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TNT Quilt Boards for Ironing

Transform your ironing experience!

Save on “TNT Quilt Boards” during January 2024
Pick up your Great Board at Burlington Electric Quilters now

Every quilter knows that ironing moment: the quilt back or top vortex. You turn and drape and rotate the fabric around the ironing board and think you’ve done it all. But no. There’s a spot you missed. Isn’t there an easier way?

You need a TNT Quilt Board!

A TNT Quilt Board extends your ironing board’s surface. Padded and covered with heavyweight cotton, they can attach to the top of an ironing board (up to 16″) or place on a tabletop. You get a large, smooth ironing space that makes ironing a breeze. Louise swears by them and she has a deal for you.

She picked up three TNT Quilt Boards, each with a different fabric topper. Each ironing board extender measures 26″ x 66.” Save 10% and shipping if you choose one of these TNT Quilt Boards – just $242.99 plus tax. Which one do you want?

Choose your fabric on a Great Board now in stock at Burlington Electric Quilters

Hoping for a different fabric? Well, here’s your chance to purchase a TNT Quilt Board, save on shipping and choose from 30 fabrics. Purchase your Great Board from Burlington Electric Quilters during January 2024 and Louise will take care of the shipping. You pick up your board at our Burlington, MA quilting studio.

TNT Quilt Boards are made in Massachusetts. TNT stands for the duo who own the company. Tracy is a quilter and designed the boards; Tim is a wood-worker and builds the boards.

Transform your ironing experience with a TNT Quilt Board. Buy your ironing board extender at Burlington Electric Quilters now!

Happy Birthday to Us!

Six Candles on the Cake!

April 4th, 2023 is our 6 year birthday – we’ve been in business for 6 years! We made it through the pandemic and love to work with all of you wonderful quilters. To show our appreciation, we are offering a 6% discount on quilting or rental time from now to the end of April. Call 781-229-0734 or email louise@burlingtonelectricquilters.com now to book your appointment to rent or to drop off your quilt.

In person classes are back!

List of 2022 Longarm Quilting class dates north of Boston

Introduction to Longarm Quilting Class

Pick your Saturday morning, and enjoy a small group, hands on quilting experience. Louise looks forward to the wonderful energy that every group class brings. Learn more about the three hour longarm quilting introduction, and choose your class.

The lesson costs $75. Register for an upcoming Longarm 101 Quilting class by calling (781) 229 – 0734 or email: louise@burlingtonelectricquilters.com. You can send in the longarm quilting lesson registration fee or deliver it to Burlington Electric Quilters, 264 Cambridge St. Burlington, MA 01803.

Of course, we continue to monitor the COVid protocols, and may need to be flexible with dates. If Burlington Electric Quilters chooses to change the dates due to COVid and you aren’t able to find a date that works in your schedule, we will refund your class fee.

Quick cutting with AccuQuilt

Who wants precise, trimmed fabric pieces so they can start sewing blocks?

If that’s you, come on over! We have a wide range of quilt dies so you can cut quilt pieces quickly with AccuQuilt.

Louise purchased the Studio Cutter 2 shortly after Burlington Electric Quilters opened its doors. She loves the precise pieces and already-trimmed corners. Here are a couple of the quilts that used AccuQuilt for quilt piecing.

Never heard of AccuQuilt? Well, get ready for some eye-popping advantages.

  • This quilting tool slices your fabric cutting time by up to 90%. Whenever she has half square triangles, the AccuQuilt is Louise’s tool of choice.
  • It trims the corners of pieces, reducing the time it takes to sewing components together.
  • It’s easier on your wrists and shoulders than rotary cutters.

How does it work? Watch how the AccuQuilt cutter slices so many triangles in a snap.

See how quickly Ohio Star block pieces are cut using the AccuQuilt cutter

The AccuQuilt Studio 2 Cutter at Burlington Electric Quilters has hearts, squares, parallelograms, triangles and more shapes to meet your piecing or appliqué requirements. If you’ve got a specific block in mind, let Louise know, as she probably has the right mix of dies ready and waiting.

Ohio Star quilt made with AccuQuilt by Burlington Electric Quilters
Ohio Star quilt top

Ready to learn more about the AccuQuilt? Their website has plenty of how-tos, free patterns and encouragement to get you started. Then turn to your stash and play with the possibilities.

AccuQuilt pieces are a great way to use layer cake, jelly roll and charm packs – not to mention the fat quarter bundles that your stash may be hiding.

Linda C came into the studio last year and thought it was a “game changer.” Cutting half square triangles quickly excited her for new quilt patterns.


“Bring on the patterns full of Half Square Triangles,” she declared.

Maybe you don’t want to start a new quilt, but turn to your WIPs with new inspiration. Want a flying geese border for a king size quilt? Suddenly this could happen in just a fraction of the time. Or maybe you started a T-shirt quilt and haven’t trimmed the blocks. The AccuQuilt cutter makes that job easier, too.

Are you ready to cut quilt pieces quickly? The first five people who leave a comment on the blog post will receive a free hour on the AccuQuilt cutter.

Leave your comment, gather your fabrics and get ready to cut quilt pieces quickly with AccuQuilt.

Happy Cinco De Mayo!

a red number 5Did you know that Louise taught math for many years and loves numbers? In celebration of the day and the month (both 5s!, get $2x5 ($10) off a studio session between May 5 and 25. Plus, if you come in on a day that is a multiple of 5, get an extra $5 off, for a total of $3x5 ($15).

This offer can be combined with the Flower Power deal.
Since we’re closed on the 15th, we will offer the extra $5 on the 16th instead.

Don’t despair, your personal quilting studio is back!

Laurena’s Longarm Quilting is opening under new management on April 4, 2017.  You’ll still enjoy the same longarm machines and the same cozy studio, but with a new person helping you accomplish your quilting dreams – Louise Rains.

Our new name is Burlington Electric Quilters – a name that should give a large spark to your creativity!  We’re still at the same location, same phone number, and website.

As your new manager, I’m so excited to welcome you and to continue with the fun and joy that quilting brings to us all.  I have been a longtime renter, and look forward to meeting you all and assisting you with your beautiful projects. Just a bit about myself – I was born in Salt Lake City, UT, and moved to Billerica, MA, in 2002.  I have a husband who supports my stash without too much complaint, a little dog named Stormy, and a bicycle or two that I love to ride. My all-time favorite quilting pattern is Popcorn! I have been working in Boston for the past 8 years, but won’t miss that morning commute, especially when the weather is cold and blustery.

For the month of April, all appointments for quilting time receive 15% off our new rates, which are:
* Mini (3 hrs) $75
* Half day (4 hrs) $100
* Full day (max 8 hrs) $175

Also, if we quilt your project, you will receive 15% off on your batting purchase.

We’re also introducing some evening hours:
* Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday     9 AM to 6 PM
* Thursday                                                   12 Noon to 8 PM

Studio time is by appointment only, so email or call to schedule your time.

Email: info@burlingtonlongarm.com
Phone: (781) 229-0734

Watch for announcements about our grand opening, classes, klatches, subscriptions, and so much more!

See you soon!
Louise

Laurena’s Longarm is for sale.

An opportunity has arisen and I am moving on to a new job. I’ve made this difficult decision after significant consideration and I would like to share with you what will happen at Laurena’s Longarm Quilting in the next couple of months.

I am offering the business for sale until February 17, 2017. Please telephone me at (781) 229-0734 if you are interesting in acquiring a flourishing business with a growing clientele of loyal, talented quilters.

Barring a sale, March 18, 2017 will be Laurena’s Longarm Quilting’s last day of business.

I will work with subscribers individually to use or refund your prepaid hours.

Future classes are cancelled. If you signed up for classes in January, February or March and have already prepaid, I will refund your class fees.

I will accept a limited number of quilts for edge to edge quilting in February. All quilts must be picked up by March 18.

LLQ will be open by appointment only, Wednesdays through Saturdays.

Laurena’s Longarm Quilting grew from one machine to a multi machine rental and quilting business. The thriving community of machine quilters in the New England area have been the cornerstone of this growth. I’m grateful for the support you’ve given me over the years.

Wish me well in my future endeavors!

Used Gammill Vision Longarm for sale at Laurena's Boston

Gammill Vision Longarm for Sale!

Do you long for your own longarm quilting machine?

I have a used Gammill Vision 1 machine in my fleet for sale!

Laurena Longarm Boston used Gammill Vision on sale

This sturdy, trusty machine lead demonstrations and quilted many a quilt. You may have seen it in action at a benefit quilt or demo day.

The 18-8 system gives you a color LCD touch screen, choice of stitch regulation or manual mode and an on board bobbin winder. The adjustable laser light is the same as you may have used on the studio’s rental machines.

With an 18″ longarm and a 12″ table, this Vision 1 is perfect for the home free motion quilter.  On the tabletop, you can lay out a paper pantograph up to 10″ high and have a comfortable 13″ of free motion space if working from the front of the machine. Swiveled castors on the stand legs lock, but still allow for manageable movement when needed. The Breeze Track System makes for smooth quilting! The leaders have zippered edges.

Are you the lucky quilter who might find this longarm in his/her studio? The price is $7,000.

Its Vision 1 system can be upgraded to a  Gammill Vision 2 system. (Gammill charges $1,000 for this type Vision 2 upgrade).

This is a great opportunity to have a sturdy, high quality machine at a great price. Call Laurena at (781) 229- 0734 to make an arrangement to view this Vision 1 machine before it’s gone!

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Social Sew Thursdays Boston Burlington Longarm

Social Sew with Sue begins April 7

Social Sew Thursdays Boston Burlington LongarmComing soon to Laurena’s Longarm Quilting:

First and Third Thursdays from 6 to 9pm

Sew, share, get suggestions at a productive evening with Sue Pedersen. With more than 25 years of sewing experience, she says she’s made every sewing mistake possible!

Enjoy your stitching, knowing you can turn to Sue to resolve sewing “situations.” She’s happy to suggest alternatives to these “situations” that don’t require a seam ripper!

At only $10 per evening, these three hour sessions are a great way to complete tops and get to know new people.

Sign up for an upcoming session by clicking here. If you have any questions, email Sue at smp44 at comcast dot net.