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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. Whether you’re curious about its capabilities or looking to elevate your craft, Quilt Path has something for everyone.
For this blog, we will present an overview of Quilt Path. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just getting started, Quilt Path offers an incredible array of tools to enhance your quilting experience.
What is Quilt Path?
With its intuitive interface and robust features, Quilt Path transforms the way you quilt, making it easier to achieve professional results right from the start. The robotic system works on two axes to move your longarm over the quilt while using the APQS stitch regulator to ensure the same outstanding stitch quality as when you free-motion quilt with an APQS longarm. Whether you want to create edge-to-edge pantographs or complex custom designs, Quilt Path offers the precision and control you need to bring your quilting projects to life.
Why choose Quilt Path?
Quilt Path offers a range of benefits that appeal to quilters of all levels:
- Precision: Quilt Path ensures your designs are stitched with perfection, from edge-to-edge pantographs to intricate custom patterns.
- Speed: Save time on your projects by letting Quilt Path handle the stitching while you focus on creativity.
- Ease of use: The user-friendly interface and step-by-step prompts make Quilt Path accessible, even for beginners.
- Creative possibilities: From basic patterns to advanced designs, Quilt Path opens the door to endless quilting opportunities. You can easily transform designs, edit them, add them together, or create your own unique designs from scratch. If you find a design on a design site, you can easily import and use it too.
The design on this bright quilt, Pond Ripples, was created with Quilt Path’s PatternCAD.
What can you achieve with Quilt Path?
The possibilities are virtually endless! Here are just a few examples of what users can create:
- Pantographs: Quilt seamless, edge-to-edge designs with ease.
- Custom quilting: Place block designs, borders, and motifs exactly where you want them.
- Intricate designs: Tackle complex patterns that would be challenging to execute manually.
Tip: Check out some real-world examples of what Quilt Path users have created on the Quilt Path Central Facebook Group for inspiration.
This gorgeous custom quilt was quilted by Joanne Flamand using Quilt Path.
Addressing common hesitations
It’s natural to feel hesitant about using a computerized system, but Quilt Path is designed with quilters in mind. Here’s how it tackles common concerns:
- Fear of complexity: Quilt Path’s intuitive layout and step-by-step guides make it approachable, even if you’re not tech-savvy. A manual is already installed on the tablet to help guide you through every step.
- Worried about losing control: You’re still in charge! Quilt Path gives you the tools to customize and adapt designs to your liking.
- Cost concerns: Think of Quilt Path as an investment in your quilting future, saving you time and enabling you to take on more ambitious projects. Quilt Path comes with a total of 750 designs—500 bonus designs in the Patterns Folder, in addition to the 250 designs already in the normal folders, giving you a vast selection to use on your projects.
Pro Tip: Start simple with basic pantographs and work your way up to more advanced features as your confidence grows.
Resources to help you get started
Ready to learn more? Here are some resources to guide you:
- The Quilt Path Basics manual can be found on the tablet and on the flash drive that comes with your Quilt Path system, to help guide you through every step.
- Quilt Path Central Facebook Group
- APQS Calendar for Quilt Path Classes
- Check out the YouTube channels and Facebook pages of APQS Quilt Path educators for additional tips and inspiration.
- Watch this APQS blog for monthly posts on using your Quilt Path starting in February 2025.
This award winning custom quilt was quilted by Lisa Eichelberger using Quilt Path.
Quilt Path is more than just a tool—it’s a gateway to precision, creativity, and endless possibilities in quilting. If you’ve been considering adding Quilt Path to your quilting setup, now is the perfect time to explore its transformative features. Contact your local APQS dealer for more information and to see how Quilt Path can elevate your quilting experience. Stay tuned for next month’s blog post, where we’ll guide you through getting hands-on with your first pantograph design.
