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Ellie Mae's Quilted Weekender
Ellie Mae's Quilted Weekender
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Ellie Mae's Quilted Weekender
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.
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Ellie Mae's Quilted Weekender
65 Years of Quilting, Stitched Into One Last Collection
I picked up my first needle when I was nine years old, sitting at my grandmother's kitchen table outside Knoxville. She showed me how to make a simple nine-patch, and I never really put the needle down after that. Sixty-five years. I've taught quilting classes right here at The Patchwork Porch for twenty-two years, and I've loved every one of them.
But my hands aren't what they were. The arthritis has been getting worse, and my doctor finally sat me down and told me plainly what I already knew: I can't keep this pace. My left hand shakes now when I try to thread a needle. It's just time.
I'm at peace with it. The Patchwork Porch had a good long run. These weekender bags are the last collection I'll put my name on — and honestly, my only wish is that they find their way to people who love cats and dogs the way I do. If you're one of those people, I think you'll understand what I was going for.
The Six Designs
Each bag features one full-panel design. Choose the one that speaks to you — or the person you're buying for.
A note on the artwork: These designs have the look of hand-stitched embroidery and intricate quilting — but they're printed flat on real quilted fabric using premium 2D printing. That means every detail stays crisp, the bag weighs less, and there are no threads to snag or fray. It's the beauty of heirloom needlework with the durability of a bag you can actually take everywhere.
What Makes It Worth Carrying
Run your hand across the surface and you'll feel it — genuine quilted stitching in the fabric itself. This isn't just a printed tote. The structure, the softness, the weight: it holds up the way a proper quilted piece should.
At 20" × 11" × 10", there's room for a long weekend's worth of clothes, shoes, and the things you can't leave behind. Fits overhead bins on most domestic flights. Handles are padded so a full bag doesn't cut into your shoulder.
Know a cat person, a dog person, a traveler who'd appreciate something thoughtful and a little different? Each bag ships in protective packaging. No wrapping needed — though it photographs beautifully if you want to make an occasion of it.
There are roughly 850 bags left across all six designs. When they're gone, The Patchwork Porch closes for good. Ellie Mae isn't planning to restock. This is genuinely the last run — not a marketing phrase, just a fact.
Real hand-embroidery on a bag this size would be brittle, heavy, and prone to snags. The artwork on these bags achieves the same intricate, heirloom look — every color, every fine line — through premium flat printing on the quilted panel. The result is a bag that travels light, washes without damage, and holds its design through years of use. It's not a shortcut. It's the right method for a bag meant to be used, not displayed.
Bag Specifications
Right now, Biscuit the tabby and June the beagle are probably asleep at Ellie Mae's feet in the studio — same as they've been every day she's worked in that room for years. She'll pack up the last of her notions, close the door to The Patchwork Porch, and that'll be that.
She just wants these bags to find the right homes. Maybe yours is one of them.
Orders are handled by her grandson Tyler (24), who manages the online shop and ships every order himself from Gatlinburg. If you have a question, he's the one who'll write back.
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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.
How are your products made?
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.