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APQS Company History
For over 20
years, we have been crafting the world’s finest quilting machines in
the heartland of America. Our company is sustained by our dedication
to quality, innovation and excellence – and the dedication of
thousands of amateur and professional APQS longarm quilters.
The decision of which
longarm to invest in should never be made in the spur of the moment. You
expect your longarm to provide you with enjoyment for decades to come.
APQS longarms possess outstanding qualities and will provide you with a
lifetime of enjoyment. We strive to put our best foot forward with each
APQS quilting machine we build. Your APQS longarm will be a lifetime
investment, which you will never regret.
It’s exciting and easy
to choose your APQS machine. Using our Web site and literature, you can
zero in on the longarm of your dreams. Then go to our factory showroom,
to your local representative or visit us at the
next quilt show to experience an APQS longarm for
yourself.
We at APQS have always appreciated the special personal
relationship that can grow between you and your longarm. That is why for
more than 20 years, we have worked hard to create our many models, table
designs and features – improvements that we’ve found will enhance your
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Phone
1-800-426-7233
1-515-267-1113
Fax: (515) 267-8414
E-mail
sales@apqs.com
service@apqs.com
Mail - Carroll
Factory
23398 Hwy 30 East
Carroll, IA, USA
51401
Mail - Des Moines
Office
8033 University Ave. Suite F.
Des Moines IA 50325 |
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Why APQS is a Great Value
When you purchase a
longarm, you expect it to provide you with a lifetime of enjoyment and
use. When you invest in an APQS longarm you can be sure that you have
purchased a unique quilting machine that will retain its value for
many years to come.
 APQS
longarms are handmade, one at a time, by master craftspeople. Meticulous attention is
paid to each and every detail. You can rely on APQS quality, which has
proven itself to our customers thousands of times. Every machine leaving
our factory meets the highest standards of quality and more importantly,
they meet the highest standards of the many satisfied APQS owners found
throughout the world. (view our warranty)
Detail for detail, APQS
longarms are a great value. But don’t just take our word for it. Come
and experience our longarms with a hands-on demonstration. Visit our
showroom, see your local representative or check us out at the next quilt
show. See for yourself why our longarms are chosen by so many amateur and
professional quilters throughout the world.
You’ll also find terrific
value in the APQS staff of highly qualified experts whose experience
serves as a guarantee of enduring quality and service.
Why No Other Longarm QUILTS Like An APQS...
You simply must quilt
on an APQS machine to fully appreciate the stitch quality and ease of
operation. You don’t need to be an experienced quilter to sense
the unmistakable touch and feel of an APQS machine or to appreciate it
responsiveness.
 What
gives an APQS machine its consistent stitch quality and makes it so
user-friendly? Our construction techniques and design choices play a
critical part in satisfying the individual needs of our customers.
The
quilting head must withstand various pressures while minimizing deflection
and vibration. Therefore, we designed it with extraordinary care. Our
time-tested methods allow you to enjoy ultra light quilting head weight. The less a longarm vibrates, the higher
the stitch quality. Less vibration also translates into more precision
for intricate quilting. This weight savings has allowed us to design a
track system utilizing fully adjustable horizontal wheels.
Our wheels "cling" to the edges of the
table and carriage, if you will. They are adjustable so that each
customer can "fine tune" the way their machine glides on the tracks. This
results in ease of operation without sacrificing APQS's distinctive
sensitivity, responsiveness and precise stitch quality.
APQS engineers carefully
chose synchronous belt drive as the means of
transferring power to both shafts; designed and constructed in a way to
provide precise machine timing for sewing in all directions. In addition,
belt-driven technology requires no lubrication and is quieter in
operation.
Our integrated
stitch regulator, designed and perfected
by APQS, lets you put stitches exactly where you want them.
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single thread tensioner and |
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enhances our
precise thread tension, provides |
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better stitch
quality and enables you to use almost any good quality thread,
even popular decorative threads. We designed our machines
to use "L" size bobbins because the machine is an industrial,
high-speed machine in which the hook rotates around the bobbin
twice for each stitch made. With the "L" size bobbin, the
hook has ample time to rotate twice without the operator slowing
to ensure perfect stitch quality.
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Our exclusive
lower thread cutter saves time and
stress. Think about how many times you clip threads and start another
design on each quilt. What a timesaver! Our fully adjustable
multi-position ergonomically designed handles with
fingertip controls reduce fatigue and eliminate much of the risk of carpal
tunnel-type symptoms. In addition, you enjoy a full, unobstructed view of
your stitching area. All of these things work together to bring out the
quilt artist in you!
Why No Other Longarm LOOKS Like an APQS...
Each APQS longarm is
individually handcrafted. We’ve preserved traditional hand craftsmanship
in combination with modern manufacturing techniques. Automated, assembly
line production could never create a longarm of the quality our customers
have come to expect of us. One of the most satisfying benefits of owning
your APQS machine is that our skilled craftspeople built it.
 Every
hand that touches an APQS longarm is an expert at its particular task.
Building an APQS longarm requires a great deal of skill and many years of
experience. Careful attention to detail is shown in the workmanship. An
infinite amount of skill, craftsmanship and love characterize these
beautiful machines. Exacting demands are placed on our quality, down to
the smallest details.
Quality is a combination
of craftsmanship and the best materials. All APQS longarms are built by
hand with the finest grades of aircraft aluminum. This allows us to
reduce the weight dramatically while maintaining integrity and strength as
well as virtually eliminating vibration. APQS attaches special importance
to the selection and processing of the many different materials and
components that are used in our machines.
The long service life of
an APQS machine is not something that just happens. Because our longarms
are crafted with only the best materials and built by skilled
craftspeople, your machine becomes a magical experience in your hands.
Regardless which APQS longarm you choose, our hands make quilting magic
for your hands.
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