• Awards

    2020 Fifth Place, National Quilt Museum’s New Quilts From an Old Favorite competition. Paducah, KY. January 2020. Quilt Spin Me Right Round, Baby.

    2019 Honorable Mention,  Mid-Century Mod Modern exhibit at Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza, Oaks, PA. September 2019. Quilt Break the Churn.

    2019 Quilt Fiesta, Quilter’s Workshop of Tampa Bay. Tampa, FL February 2019

    • First Place: Quilts, Small Two Person: Mariner Compass, by Marilyn Van Abel, quilted by Ellen Ault
    • Third Place: Scrap Quilts: Advice from a Tree..Nurture Your Family Ties, by Gayle Wolfe, quilted by Ellen Ault
    • First Place: Quilts, Medium Two Person: Summer Solstice, by Marilyn Van Abel, quilted by Ellen Ault

    2018 Best Use of Color, Mid-Century Mod Modern exhibit at Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza, Oaks, PA. September 2018. Quilt Arch.

    2018 First Place, Scrap Lovers Challenge, exhibit at International Quilt Festival Chicago. Chicago, IL. April 2018. Quilt King of Scrap.

    2018 Best Longarm Machine Workmanship, Florida competition for World Quilt Florida. Orlando, FL January 2018. Quilt Octagon Shimmer.

    2017 Semi Finalist, Moda Bella Challenge with “Stepping Stones” quilt.

    2015 Finalist, Fresh Ideas! 2014 Modern Quilts Unlimited Designer Block Challenge, Modern Quilts Unlimited.

    2010 Silver Medal, Made Up Category, Schmancy Plush You Olympics.

    2010 Skatepark of Tampa Top Choice, Munny Change is Everything.

    2008 Fall Full Time Instructor of the Quarter, Art Institute of Tampa.

  • Published

    Ault, Ellen. “Sponsoring Quilt Shops for Reoccurring Business.” Quilting Hub. September 2019: digital. LINK

    Ault, Ellen. “Quilt Shop Tip: Refer Your Customers to Other Shops.” Quilting Hub. August 2019: digital. LINK

    Ault, Ellen. “Google My Business: The Best Way to be Found Locally.” Quilting Hub. July 2019: digital. LINK

    Ault, Ellen. “Meet the Designer: Ellen Ault.” Quiltmaker. July/August 2019: 58. Print.

    Ault, Ellen. “Jupiter’s Moons.” Quiltmaker. July/August 2019: 60. Print.

    Ault, Ellen. “Facebook Video Posts And Live Video.” Quilting Hub. September 2018: digital. LINK

    Cherrywood Fabrics. Vangogh. “Cherrywood Cafe”. Feb. 2018: 15. Print.

    Ault, Ellen. “Quilt Shops: How Much Should I Post on Facebook?” Quilting Hub. September 2017: digital. LINK

    Ault, Ellen. “Quilt Shop Marketing 101.” Quilting Hub. July 2017: digital. LINK

    Ault, Ellen. “Swag Banner”. Love Patchwork & Quilting. May 2016: 83. Print.

    Ault, Ellen. Rainbowa the Party Piñata” STUFFED Feb 2016: 131. Print.

    Ault, Ellen. Jose the Enchanted Tiki Bird.” STUFFED Autumn 2015: 138. Print.

    Fresh Ideas! 2014 Modern Quilts Unlimited Designer Block Challenge. Modern Quilts Unlimited. Spring 2015. Print.

    Cherrywood Fabrics. Wicked. “Monkey Wrench”. Feb. 2015: 14. Print.

    Ault, Ellen. “Monster Before a Mirror.” STUFFED Feb. 2013: 14-15. Print.

  • Quilt Shows

    Spin Me Right Round, Baby. New Quilts From an Old Favorite exhibit, National Quilt Museum, Paducah, KY.  July 2020.

    • This quilt also traveled to AQS Daytona, Lancaster, and Paducah in the spring prior to hanging in the gallery.

    Break the Churn. Pacific International Quilt Festival, Santa Clara, CA. October 2019.

    VanGogh Galaxy. Quilt Fest, Jacksonville, FL. September 2019.

    VanGogh Galaxy. AQS Quilt Week, Spring Paducah, Paducah, KY. April 2019.

    Creamsicle. Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, Lakeland, FL. March 2019.

    King of Scrap. AQS Quilt Week, Daytona Beach, FL.  February 2019.

    Stepping Stones. World Quilt Florida, Tampa, FL. January 2019.

    VanGogh Galaxy.  World Quilt Florida, Tampa, FL. January 2019.

    King of Scrap. International Quilt Festival, Houston, TX. November 2018.

    Arch. Pacific International Quilt Festival, Santa Clara, CA. October 2018.

    Gravity Dreams. AQS Quilt Week, Virgina Beach, VA. October 2018.

    Stepping Stones. AQS Quilt Week, Fall Paducah, Paducah, KY.  September 2018.

    Stripping the Star. AQS Quilt Week, Fall Paducah, Paducah, KY.  September 2018.

    Arch. Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza, Oaks, PA. September 2018.

    Octagon Shimmer. AQS Quilt Week, Spring Paducah, Paducah, KY. April 2018.

    King of Scrap. International Quilt Festival, Chicago, IL. April 2018.

    Gravity Dreams. Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, Lakeland, FL. March 2018.

    Solid Swirls. Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, Lakeland, FL. March 2018.

    Stepping Stones. World Quilt Florida, Orlando, FL. January 2018.

    Octagon Shimmer. World Quilt Florida, Orlando, FL. January 2018.

    Cherrywood Cafe. Traveling with the Vangogh Cherrywood Fabrics exhibit, beginning Fall 2017 through Fall 2018.

    Cherrywood Cafe. International Quilt Festival, Houston, TX. October 2017.

    Stripping the Star. Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, Lakeland, FL. March 2017.

    Pink Bursting Over the Edge. Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, Lakeland, FL. March 2017.

    • Stripping the Star and Pink Bursting Over the Edge are traveling with the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo for the 2017-2018 show year.

    Pop of Selvage. AQS Daytona Beach Quilt Week, Daytona Beach, FL. March 2017.

    Sea of Triangles. AQS Daytona Beach Quilt Week, Daytona Beach, FL. March 2017.

    Destino. Art Institute of Tampa, Faculty Show. Tampa, FL. January 2017.

    Typing in the Garden. Art Institute of Tampa, Faculty Show. Tampa, FL. January 2017.

    Bouquet of Hedgehogs. Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, Lakeland, FL. March 2016.

    Wonky Log Cabins. Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, Lakeland, FL. March 2016.

    Jack the Seam Ripper. AQS Des Moines Quilt Week, Des Moines, IO. October 2015.

    Simply Swooning. AQS Des Moines Quilt Week, Des Moines, IO. October 2015.

    Cyber Quilt. The Day of The Doctor. John F. Germany Public Library, Tampa, FL. June 2015.

    Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. What Those Who Teach Can Do. Art Institute of Tampa Gallery, Tampa, FL. April 2015.

    Cyber Quilt. MassDrop Booth Showcase. QuiltCon, Austin, TX. February 2015.

    Monkey Wrench. Wicked Special Exhibit, The Embroiderer’s Guild of America Traveling Exhibit, Morris, MN. February 2015

    Pinkie Pie Place. Quilt Beach* 2015. Vero Beach, FL. January 2015.

    Monkey Wrench. Wicked Special Exhibit, Road to California, Ontario, CA. January 2015.

    Monkey Wrench. Wicked Special Traveling Exhibit: Lancaster, PA. Paducah, KY. Syracuse, NY. Grand Rapids, MI. Chattanooga, TN. Des Moines, IO. Traveling Year of 2015.

    See the Light. Bad Ass Quilters, AQS Chattanooga Quilt Week, Chattanooga, TN. September 2014.

    Monkey Wrench. Wicked Exhibit, The ‘Q’ Gallery, Brainerd, MN. August 2014.

    See the Light. AQS Des Moines Quilt Week, DesMoines, IO. October 2013.

    Stitched Palm. Faculty Show. Art Institute of Tampa Gallery, Tampa, FL. July 2008.

  • Plush Design

    Ten and Eleven. Collaborate, The Bricks, Ybor, Tampa FL. July 2013. (Collaboration of ‘Ten’ with artist Jason Ault.)

    Jose the Enchanted Tiki Bird. Rock-a-hula Luau, The Bricks, Ybor, Tampa FL June 2013.

    Oh No, it’s raining! Hodge Podge, The Bricks, Ybor, Tampa FL. April 2013.

    Willa Whichcraft. The Munny Show.  Daddy Cool Records, St. Petersburg, FL. September 2012.

    Animation Aulterations. Study Hall, The Bricks, Ybor, Tampa FL. August 2012. (Duo show of twenty pieces with artist Jason Ault.)

    Jittery Little Thing. I’d Rather Kiss a Wookie.  The Bricks, Ybor, Tampa FL.  May 2012.

    Adventure is Out There. Scratch the Surface. Blue Lucy, St. Petersburg, FL. April 2012.

    Animal. Faces of Deck. The Bricks, Ybor, Tampa FL.  November 2011.

    Monster Before a Mirror. Time Warp. The Bricks, Ybor, Tampa FL.  August 2011.

    Roxy Rabbit. The Bunny Show. Eve-N-Odd Gallery, St. Petersburg, FL. April 2011.

    Together Again. Hip to be Square. The Bricks, Ybor, Tampa FL.  April 2011.

    The Great Gonzo. Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. The Bricks, Ybor, Tampa FL.  September 2010.

    Sewy Stitch. Munny: Change is Everything. Skatepark of Tampa, Tampa, FL February 2010.

    Penguin, Reindeer, Tree. Winter Wonderland. Tampa Artist Emporium, Tampa, FL December 2009. Continuation of work presented until October 2010.

    Gotcha Family. Mortal Plush: I am Not Your Toy.  Art Whino Gallery, D.C. July 2009.

    Student Body. Faculty Show. Art Institute of Tampa Gallery, Tampa, FL. July 2009.