Anne Marcellis of Sam Quilt Designs is a national award-winning quilter whose creative journey began in 2001—after years of sewing clothing for herself and her children. What started with a first wall quilt (and mitered borders held together with super glue!) quickly ignited a passion that never faded. Over the years, Anne has grown into a respected designer, teacher, judge, and speaker, sharing her vibrant style and love of color with quilters across numerous states. Her work has earned multiple People’s Choice and Best of Show awards, and two of her quilts were featured in the American Quilter’s Society Quilt Art Engagement Calendars (2019 and 2023). Known for her mastery of free-motion quilting on a domestic machine, she brings clarity, enthusiasm, and encouragement to every class she teaches.

Anne’s unique patterns are written with beginners in mind, filled with diagrams, detail, and techniques that build confidence and make quilting more approachable. Her designs have been published by the American Quilter’s Society, Fons & Porter Love of Quilting, various Shop Hop magazines, and several national quilting catalogs. A joyful innovator at heart, Anne loves exploring new ways to simplify techniques while inspiring creativity in others. As a Christian, she credits Jesus for the talent and opportunities she’s been given, and she shares her story—with humor, heart, and plenty of tips and tricks—through her popular presentations and workshops.