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

Michelle and Ken Ramos are a husband and wife team who run their quilting business, MK Quilting, in the Calgary/ Southern Alberta region of Canada. We sat down with them to learn more about how they got their start, how APQS machines contribute to their success and how they work together in the business.

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!

As we approach our nation’s birthday you may be inspired to make a patriotic quilt - here are some quilting design ideas that you can incorporate.

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.