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February 18, 2025
Free pattern: Caribbean Sunset
This intriguing two-block quilt gives the impression of a complicated on-point setting without all the work.
February 11, 2025
Understanding how longarm computer systems work: A closer look at Quilt Path
Whether you’re tackling edge-to-edge designs or custom masterpieces, Quilt Path makes the process smooth, fun, and precise..
February 7, 2025
Meet Angie Dugan of Quilting Connection—A family legacy of longarm innovation
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.
February 4, 2025
Thread choices for your longarm
There's more than just color to consider when selecting a thread for your longarm. In this informative video, APQS educator Tammy Caple shares two of her favorite threads and why she loves them for her APQS quilting machine.
January 31, 2025
Why choose Quilt Path
Quilt Path is a computerized quilting system that revolutionizes the quilting experience. Designed for APQS longarms, it combines precision, creativity, and efficiency, empowering quilters to bring their visions to life with ease.
January 28, 2025
Bling your machine: Inspiration for decorating your longarm
APQS longarm owners use decals, bling, stickers, paint and more to customize and decorate their longarms.
January 23, 2025
Meet Karen McTavish of APQS Duluth—Where quilting dreams come to life
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!
January 21, 2025
Free pattern: Winter Ball
Chilly weather has us thinking of wrapping up cozy in a new winter quilt. Winter Ball is a radiant quilt that will leave you surrounded by warmth and playful patchwork perfection.
January 16, 2025
Meet Myrna Ficken of A Quilter’s Choice: Infusing expertise and passion into the quilting world
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.
January 14, 2025
Tips for longarm quilting applique quilts
We all know how much work goes into a gorgeous applique quilt top. Regardless of the technique used--traditional hand-turned or fused raw-edge applique--these labors of love deserve a special kind of finish quilting that enhances the applique.