Category Archives: Statler Stitcher

What we’re doing on the Gammill Statler Stitcher.

Double Wedding Ring Quilt

August 9, 2022Customers' Quilts, Statler Stitchercustom quilting, machine quilting, Statler StitcherAlanna Nelson

Can you list just one wonderful thing about the Double Wedding Ring quilt pattern? Looking at Martha’s custom machine quilting and gorgeous piecing, I frankly couldn’t choose just one.

Bali wedding star quilt in gradient shades of blue and tan batik fabrics on white background. — Martha’s beautiful double wedding ring quilt

This pattern is actually a Bali Wedding Star, first designed by Judy Niemeyer in 1996, then reissued in 2014. It combines the classic double wedding ring pattern with an eight pointed star. This block is perfect for paper piecing.

In Martha’s quilt, the gradient use of the batik fabrics is striking on the creamy white background. Did you notice that the double wedding rings have a different arrangements of fabrics to create the gradient movement? What a beautiful combination of glow yet calm that soothes and excites at the same time. And that’s just the piecing!

Look closer, because Martha took an equal amount of care with the custom quilting using the Statler Stitcher. Clearly, this is not the first time she’s played with the programmable options on a long arm quilting machine. Dense quilting gives texture to both the piecing and the background.

Louise says, “Martha’s been doing custom Statler work, dropping patterns into the shapes on the Bali Wedding Star quilt and adding custom border work as well.”

Detailed custom quilting pops on solid, light backgrounds

As you might imagine, Martha made this as a wedding gift for her daughter.

Embroidered wedding date & names on Martha's custom quilt — Embroidering the couple’s name and wedding date is an extra heirloom touch

A wedding quilt is a special, and it was the perfect opportunity for Martha to take her Statler Stitcher experience and let it shine. What will she quilt next?

Hats off to Martha for a stunning quilt, and best wishes to the couple for a joyful and happy life together.

2021 Holiday Deadline

November 15, 2021Longarm quilting, Statler Stitcherholiday quiltingAlanna Nelson

Appliqued red patterns decorate the reminder of November 24 deadline for quilt top delivery

You’re busy piecing and stitching those borders. Hurry up! Quilt tops for holiday gift giving should be at Burlington Electric Quilters by November 24, 2021. Louise knows you have good intentions and she wants to help make it happen. So, make your appointment now to choose your longarm quilting pattern and thread colors. Contact Louise and then you can get back to your sewing machine.

When your appointment time comes, what do you need to bring? Your top, the quilt back and ideas of quilting motifs that strike your fancy. If you already have batting, bring that, too. If not, Burlington Electric Quilters sells batting by the inch. You can also check out our handy guide to preparing your quilt for longarm quilting. A top that’s pressed and squared quilts well and with no delays. Don’t forget that your back should be 10″ longer and wider than your quilt top.

If you plan to rent a longarm machine to quilt your top, it’s also a good idea to reserve that time now.

And, if you’re making a holiday list, don’t forget that Burlington Electric Quilters has gift certificates!

A new face in the studio

October 7, 2021Statler Stitcherstaff bioAlanna Nelson

Any day with a quilting frame is a good one.

Next time you stop in the studio, Laura Wurst’s smiling face may welcome you. Laura is helping Louise prepare quilts for the frame, and continues to build her skills with the Gammill Statler Stitcher.

Louise said, “Laura has been quilting for years, but developed a true passion for the craft during the pandemic. Her knowledge and skills have grown greatly working with me in the studio in recent months. She enjoys working with customers in person and on their quilts, finding inspiration in their endless creativity!”

Laura, we’re glad to have you on board!

15 New Statler Quilting Patterns

July 19, 2021Longarm quilting, Statler Stitcherdigital quilt patternsAlanna Nelson

Velvet-Statler Stitcher quilt pattern at Burlington Longarm — Velvet

Van20Gogh - Burlington Electric Quilters allover pattern — Velvet

Just wanted to share the fun new options you now have for your quilt tops. Our Statler Stitcher pattern collection includes 15 patterns that you may not have seen in our Statler Pattern Catalog. There are always so many tempting edge to edge digitized quilting patterns, and we’ve got selections from Sweet Dreams Quilt Studio, Willow Leaf Studio, and Anne Bright Designs, plus old favorites.

I also chose a border pattern that sizes well and has an interesting corner ornament, if custom digitized quilting is what your need for your heirloom project.

Make your appointment to drop off your quilt top and choose your thread and pattern. Call 781.229.0734 or click over to the contact page to set up a time.

Our Statler patterns are now online!

November 8, 2018Longarm quilting, Statler StitcherstatlerLouise

To see all available Statler patterns, click on the menu item “Statler Pattern Catalog”. Each of the links on that page bring up approximately 100 patterns that are available. Pattern designations are as follows:

e2e
- edge to edge patterns. This includes patterns that are nested when set up.
b2b
- border to border – patterns that can fit inside a border. Contains no nested patterns.
blocks
- patterns or motifs that can fill a block. Includes squares, rectangles, triangles, diamonds, etc.
border/corner
- these patterns can be used to quilt a border separate from the interior of the quilt. Most of the border patterns also include a corner pattern that can be used with the border.
sashing
- similar to borders/corners, but smaller and less complex.
posts
- similar to blocks, but smaller and less complex.

Working through worry: #QuiltsforPulse

July 22, 2016Charity Quilting, Statler Stitcher#QuiltsforPulse, charity quiting, lovewinsAlanna Nelson

Both rooms at Laurena’s Longarm were buzzing on Sunday, July 10 for our #QuiltsforPulse afternoon. Busy quilters had five quilt tops ready for the longarm machine, and a sixth was on the frame by the end of the afternoon. Meanwhile, cutting, sewing and pressing stations buzzed with finished blocks. The group enjoyed getting to know each other, but an undercurrent of thoughtful contemplation ran solemnly through the afternoon.

SaveJane Burnett kindly donated a wonderful selection of rainbow color fabrics which are being used in the tops, backs and bindings.

QuiltsforPulse day at Laurena's Longarm Studio — Kendra contemplates options for a top

Laurena's Longarm Quilting Boston charity quilt day — Both the blue room and the main studio buzzed.

Laurena Longarm Quilting Boston QuiltsforPulse Day — Sue advises between stints on the quilting frame.

Laurena Longarm Quilting heart charity quilts — One of the Just Sew tops on the longarm frame

We’re on track for completing 10 quilts for the Orlando Modern Quilt Guild’s initiative.

Thanks to Liz for her fabulous photos of the day.

Peruse Quilting Patterns on Pinterest

April 6, 2016Longarm quilting, Statler StitcherPinterest, statler stitcher patternsAlanna Nelson

Do you have a love/hate relationship with social media? On one hand, there’s so many cool things to discover. On the other, there’s quilting to be done. We hang out on Facebook, like and occasionally post our own photos on Instagram. Now we’ve figured out a way for Pinterest to work for us!

Click on over to our Pinterest page and you’ll find many of the patterns for the Statler Stitcher organized into quilting style. While we don’t have all of them up, we hope you can begin imagining some of the possibilities for your quilt!

Next step: Creating a board of the hand guided patterns available for renters. Stay tuned!

Now the question: will we be able to resist not clicking and collecting the fabulous images, ideas and patterns for quilters on Pinterest? Do you have a places we shouldn’t miss?

Statler Stitcher Samples

August 8, 2014Longarm quilting, Statler Stitcheredge to edge quilting, longarm quilting, Statler StitcherAlanna Nelson

With Laurena out of town this week, Gwen and I took time to implement ideas and prep quilts for next week’s “back from vacation” mode.

The latest #StatlerStitcher to join Laurena's Longarm stable — Isn’t it a beauty? This Statler Stitcher has a 14′ table.

Gwen created samples of 36 Statler Stitcher patterns we have in stock. This will give customers a better chance to discover possibilities as they match their quilt to the computer guided stitching options. We’ve had many already on display, but it’s nice to see everything currently available. More of our renters try the Statler, and we’re happy to download and purchase new designs if there’s one you really love.

I made a nice show and tell catalog of the batting, giving you an easier opportunity to handle samples rather than just on the bolt. Check them out next time you’re at the studio.

In the next month, I hope to photograph all of our current samples and upload a catalog for you to peruse at your leisure.

Kudos to Gwen for her persistence!

Statler Stitcher Pattern: Double Bubble

June 27, 2014Statler StitcherDigitech Patterns, machine quilting, Statler StitcherAlanna Nelson

Double Bubble by Patricia Ritter/Urban Elementz looks completely different, depending on its scale.

This is one of the allover patterns included in our Summer Moving Sale!

Save 15% on allover patterns through July 31, 2014

June 26, 2014Offers and Sales, Statler StitcherBoston, longarm quilting, machine quilting, sale, Statler StitcherAlanna Nelson

Who would have guessed that my first post would be about saving money?

“Save,” you ask? “How do you save?”

It’s just 3 steps….

Make an appointment to drop off your quilt (email info at burlingtonlongarm dot com or call Laurena at (781) 608-7891)
Get your quilt top and backing to her Burlington studio by July 31, 2014
Choose from a range of edge to edge patterns in stock. You’ll also choose your thread color and Voilà! Save 15% off Laurena’s regular pricing on pantograph allover quilting.

Save this summer when you quilt using theStatler Stitcher — A Statler Stitcher ready to quilt your top!

That’s not too difficult, right?

This is perfect timing for quilts heading out with college bound kids, or to get a head start on tops for fall quilt shows.

Your top will be quilted using one of our Statler Stitcher machines. I love the way you can scale the pattern to your quilt, choosing the offset and stitches per inch. Bring your own batting, or choose from Laurena’s wide range of options.

Stay tuned! I’ll share some of the interesting patterns Laurena has already loaded onto the computer in upcoming posts.