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February 2, 2016
How to get your longarm quilting business noticed
There are loads of quilters out there looking for a machine quilter to work on their tops. So how do you help them find you? How do you get your small business noticed?
January 26, 2016
APQS Video Tutorial: Rooster Plume
In this video tutorial APQS Dealer and Educator Angela Huffman demonstrates a border and corner design that works great on a masculine quilt.
January 19, 2016
APQS Video Tutorial: Longarm ruler tips
Discover how to use longarm rulers to stitch in the ditch and guide your APQS quilting machine.
January 12, 2016
You can quilt that out: Dealing with puffy blocks on the longarm machine
The best solution for billowy blocks would be to take the quilt apart and adjust the piecing as necessary. However, that’s an option that isn’t a top priority once the borders are on and our minds are already on our next project.
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.
December 29, 2015
How to make great binding corners
Here are some easy steps for making your binding corners square and professional.
December 22, 2015
APQS Video Tutorial: Daisy Paisley Border
In this tutorial, APQS Dealer and Educator Angela Huffman takes the basic paisley shape and puts a little girly filler inside of it.
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.
December 15, 2015
5 ways to audition quilting ideas on a quilt top
There are many ways to audition quilting ideas on your quilt top. Here are five of the best...
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.