Inspiration

August 23, 2022
Quick Quilt Top – Flying Geese: Help us pick a design layout
It's time for YOU to decide which quilting design will make the cut in our Quick Quilt Top series. Vote for your favorite!
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 9, 2022
Video Tutorial: Horizontal leaf border design
Follow along with APQS Educator and Dealer Lauren Jackson as she shows us a cool leaf border design that is sure to pair perfectly with any quilt!
July 26, 2022
Video Tutorial: Vertical feather border design
Follow along with APQS Dealer and Educator Lauren Jackson of Bold Notion Quilting as she shows us how to quilt a vertical feather border design.
July 19, 2022
Quilt patterns: Our top 10 most downloaded patterns
Are you looking for inspiration for your next quilt project? In this article, we are sharing our top 10 most downloaded quilt patterns from APQS dealers. We hope you find something that speaks to you!
July 12, 2022
Things to consider before purchasing longarm quilting rulers
Follow along with APQS Dealer and Educator Lauren Jackson of Bold Notion Quilting as she shares her tips about quilting with rulers. This is a great resource to make sure your tools are versatile and ready to grow with you!
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 21, 2022
Free quilt pattern: Luster Spectrum
Looking for some quilt-spiration? Check out this beautiful free Luster Spectrum quilting pattern by APQS dealer Julia Graves.
June 14, 2022
Video Tutorial: Hex border with rulers
Ruler work can be fun! Follow along with APQS Dealer and Educator Lauren Jackson as she shows us how to ripple a hexagon filler that...
June 7, 2022
Our favorite pantograph patterns
What's your favorite pantograph pattern? We asked APQS owners across the country and they were excited to answer. In fact, we got so many responses that we...