Education

February 21, 2023
What’s a “Spa Treatment” and should I get one for my longarm?
Have you wondered what kind of machine maintenance is beneficial for your APQS machine? Julia Graves breaks down what maintenance options are available.
February 7, 2023
Tips for using specialty threads
Specialty threads can be tricky to use. Luckily, APQS dealer Julia Graves gave us all of her tips and tricks for using specialty threads on your next quilting project.
December 27, 2022
Our most popular blog articles of 2022
These are the quilting articles our readers have come back to again and again. Check out APQS' most popular blog posts of 2022.
December 6, 2022
How to fit a longarm quilting machine in your space
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.
November 8, 2022
Avoiding tucks on the back of your quilt
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.
November 1, 2022
Thinking of buying a longarm quilting machine? Here are some tips from APQS owners…
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.
October 25, 2022
Computerized quilting 101
Thinking about purchasing an APQS Quilt Path? APQS dealer Angela Clark explains the benefits of computerized quilting and what it can do for you!
October 4, 2022
How to choose threads and pair needles
Wondering how to choose the perfect threads and needles for your next quilt? Follow along with Lauren Jackson as she explains her best practices for thread and pair needle selection.
September 26, 2022
Most common questions about APQS longarm quilting machines
Quilters who are considering adding a longarm to their studio invariably wonder about the very same things. In this article, we’ve put together some of the most common questions – and answers – for you.
September 25, 2022
“How-to” articles for beginners
We’re diving into some of our favorite “how-to” articles for longarm newbies!