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March 12, 2013
Banishing bulky seams
Whether you quilt for others or quilt yourself, you've most likely encountered a few mountains of fabric at patchwork intersections. Here are a few tips from the APQS team to help you avoid roadblocks or needle breaks from bulky seams!
March 5, 2013
Clever bobbin storage ideas
Is your bobbin collection an unorganized mess? Use these storage ideas from APQS to help keep your quilting area tidy!
February 28, 2013
APQS Quilt Path: Lesson 1 - Placing & sewing a block motif
February 27, 2013
APQS Quilt Path: Lesson 2 - Using EZ panto stacker
February 26, 2013
APQS Quilt Path: Lesson 3 - Basic panto stacker
February 25, 2013
APQS Quilt Path: Lesson 4 - Advanced panto stacker
February 24, 2013
APQS Quilt Path: Lesson 5 - Placing and stitching out a panto pattern
February 19, 2013
Add luster, luminosity and depth to your quilts
You can add richness to your quilts using fabrics that create the illusions of luminosity, luster and depth.
February 7, 2013
Up Close Quilting with Marianne Fons
The APQS Up Close Quilting Series is starting 2013 by featuring the women behind Fons & Porter. These talented quilters have established one of the largest quilting entities in the world and continue their passion for quilting every day.
January 29, 2013
APQS Tutorial: Abstract Tulip Border
Breaking down a border into quadrants can help give needed references points to make custom quilting much easier. This abstract tulip border can be altered a number of different ways and will serve you well.