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January 5, 2016
No-mark method for stitching complicated quilting designs
With so many tales of caution about marks that won’t go away, or marks that went away and then came back later, the idea of marking a quilt top can be scary.
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December 29, 2015
How to make great binding corners
Here are some easy steps for making your binding corners square and professional.
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December 19, 2015
APQS Video: Take an up-close look at Millie
In this video, Angela Huffman, APQS Dealer and Educator, gives you a close-up tour of Millie and all its features.
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December 8, 2015
How would YOU quilt the quilt - Quick and easy Christmas tree skirt (FREE PATTERN)
Just in case you need a little help decorating the tree, APQS Education Director Dawn Cavanaugh has created a quick tree skirt pattern that is sure to complement your holiday décor.
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December 1, 2015
How to tackle wavy borders
Wavy borders that are too full for the quilt itself are one of the most common challenges facing a longarm quilter.
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November 24, 2015
Watch how simple it is to set up an APQS longarm quilting machine
It's fast and easy to set up an APQS quilting machine, even one with a Quilt Path computerized quilting system.
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November 11, 2015
Watch an APQS flash mob and help us honor veterans with Quilts of Valor
This Veterans Day, APQS is honoring veterans for their service by raising awareness of Quilts of Valor (QOV) and asking longarm quilters to volunteer their machine skills for a good cause.
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November 10, 2015
Quilting the Quilt: Using border print fabrics in your quilting
Border print fabrics offer another quick alternative to traditional piecing or appliqué.
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November 3, 2015
Longarm giveaway winner says winning Millie was better than winning a car
Debbie Paul of Murfreesboro, Tennessee almost didn’t win the Millie longarm quilting machine.
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October 27, 2015
APQS Video Tutorial: How to attach binding using a longarm quilting machine
Discover how to quickly add the binding to your longarm quilting project while it is still on the frame.
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