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Taking a little extra time preparing the backing can make a huge difference in the quilt’s longevity as well as how easy it will be to quilt it.

Many quilters love to make cuddly quilts using fabric like polar fleece, flannel, or nappy knits like Minky or Shannon fabrics. Each of these fabrics introduces unique properties that may require adjustments to the way you may normally quilt.

For those of us who push quilting deadlines, this timesaving method is just the trick we need to get the binding on a quilt in record time.

Should you quilt on appliqué patches, or shouldn’t you? It may depend on who you are trying to please...

The “Shuffle Quilt” pattern is a great solution for using up those layer cakes you have accumulated and would also put a good dent in the scrap pile if that is what you prefer.

In this post, we’ll come face to face with that dastardly villain known as the “open seam.”

Learn how to bring up your bobbin thread, easily thread a needle, and tie a quilter's knot to keep your ends neat and tidy.

Check out all the smiles from kids of all ages who helped APQS complete quilts for Morehead State University's Build-a-Bed program at QuiltCon 2016.

The good news is that while you might want hundreds of thread colors, you don’t need them to successfully start a longarm business!

Connie Keller of APQS Dallas has found a unique way to introduce quilting and the magical powers of a longarm machine to a younger audience through the help of the University of North Texas.