While APQS machines don't just "go out of time," occasionally a mishap like a broken needle can change the timing between the hook assembly and the needle. If your machine skips stitches in the manual sewing mode or is not picking up stitches, use this video to help check or adjust your machine's timing. Imbalanced tension is not related to timing, however.

Experiment with ‘wavy’ rulers to add movement, dimension to quilts...

APQS Dealer and Educator Angela Huffman shares an alternative to feathers - the fern twist. The leaf shapes are much more forgiving and easy to master.

Quilters call our service department and comment that their machine is "dead" and won't turn on!