APQS Video Tutorial: Paisley Border

When you're hard at work on a quilt, and your thread decides not to cooperate, your blood pressure can increase exponentially.

The best solution for billowy blocks would be to take the quilt apart and adjust the piecing as necessary. However, that’s an option that isn’t a top priority once the borders are on and our minds are already on our next project.

Autumn is in the air! We've rounded up some our favorite autumn-inspired quilting designs that will pair perfectly with your next quilting project!

Any time of year is the right time to add a little sparkle to your quilts, but it’s especially fun to use metallic threads on Christmas quilts, holiday table runners, tree skirts, and even stockings and ornaments. Though metallic threads have a reputation for being unruly and a bit difficult to work with, there are several tricks you can use that can help move it from the naughty list to the nice list in time for the holidays.