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As you enter Bold Notion Quilting, you're immediately enveloped by a lively energy—vibrant colors, contemporary fabrics, and a spectrum of rainbow threads welcome you, embodying the warm, inviting atmosphere crafted by owner Lauren Jackson.

Imagine quilting in a peaceful forest haven, where the melody of birds and the gentle flow of a nearby creek create a symphony of tranquility.

In the vibrant world of quilting, where passion and storytelling intertwine, meeting someone like JulieAnn Chavez is truly inspiring. As the owner of The Quilting Nerd, a Deaf-owned and wheelchair-user-friendly APQS dealership, JulieAnn’s journey is stitched with a love for the craft, a commitment to inclusive learning, and a mission to make quilting accessible to all.

Angie and her team are passionate about longarm quilting—so much so that they specialize exclusively in machine sales, service, maintenance, rentals, and hands-on classes.

Karen McTavish’s passion, expertise, and genuine love for quilting make APQS Duluth a must-visit destination—because quilting dreams truly come to life in Karen’s studio!

Myrna Ficken is the inspiring owner of A Quilter’s Choice, an APQS dealer, and longarm educator with over 23 years of dedicated experience in the quilting industry.

Five of our most popular APQS blog articles from 2024.

Claudia Pfeil's Piece for Peace campaign has resulted in 22,850 blocks used for quilts made for Ukrainian refugees...

In the summer of 2020, Ralph and Deborah of Berea, KY, got the surprise of a lifetime when they won a new Lenni quilting system from APQS. We gave them a call recently to see how they've been getting along with their new machine.

Cindy K. won a new Millie longarm quilting machine in the spring 2016. We caught up with her to see what’s she’s been up to since the big win.