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Wanting to practice your quilting technique? The Fire Island quilt pattern is great for beginners! It has large pieces and a simple design.

Using color illusions can elevate your quilt to a whole new level. Tune into part one of our three part color illusion series about transparency.

Struggling to keep your quilting design patterns organized? Take a look at APQS Dealer Julia Grave's tips for keeping your designs organized and all in one place.

We've rounded up some of our favorite summer-themed filler designs for you to use on your next quilting project.

Check out this unique twist on a classic quilt pattern. Summer Dash makes the Churn Dash pattern look extra sweet by mixing sunny and floral plaids.

Add flawless detail to your quilting project with Micro Loops. Follow along with APQS Retailer and Educator Karen McTavish as she explains the three different modes of Micro Loops on a longarm quilting machine.

We’ve pulled together some of our most popular blog posts about different methods of loading a quilt on your longarm. Take a look and let us know what method you prefer.

If you're interested in starting or improving your longarm quilting business, APQS dealer Julia Graves of SO Quilts is sharing some valuable tips to help you succeed.

Looking for the perfect quilt pattern for a baby? The Stardust Baby pattern is a charming quilt full of stars to help baby’s first wish come true.

Looking for a fun border design? Follow along with APQS dealer Lauren Jackson as she walks us through the No Back Track Feather border design.