Tool Tips

Explore the art of mastering your fabric stash organization, whether it's filled with large or small cuts, or both.

Whether you're new to longarm quilting or just looking to step up your quilting game - APQS dealer Angela Clark is sharing her go-to quilting tools.

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!

Follow along with APQS dealer and educator Lauren Jackson as she talks about the pros and cons of different types of marking tools.

Any time of year is the right time to add a little sparkle to your quilts, but it’s especially fun to use metallic threads on Christmas quilts, holiday table runners, tree skirts, and even stockings and ornaments. Though metallic threads have a reputation for being unruly and a bit difficult to work with, there are several tricks you can use that can help move it from the naughty list to the nice list in time for the holidays.

One of the biggest differences between quilting on a domestic sewing machine and quilting on a longarm quilting machine is the needle. In this article, APQS Education Director Dawn Cavanaugh helps you navigate the change with her best tips and tricks.

In this video, APQS Education Director Dawn Cavanaugh shows you several gadgets that make sit-down quilting easier, from basting the layers to moving the fabric, as well as how optional accessory feet on our sit-down machine George make ruler work, stippling and applique outlining easy to do.

New gadgets pop up all the time to make quilting easier. In this article, Education Director Dawn Cavanaugh shares some useful tools for APQS George owners.

Why have black light on your longarm? Try quilting with white thread on white fabric without losing your place, and you’ll quickly find out how valuable it is! New APQS machines come standard with bright LED light, plus a built-in LED black light for ultimate versatility.