Meet Myrna Ficken of A Quilter’s Choice: Infusing expertise and passion into the quilting world

For many quilters, discovering the right mentor can be transformative. Someone who truly understands the hurdles, celebrates the victories, and offers a seamless blend of technical know-how and heartfelt support. Enter Myrna Ficken, the inspiring owner of A Quilter’s Choice, APQS dealer, and longarm educator with over 23 years of dedicated experience in the quilting industry.

A journey of service and adventure

Myrna’s quilting success story is deeply intertwined with her 28 years as a military spouse—a journey that took her across the nation, immersing her in diverse quilting communities. Now, having lived independently for 16 years, Myrna continues to share her passion for APQS machines with quilters both near and far. “I’m honored that my machine owners and students from years ago still reach out to me when they need something,” she shares.

Her unwavering dedication to APQS is driven by:

• Reliability: APQS machines are intuitive and built to endure.
• Community: Working with APQS has enabled Myrna to forge meaningful connections with quilters worldwide.
• Support: Whether it’s maintenance, troubleshooting, or sparking inspiration for your next project, Myrna is always ready to assist.

More than a job—A passion

For Myrna, it’s not just about selling machines. It’s about nurturing creativity and empowering individuals to unlock their quilting potential. “Taking care of our customers, sharing my years of knowledge—it gives me great joy,” she explains. Myrna’s offerings are crafted to meet quilters wherever they are on their journey.

• Machine Sales: Ready to embark on your quilting adventure with an APQS longarm? Myrna is here to expertly guide you in choosing the ideal model tailored to your needs.
• Service & Maintenance: As a certified APQS technician, Myrna offers comprehensive “spa treatments” for your machine, ensuring it operates flawlessly.
• Longarm Rentals: Not quite ready to make a purchase? Experience the magic of these machines firsthand by renting a longarm.
• Education & Classes: Myrna’s interactive and encouraging teaching style empowers quilters to build confidence and refine their skills.

Check out this video where Myrna shares tips for getting started with free motion quilting.

Thread, wide backs, and more

When you visit A Quilter’s Choice, you’ll discover a treasure trove beyond just machines. Myrna stocks a full range of Glide threads and bobbins, along with Affinity threads, wide backs, batting, and an array of longarm supplies. This means you can conveniently gather all your essentials in one place, whether you’re crafting your first quilt or your next masterpiece.

Connecting through quilting

For Myrna, the greatest joy comes from witnessing her customers’ success. “Bringing a quilter’s dream to life—whether it’s owning their own machine or completing a quilt from start to finish—that’s the heart of it all.” This spirit of camaraderie weaves through the quilting community she’s nurtured, one stitch at a time.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re eager to explore APQS machines, schedule a rental, or treat your current longarm to a rejuvenating spa day, contact Myrna at aquilterschoice@gmail.com or call 1-435-229-2703. With her expert guidance, you’ll uncover the true joy of quilting with the perfect machine—and the perfect mentor—by your side.

In Myrna’s words: “This is not just my job—it’s my passion.” By joining the A Quilter’s Choice community, you’ll experience firsthand the transformative power of passion in your quilting journey!