Quilt Finishing Tips

April 29, 2025
Adding Binding on the Longarm
Whether you’re quilting for customers or finishing your own treasures, adding binding on the longarm is a useful technique that will get you one step closer to a completed quilt.
February 21, 2025
Just hanging around: Unique solutions for displaying quilts
Got more quilts hanging around than you have beds?  Hang them on the walls! There are many ways to hang a quilt on a wall depending on the size and weight of the quilt you want to put on the wall.
January 7, 2025
Signature Quilt for the 2024 International Quilt Festival
At International Quilt Festival 2024, the maker and the quilter of the 2024 IQF Signature Quilt share smiles and insights about their recent collaboration. "A 1915 Variation of a Goose on a Pond" by Tammy Morris and quilted by Eva Ellison.
December 10, 2024
Mastering free motion quilting
Free motion quilting is a valuable skill for any longarm quilter to achieve.
October 29, 2024
How to keep your quilt top square all the way to the bottom edge
Maintaining a square quilt top on your longarm quilting machine requires careful preparation and consistent attention to detail. Whether you’re loading the quilt, measuring alignment, or adjusting quilting density, these strategies will help you produce a professional, perfectly square quilt ready for binding and display.
July 9, 2024
7 types of quilt borders to elevate your quilting projects
A well-chosen border can transform your quilt from simple to stunning. Here are seven types of quilt borders to take your quilt to the next level.
December 5, 2023
How to stitch in the ditch with a longarm quilting machine
Elevate your longarm quilting with professional precision! Read more our tips and tricks for stitching in the ditch.
August 1, 2023
Quilting with rulers on your longarm quilting machine
Ruler work is the secret to adding that extra touch of magic to your quilts. Follow along with APQS Educator and Retailer Karen McTavish as she demonstrates numerous ruler techniques that will make your quilts truly spectacular.
May 9, 2023
How to build your confidence as a quilter
Building your confidence is challenging for every quilter. Listen to APQS Dealer and Educator Karen McTavish as she talks about how she fights the fear that can grip all of us when we quilt for others.
October 25, 2022
Computerized quilting 101
Thinking about purchasing an APQS Quilt Path? APQS dealer Angela Clark explains the benefits of computerized quilting and what it can do for you!