Quilting Patterns

What is p2psu *

p2psu is an abbreviation for 'point to point set up'.

•   it is a non-p2p pattern which has been reformatted so that
•   it can now be 'set up' or 'placed' in the same manner as a regular p2p pattern
- predetermine the height and then register the start and end points of the pattern,
along with as many repeats as required.
•  each block will still sew out as an individual block - but without sewing connecting lines between them - the p2p function is used only for pattern placement.

p2psu is a fast and accurate way to place quilting designs in a variety of areas where other methods could be cumbersome.

*Please note: currently Intelliquilters do not recognise p2psu formatting,
so they therefore cannot use this method of placing a design.

p2psu in  Sashes
p2psu sorts out any issues of 'tips' not meeting accurately at the intersections of sashes.

Like it or not, both your and your customers' eyes will always
be drawn to where those tips meet.
The usual way of making the tips look good here is by placing all the blocks
and then adjusting, rotating and otherwise 'fiddling' - until they look 'sort of OK'.

By using sashes formated as p2psu, accurate results are achieved by default.

p2psu in  Irish Chain 'sashes/chains'
again - it is the meeting of the 'tips' which is all important for a professional finish.

When using usual placement methods, 'block' boundaries are almost impossible to determine,
a 'pattern centre' registration point could be used, with blocks rotated to fit - fiddle, fiddle....
I know this from hours of bitter experience!

Placing the pattern using the p2p function is definitely the way to go!
The 'tips' always meet beautifully, and it is fast.
Just tell the machine the two things that you know: the height of the design and
where you want the points to meet.

p2psu in  Hexagons
this is another area where p2psu comes into its own.

Usually hours and hours have been spent piecing the quilt top
- and more often than not by hand!
It therefore deserves special quilting attention.

Patterns that have been designed for hexagonal areas look fantastic.
p2psu ones have the additional benefit of being able to be placed quickly and accurately.

Have a look at these patterns on the website (and in our catalogue)
where the registration points are clearly indicated.

p2psu in  Stars
with p2psu, it is usually the points where the star arms meet the star body
which are used as registration points for placing the design.

Sometimes patterns are for a complete star arm, sometimes for only half an arm.
Half arm patterns are especially useful when the stars are large
and only part can be quilted at once.

Placing a pattern using block boundaries for the star arms are very difficult,
so central registration of pattern is what is usually done, and then rotated to fit.

What are Builders

Builders are patterns where two passes (one forwards and one backwards)
of the same pattern are required in order to complete (or 'build') the design.

once they masqueraded as regular individual blocks
- having to be placed block by block, and
- sewing out block by block

now they have been reformatted into p2p patterns and therefore they
- can be quickly placed using the p2p function and
- will sew out continuously, just as a regular p2p pattern does.

Features Include
•   quick and accurate placement of the pattern using the p2p function
•   the main design elements/features will not stitch on top of each other
when the pattern crosses or turns on itself (see illustrations)
•   points at intersections meet perfectly
and isn't this what is always noticed - especially if they don't !
•   corners are self-turning
•   tie-offs are reduced to a minimum
•   if the machine head can get in and cornerstones (if there are any) are ignored,
then that whole area can be stitched in one run!

Builders are very, very useful patterns to have.
These patterns are usually abbreviated as 'bldr' in the Quilting Patterns area.
They are usually sold as sets.

Teaching

Schedule

2017
Statler Stitcher classes are on CS6 - but ALL techniques are transferable

PRE-CLASS EXERCISES - click here to download
there is a pdf file with instructions on, within the zip package

14-21 May - Set Sail with Statler, Caribbean
23-24 May - Private Classes, Florida
1-2 June - A Touch of Thread Quilting Gallery, Zannesville, OH
22-24 June - 2017 SUGAR Conference, Kansas

Class Descriptions - Statler Stitcher classes

All classes are
•   demonstrated using SAM on CS6
•   illustrated with power point (or equivalent) photos
•   illustrated with completed samples
•   practised in class on your own SAM using CS6
•   able to be stitched on a machine should there be one available and time allowing
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•   full notes will be provided for the use of students
•   quilting projects and designs will be provided for use by class students
(all are able to be used on SAM, with many able to be stitched out)
•   various Quilt Outlines will be provided - these are what are used as a base to practise placing the regular designs on.
•   these classes are technique classes: while we will be using my designs, the techniques can be applied to other designers' patterns as well.

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Point to Point Possibilities - an overview
Point to Point techniques from the basic to those as you have never seen them before!
Quicker, more accurate and more effective customised quilting is now achievable
Customised quilting is so much more efficient with p2p patterns - and there are very few situations in which you cannot use a p2p pattern!
These are a series of 3 classes, starting with basic p2p techniques being covered and then quickly advancing to push the boundaries using the p2p function

4 right angled p2p triangles per block.
Based on a 36 patch grid - block is on point!

Point to Point Possibilities #1: Tantalising Triangles
2 hour class

You will learn how to utilize differing types of p2p triangles in many different areas - or even the same types of p2p triangles but reconfiguring them for a different area. This is a large step in being able to complete customised quilts quickly and accurately.
we will be covering:
•   what is a p2p pattern?
•   auditioning patterns,
•   what makes one better than another?
•   when to use 'Freeze Aspect' OFF and when to use it ON
•   the different types of p2p triangles - right angles, half square triangles,p2p along the baseline, p2p bottom to top, equilateral triangles, hexagons, ...
•   the different areas p2p triangles can be used in - regular triangles, corner and side setting triangles, borders, paths (Jewel Box, etc), squares, alternate squares, square in squares, background for stars (LeMoyne, Ohio, Sawtooth, 4 point, ...) fill for stars, hexagons, customised e2e, etc.
•   customised p2p triangles - for specific blocks: 9 patch grids, 16 patch grids, puss-in-the-corner, ...

right angled p2p triangles were used in the borders, star backgrounds and star fills.
The sash pattern was also p2p design. This sample is one of the class projects

Sides - hst, centre - FG triangles

right angled p2p triangles used in the cream paths.

p2p squares zig-zagging up the columns
the border is also p2p pattern

Point to Point Possibilities #2: Sashes, borders, squares & more
2 hour class

In this class we take a look at other p2p patterns so that quick, accurate and effective customised quilting can be achieved in yet more areas.
•   firstly - a short basic overview of p2p
•   p2p squares: customised stitching of squares, including squares based on specific grids (9 patch, 16 patch, ...)
•   p2p borders and corners: expecially useful for quilts with a regular block setting, but how easy it is to place p2p borders on quilts without this type of setting will also be shown
•   p2p sashes: showing how sashes the full width of the quilt can be stitched in one pass (as in you do not have to come back and 'fill in the gaps'. Using design multiples. When and where a p2p sash might not be suitable.
•   when is a 'sash' a 'sash'? We will look at the obvious straight settings and on point settings - but then go on to look at the less obvious Irish Chains, Grandmother's Gardens, Jewel Box, Jacobs Ladders, ...

p2p shape - somewhat resembling a triangle. Only p2p patterns were used in the making of this quilt

the p2p function was used to place all designs

all patterns were placed using the p2p function

Point to Point Possibilities #3: Builders, p2psu, et al
2 hour class

These are point to point techniques which push the boundaries.
This class includes techniques developed for unusal or what would normally be considered 'hard-to-do' places. Areas which are normally time-consuming, sometimes very time-consuming and darned near impossible! The Statler Stitcher p2p function can be put to work here making accurate pattern placement a snap - just don't tell your customers!

•   firstly - a short basic overview of p2p
•   'builders' - these are often designs which would normally be formatted as regular blocks, being placed and sewn as such. Now, with reformatting they become 'builders' using the p2p function to place the design and sewing in a continuous fashion from repeat to repeat. It requires 2 passes in each area to complete or 'build' the design, but the pattern placement is fast and accurate. Builders are usually used in sashes. If the machine head can get into an area and all the sashes are joined - that whole area can be quilted with only one start/finish.
•   p2psu: 'point to point setup' is where a regular block has been reformatted so that it can be placed using the p2p function, but it still sews out in a regular block fashion. This technique makes for faster block placement in and of itself - but is of even greater use when placing a design into what would often be considered 'awkward' areas. Grandmother's Gardens are now a breeze to custom quilt. There are many other applications as well such as sashes, DWR,elongated hexagons, stars, ....
•   unusual p2p and p2psu applications
- hexagons, diamonds, puss-in-the-corner, ...

For Grandmother's Garden quilts - all patterns can be placed using the p2p function

a builder was used in the sashes around the circles

Cross-hatching in the borders with cross-hatching and hatching in the setting triangles - a prizewinner!

Cross Hatching
2 hour class

Cross hatching is able to be used in many and various situations.
Its value is that while it adds another design element it also helps rest the eyes to showcase other aspects of the quilt.
This class covers:
•   cross hatching in blocks, triangles & borders
•   using trim cross hatching patterns
•   cross hatching in sashes
•   cross hatching large areas - including when roll-ups are required
•   how to choose the correct sized cross hatch pattern for your area
•   making square cross hatching into diamonds
•   double cross hatching, curved cross hatching, p2p cross hatching

This sample is one of the class projects.
covering: borders & corners, sashes, trim, curved x hatching, xx hatching, x hatch triangles