Inspiration

September 22, 2020
Free quilt pattern: Daisy's Garden
Bonnie combined smaller squares from the jelly roll into 16-patch blocks, reminiscent of the postage stamp quilts Grandma Daisy made.
August 11, 2020
Free quilt pattern: Island Four Patch
A package of Tonga Treats batik fabric strips buried in her fabric stash called “Island Punch” by Timeless Treasures inspired APQS Dealer Cindy Schellenberg to create this simple but striking pattern.
July 21, 2020
Free quilt pattern: Zen
Aptly titled “Zen”, the quilt’s two-color scheme is definitely soothing, especially thanks to the generous use of white negative space.
June 23, 2020
Free quilt pattern: Easy Layer Cake
APQS dealer Laura Reardon and her team at APQS Boise-The Quilt Crossing created a twin-size quilt that goes together in just a couple of hours thanks to the convenience of a “layer cake” stack of 10-inch squares and easy sashing strips.
June 16, 2020
Get the perfect backing yardage for quilting projects every time
Here’s a resource we hope you’ll find useful: our Backing Yardage Calculation Chart to help you determine how many yards you need to make a finished quilt a reality!
May 26, 2020
Free quilt pattern: May Flowers Table Runner
Add some color to your dining room table this summer with this adorable May Flowers table runner...
April 28, 2020
Raw edge appliqué video tutorial and free pattern: Wash Your Hands
We LOVE this adorable "Wash Your Hands" wall hanging! It's perfect for a classroom, daycare, or even your own home! Grab the pattern and watch APQS Education Director Dawn Cavanaugh take you through the process of creating this quilt.
April 21, 2020
Free quilt pattern: Luscious Luster
There is so much more to quilting than meets the eye. APQS dealer Julia Graves proves it with her art theory-based approach to creating a stunning quilt design. Learn how to make your colors POP with her design hack and the FREE Luscious Luster quilt pattern.
March 24, 2020
Free quilt pattern: Chunk It Up!
Social distancing is the perfect time for all of us to brush up on our quilting skills. Start by utilizing this FREE "Chunk It Up" quilt pattern from Whirls'n'Swirls store owner Tracey Russell! Just a change in fabric choice can make this pattern look totally new.
March 17, 2020
Quick Quilt Top Series - win our finished quilt!
This bright and colorful quilt came to fruition through your votes on layout and design. You helped us create this lap quilt and now it's your chance to win it!