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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 17, 2015
APQS Video Tutorial: Paisley Border
The paisley is a common design that has stood the test of time.
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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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October 20, 2015
APQS Video Tutorial: Comma Puff Border
This border and corner design is perfect for quilters who are new to longarm quilting and are looking for a custom quilting design.
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October 16, 2015
How to handle a client consultation
Whether you quilt professionally or just for yourself, when you decide to say “yes” to someone who has asked you to quilt her quilt, lots of responsibility also comes your way.
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October 13, 2015
Longarm giveaway winner transformed master bedroom into quilting studio
After winning a Lucey longarm quilting machine in the Great APQS Longarm Giveaway in 2013, Joyce Labree did what any passionate quilter would do – she transformed her master bedroom into a quilting studio.
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