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Whether you “quilt by check,” rent time on a longarm, or plan to buy one, it’s helpful to understand how the quilt gets on the frame and why you need extra backing fabric to make it work.

In this post we're sharing some quick cutting and piecing methods for half-square triangles...

Create the effect of multiple overlapping stars in this patriotic quilt from APQS Dealer Julia Graves of Special Occasion Quilts.

Learn how to longarm quilt this Artichoke Hearts Border - a beautiful modern border for your next quilt - from APQS Dealer and Educator Angela Huffman.

As works of art (including quilts) are passed down through generations or sold, the ownership history and documentation—provenance—should accompany them. A quilt label is the first step in providing authenticity for your quilt. You may not think that the quilts you make will ever become a valuable treasure…but your great-granddaughter might think otherwise!

“Modern Squares” leaves ample white space for quilting but also tells a subtle story. Happy quilting!

I think the #1 question new APQS longarm owners ask me during their free beginner class is, “How do you know what to quilt on a quilt?” I wish someone would create an app that automatically chose the best possible quilting design for a quilt top. Wouldn’t that be awesome??? Just snap a picture of the quilt top with your phone, answer a few simple questions in the app, and then out pops a quilting plan!

In this video tutorial, APQS Dealer and Educator Angela Huffman shares a cute little border design we like to the call the "Curly Clover."

In this tutorial, APQS Dealer and Educator Angela Huffman shares a cute border or sashing design for your next quilt.

Cindy K. won a new Millie longarm quilting machine in the spring 2016. We caught up with her to see what’s she’s been up to since the big win.