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

Looking for some quilt-spiration? Check out this beautiful free Luster Spectrum quilting pattern by APQS dealer Julia Graves.

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...

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...

Follow along with APQS dealer and educator Lauren Jackson as she walks us through what directional tension is and how you can solve directional tension issues to take your quilting to the next level!

Looking for some quilting inspiration? This free Amour Quilt pattern by Monique Jacobs of Open Gate Quilts is perfect for making a quilt's border stripes sing!

Follow along as APQS Dealer Julia Graves shows us how to choose the perfect thread for your longarm quilting project. She says it's all about the...

Manipulating feathers around the border can be tricky. Follow along with APQS Dealer and Educator Lauren Jackson as she shares all the tips and tricks to get...

Tension issues are something that every quilter runs into. It is important when you see a tension issue, you know how to...

The trend of floating a quilt started several years ago and has been adopted by many quilters. However, it's important to remember that not all quilts are perfectly straight when the loading process starts...