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May 4, 2021
Free quilt pattern: Stripped Ease
APQS Dealer Barb Mayfield came up with a perfect way to use your favorite Jelly Roll fabric in this free quilting pattern called "Stripped Ease."
April 27, 2021
What you can expect at an APQS Road Show
Are you thinking about investing in a longarm quilting machine? From features to financing to machine size there is a lot of information to sort through, and things can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where the APQS Road Shows come in.
April 20, 2021
Reference chart for common quilting shapes
For those who don't like to memorize formulas, we created a handy reference chart to help you do the math when quilting common shapes.
April 13, 2021
Free quilt pattern: Daffodil Punch
Dawn Cavanaugh's free quilt pattern uses jelly roll fabric and was inspired by the contrast between bright spring flowers and the winter-bare earth from which they sprout. You're going to love it!
March 23, 2021
Quick Quilt Tops 2021 - We have a winner!
Collaboration results in beautiful quilts! We've quizzed you every step of the way in our Quick Quilt Tops series, picked the winning elements, and finally have a finished product. Enter our giveaway for your chance to win this quilt and a basket full of quilting goodies.
March 16, 2021
Free quilt pattern: Flight Path
Lyn Crump's foundation-pieced free quilt pattern will make you feel like you're flying on cloud nine!
March 9, 2021
Quick Quilt Tops 2021 - help us pick a quilting design!
It’s time for YOU to decide which quilting design below will be the winner in our Quick Quilt Top series. Vote for your favorite!
February 23, 2021
Quick Quilt Series 2021 - Help us pick a design layout
It’s time for YOU to help us figure out which quilting designs below will make the cut in our Quick Quilt Top series. Vote for your favorites!
February 9, 2021
Free quilt pattern: A Whole Lotta Love
For this pattern, JulieAnn Chavez created a design inspired by the deaf community and sharing love with others during these difficult times.
February 2, 2021
A guide to bias binding
In this guide, you'll learn two effective methods for bias binding: cutting individual bias strips and cutting continuous binding from a tube.