Education

September 15, 2022
Checklist for choosing a longarm quilting machine
If you’re considering buying a longarm machine, use this checklist to choose the right machine for you.
September 15, 2022
4 things to consider before buying a longarm quilting machine
Innovations in longarm quilting machines have made machine quilting easy, even for beginners. Technological advances have made these machines affordable for home use. If you are ready to investigate the possibility of a longarm machine, use these tips to help you with your search.
September 14, 2022
Which APQS longarm machine is the best buy for me?
If you’re dreaming of owning your own longarm quilting machine but aren’t sure which APQS model to choose, it helps to explore your own quilting style and goals to find the best fit for you.
September 13, 2022
Three Aspects of Color - Part 3: Putting it all together
Looking to jazz up the colors on your next quilt? Julia Graves explains how considering many design factors helps you find the perfect color palette for your next quilt!
September 12, 2022
Want to start your own quilting business? Take these steps first...
If you love machine quilting, it’s possible to turn your passion into a nice income. In this post I’ve pulled together some steps to make your machine quilting business successful while keeping the fun in it.
September 9, 2022
How much maintenance does an APQS longarm machine need?
When quilters ask us what they should do to keep their machine working properly, they are often surprised by how little maintenance an APQS machine needs.
August 16, 2022
Three Aspects of Color - Part 2: Intensity and Neutrals
Understanding color intensity will help you determine which fabrics compliment each other, making fabric selection a breeze! APQS Dealer Julia Graves of SO Quilts explains color intensity and how it applies to picking fabrics for your quilts.
August 2, 2022
Quilt Path unboxing - watch us setup and install Quilt Path on a Lucey
APQS Dealer and Educator Lauren Jackson of Bold Notion Quilting recently purchased an APQS Quilt Path version 5 to install on her APQS Lucey. Follow along as she takes us along for the ride from unboxing to installing.
July 5, 2022
Three Aspects of Color in longarm quilting - Part 1: Hue and Value
Learn about color hue and value in our first installment of our series about color and longarm quilting...
June 28, 2022
How to select marking tools for your quilt top
Follow along with APQS dealer and educator Lauren Jackson as she talks about the pros and cons of different types of marking tools.