Burns Quilted MemoriesBURNS QUILTED MEMORIESLongarm Machine Quilting · Nobleboro, ME
    Sewing detail with fabric, thread and scissors

    Finishing your quilt creations with the respect and care they deserve.

    Hand-guided longarm machine quilting in Nobleboro, Maine. You piece it — I’ll turn it into a lasting quilted memory.

    Longarm Machine Quilting

    Edge-to-edge pantograph quilting on a hand-guided APQS Freedom longarm — wall hangings up to a small king size quilt.

    What we do

    Batting & Thread

    Quilter’s Dream Cotton and Dream Poly and Dream Bamboo available at market prices, with King Tut and So Fine threads.

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    Simple, Honest Pricing

    Pantographs at $0.03 per square inch, with a 10% discount on a new customer’s first order.

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    Finished quilt detail in warm autumn tones

    Our services

    What We Do For You

    You have spent countless hours designing your quilt top, choosing fabrics, cutting, piecing and pressing all those seams. You should be proud of your accomplishments. Let me finish your quilts to create lasting quilted memories that you will cherish forever.

    Although I have been sewing since I was a little girl, I have been seriously quilting since 2007 when I made nine twin size and one double size quilt for my ten grandchildren for Christmas. That spring I went on a quilt shop hop and got hooked, what can I say! I just love the color and feel of the cotton fabrics. After machine quilting on rental machines for four years, in July 2012 I purchased an APQS Freedom Long arm as my life long friend. It is a hand guided machine, not computer controlled, and will reflect my creative skills as they develop beyond pantographs.

    Darlene Burns

    Meet the quilter

    Hi, I’m Darlene

    I was born in Shirley, Massachusetts in 1953, when my dad was in the Army. Twenty-two months later my baby brother, Brian Leigh, joined our family. I grew up in a very loving home. I have been married for 52 years, have 4 married children, 10 grand children, and 4 great-grandchildren.

    I grew up doing the normal things children do. One of the best things I received from my heritage was my mother and grandmother teaching me how to sew at an early age of 7. I use to make my own clothes and when I married and had 4 children sewing for them was a joy. Now I concentrate more on quilts and with my new APQS Freedom Longarm Machine I can also finish quilting someone else’s project for them.

    Pantographs

    Patterns & Designs

    Quilting is done by using pantographs with repeating patterns from edge to edge. I have several patterns to choose from in each level of complexity. Loose - medium - dense. “Freeda” is set up on a 12 foot table and is able to accommodate all sizes, ranging from wall hangings to a small king size quilt (backing up to 120”). I use King Tut and So Fine thread products from Superior Threads. I have lots of colors to choose from and can order more. Your happiness is my best recommendation, and my business will grow by the successful completion of each quilt to your satisfaction and referral to your friends.

    Loose Pattern Density

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    Pantographs

    Patterns & Designs

    Quilting is done by using pantographs with repeating patterns from edge to edge. I have several patterns to choose from in each level of complexity. Loose - medium - dense. “Freeda” is set up on a 12 foot table and is able to accommodate all sizes, ranging from wall hangings to a small king size quilt (backing up to 120”). I use King Tut and So Fine thread products from Superior Threads. I have lots of colors to choose from and can order more. Your happiness is my best recommendation, and my business will grow by the successful completion of each quilt to your satisfaction and referral to your friends.

    Loose Pattern Density

    LooseMediumDense
    Spool of thread with needle

    Loose Pattern Density

    LooseMediumDense

    Materials

    Batting

    I carry Quilter’s Dream Cotton, Dream Poly, and Dream Bamboo. You may purchase it from me at market prices. Sales tax will be added to your batting price. You may supply your own good quality batting (6-8” larger than your quilt top on all sides). My machine does not like the fluffy batting. Those are better for tied quilts.

    Quilter’s Dream Cotton

    Quilter’s Dream Poly

    Quilter’s Dream Bamboo

    Or bring your own

    Close-up texture of quilt batting

    Before you send

    Quilt Preparation

    Proper preparation of your quilt top and quilt back is essential for a good result.

    Please follow these guidelines.

    • The three layers of your quilt will be loaded on my machine one layer at a time. Please do not pin or baste them together.
    • The batting and backing should measure 6-8” larger than your quilt top.
    • Square your quilt top by measuring diagonally corner to corner; the two measurements will be equal if your quilt top is square. Repeat for the back.
    • Be sure and clip all loose threads. They could show through if you have a light colored top.
    • Press seams and wrinkles well. Be sure the top lies flat. Ripples, puffiness or wavy borders will not necessarily quilt flat.
    • Be sure and remove selvages from any backing seams and press them open. You should use at least a ½” seam. It is preferable that your seam run horizontally and not vertically.
    • Please do not use bed sheets for backing because of the thread count.

    Good to Know

    • My quilt room is smoke free and pet free.
    • Only quality products will be used in the completion of your quilt.
    • Quilts will be finished in a timely manner.
    • Your quilt will be as free of pleats and wrinkles as your piecing will allow.
    • I reserve the right to refuse any quilt top for quilting.

    Investment

    Pricing

    Pantographs — $0.03/sq inch

    depends on complexity

    Prices are figured per square inch. To find this total, measure the length and width of the quilt top in inches. 80” x 90” = 7200 square inches x 0.03 = $216.00

    • *Minimum Charge: $65.00 - $85.00 (depending on size)
    • *Rush Order Fee: $35.00
    • *Thread Charge: $8.00 - 16.00
    • *Needle Charge: $10.00
    • *Binding Charge: varies

    Payment

    Expected upon completion of quilt. Personal checks, cash, VISA, MC, Discover and American Express are all accepted.

    Discounts & Specials

    10% off a new customer’s first order. I also run specials from time to time — posted on Facebook.

    *pricing is subject to change without notice

    Ready to Start?

    Send over your quilt request and I’ll follow up with next steps.

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    Get in touch with Darlene

    Let’s Finish Your Quilt Together

    Send a note with your quilt size, batting choice and pattern ideas — or call and we’ll talk it through.

    Here’s How to Get in Touch

    Address

    50 Center Street
    Nobleboro, Maine 04555