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Choosing the perfect color palette for your quilt can be tricky. Julia Grave's color series dives into the three aspects of color and how to pull it all together.

These are the quilting articles our readers have come back to again and again. Check out APQS' most popular blog posts of 2022.

Looking for a quilting pattern to use for a holiday themed quilt and much, much more? Spin is a clever twist on a simple block design that pairs perfectly with any color scheme.

Claudia Pfeil's Piece for Peace campaign has resulted in 22,850 blocks used for quilts made for Ukrainian refugees...

Looking for the perfect quilting design to complete your holiday quilt? Follow along with APQS dealer Lauren Jackson as she shows us how to stitch an ornament design!

Making room for a longarm machine in a small space can be tricky. APQS dealer Julia Graves shares creative ways that APQS owners have created space for their machines.

Looking for a fun design to use on your next quilting project? Follow along with APQS dealer Lauren Jackson as she shows us how to stitch the Palm & Coconut design.

Looking for the perfect wall hanging to brighten up your home? The Sunrise pattern allows you to pair the detailed blocks with your favorite pantograph.

We've all encountered the dreaded tuck in the back of a quilt. Follow along as APQS dealer Julia Graves explains how to fix a tuck in your quilt.

We recently asked our APQS family on Facebook what tips they would give to somebody interested in purchasing a quilting machine. The response was tremendous. We’ve received lots of comments that were full of thoughtful and useful advice.