edge-to-edge Longarm Quilting in Pittsburgh — Finished Beautifully in ~about 2 Weeks
A simple, guided process from start to finish. Local drop-off or convenient mail-in options.
New to Longarm Quilting or to working with starshine? You’re in Good Company.
If this is your first time working with a longarm quilter or your first time working with me, I want you to know that you don’t need to know everything before you begin. I’ll guide you through each step—from preparing your quilt to choosing the right design—so you feel confident from the start.
Many quilters begin with the same questions:
How do I choose a design?
What batting should I use?
How dense should the quilting be?
What if I make the wrong choice?
These are all good questions—and you don't need to know the answers before you contact me.
We'll look at your quilt together, talk through the options, and make decisions that fit your quilt, your style, and how you plan to use it.
My goal isn't to tell you what to choose. It's to help you feel confident about the choices you make.
Starshine Tip
Sometimes the easiest place to start is simply sharing your quilt and telling me what you hope the finished quilt will look and feel like.
How It Works
Simple steps. Beautiful results.
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Choose your design
Select a design or I’ll help you find the perfect one. We also have other services to make sure your quilt is as you want it.
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Not Sure? contact janice To Discuss
Share what you know about your quilt - either by contacting Janice or using our quick intake form.
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Finalize Details
Submit the quick intake form with what you know so far. We’ll finalize everything before quilting begins.
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Drop off or Mail In
Meet locally or mail your quilt to the studio.
5
Your finished quilt
Professionally quilted and ready to enjoy.
I’m here to guide you every step of the way!
Featured designs
Choose from over two hundred designs—or I’ll help you pick the perfect one.
Add graceful organic energy to your quilts with the Alfalfa pantograph's free-flowing allover design featuring elegant spiraling swirls and pointed leaf motifs scattered across the quilt surface in a lively, natural arrangement. The open, airy spacing of this design allows your fabric to breathe while still adding beautiful texture and dimension.
Designer: Sarah Ann Myers
Default Quilting Density: Light
Suggested Quilt Styles: Nature Quilt, Kids Quilt
Ride the waves with the Troubled Seas pantograph — a wide-format edge-to-edge design featuring bold, angular wave-inspired texture forms arranged in a dynamic pattern that sweeps dramatically across the full quilt width. The strong, graphic movement creates powerful visual energy with a bold, modern character.
Designer: Its a Quilt Thing
Default Quilting Density: Light
Suggested Quilt Styles: Modern Quilt, Nature Quilt, Traditional Quilt
Add a burst of citrus-fresh energy to your quilts with the Marmalade pantograph's lively allover design featuring bold, densely packed spiraling swirls and teardrop droplet accents that flow across the quilt in a juicy, free-spirited arrangement. The large-scale, energetic motifs create strong visual movement and wonderful quilting density.
Designer: Patricia Ritter
Default Quilting Density: Light
Suggested Quilt Styles: Modern Quilt, Traditional Quilt
Keep it confidently clean with the Rectangles pantograph — a bold geometric allover design featuring a dynamic diagonal grid of interlocking rectangles that create a strong, architectural feel across the quilt surface. The sharp, angular lines deliver a graphic punch that pairs beautifully with modern fabrics, high-contrast quilts, and minimalist design sensibilities. Efficient to quilt and striking in its simplicity, this design is an excellent choice for quilters who want a polished, contemporary finish with maximum visual impact.
Designer: Christy Dillon
Default Quilting Density: Light
Suggested Quilt Styles: Masculine Quilt, Modern Quilt
Preparing Your Quilt Is Easier Than You Think
I’ll walk you through backing, batting, and simple prep steps so your quilt is ready for quilting—without stress or guesswork.
A thoughtful, straightforward experience
simple, transparent Pricing
Clear pricing based on your quilt design—no surprises along the way.
Reliable turnaround
Most quilts are completed in about two weeks, so your project keeps moving forward.
Convenient meetup locations
Meet locally in the South Hills of Pittsburgh OR ship your quilt from anywhere in the U.S.
Welcome to starshine quilting studio
Starshine is a Pittsburgh-area longarm quilting studio focused on thoughtful finishing, clear communication, and results you’ll love. Using a computerized longarm machine, I bring precision and care to every quilt—so your finished piece looks as beautiful as you imagined.
Let’s Finish Your Quilt
Start with a quick intake form and I’ll guide you through the rest—from design to delivery.
have a quick question?
If you’re not quite ready to start, feel free to reach out—I’m happy to help.