shrug, i actually like ello. u don't have to be invited. i would say there are about 1700 quilters on that site. ello works best as an app on the phone but i do use it on the web. i was a bit lost after hgtv closed its message boards. i find inspiration on instagram, pinterest, dribble, twitter and here. every site has something different to offer. if u do find yourself on ello, my name is eileensideways.