Who is Elsie Campbell?

Elsie Campbell, an amazing quilter, taught hand quilting, precision piecing, and hand and machine applique techniques and quilt design around the US. She grew up with quilts on every bed. Her mother, grandmothers, and aunts all made quilts, too. They were made to be used and most were 'loved to death'. "I just thought everyone knew how to quilt," she said.

After graduating from college with a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics, she taught in public schools until the birth of her first son. A variety of career experiences followed, including that of insurance agent, piano teacher, and custom framer. She then returned to school to earn her Master's Degree in Special Education. It was during her 13-year career as a special education teacher that she rekindled her love of quilting. From that time, she produced many award-winning, hand-quilted quilts in addition to constructing many more as gifts for family and friends.

Elsie was an active member of many different quilt-related organizations and won numerous awards. Awards include: Best Hand Wormanship Purchase Award, American Quilter's Society 2003, Best of Show at Quilt America! in Indianapolis, Indiana; The Mary Krickbaum Award for Best Hand Quilting from the National Quilt Association; and First Place ribbons in such prestigious shows as the World Quilt and Textile Show, Quilter's Heritage Celebration in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas, and Indiana Heritage Celebration, Bloomington, Indiana.

Sadly, Elsie passed away in January 2022 and her infectious smile and easy teaching style will be greatly missed!