APQS Video Tutorial: Betty the Butterfly

A package of Tonga Treats batik fabric strips buried in her fabric stash called “Island Punch” by Timeless Treasures inspired APQS Dealer Cindy Schellenberg to create this simple but striking pattern.

Poor tension is the #1 issue machine quilters struggle to correct. The first critical step in solving it is getting over the fear of actually changing the top or bobbin case tension. Admonishments of “never touch the tension” from a home ec teacher might still sting your ears, but it’s time to silence that inner voice and put on a brave “I can do this” attitude!

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

From easy-to-follow tutorials to actionable tips, these nine articles are the ones that received the most visits in 2020.