★ average rating |
The Final Sale
The Final Sale
Message from the Artist:
After years of making things by hand, our workshop is closing. These are the last pieces we'll ever ship. Every item on this page was made slowly, carefully, and with more love than any factory could replicate. Nothing rushed. Nothing outsourced. Just real craft from real hands.
We're proud of every single one. We hope they find good homes.
When they're gone, they're gone — and so are we.
Shipping with UPS / USPS
Shipping with UPS / USPS
Free shipping across the United States
- Delivery time: 7–14 business days
- Insured: Every package is fully insured
🌳 Carbon-neutral shipping with UPS / USPS
What Ellie Mae’s customers are saying
Freqquently Asked Questions
Got a question? Here's how to reach us.
Got a question? Here's how to reach us.
My wife and I personally respond to every single email — as fast as we possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want to talk craft, we're here.
You can reach us:
- Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CT)
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (CT)
Email: info@craftfolk.com
Can I return my order if I don't like it?
Can I return my order if I don't like it?
Of course. We stand behind everything on CraftFolk 100%. If you're not happy, neither are we. Just shoot us an email within 90 days and we'll make it right — no hassle, no headaches.
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How are your products made?
Every single product on CraftFolk is 100% handmade — crafted by hand, using only premium quality materials. We're proud to carry on a tradition of craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.