Quilt Finishing Tips

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.

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.

Elevate your longarm quilting with professional precision! Read more our tips and tricks for stitching in the ditch.

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.

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.

Thinking about purchasing an APQS Quilt Path? APQS dealer Angela Clark explains the benefits of computerized quilting and what it can do for you!

We’re diving into some of our favorite “how-to” articles for longarm newbies!

Looking for some quilting inspiration? In this video tutorial, APQS educator Lauren Jackson shows us how to divide borders and stitch the Lead Pipe design with uniform spacing.

Curious how you can get your backings to sit straighter on your longarm? Whether you're piecing your backing or throwing on a 108", APQS Dealer and Educator Lauren Jackson shows you how to square them up and lay them straight.

From easy-to-follow tutorials to actionable tips, these nine articles are the ones that received the most visits in 2021.