Quilt Finishing Tips

April 7, 2026
Custom quilting with Angela Huffman
Combining ruler work, freemotion and computerized design is a great way to add the perfect finishing touch to a quilt top!
August 26, 2025
Facing a scallop edge quilt
Putting a facing on a scalloped quilt is a great way to give a clean, professional finish and, with a little bit of planning, it is far easier than it looks!
April 29, 2025
Adding Binding on the Longarm
Whether you’re quilting for customers or finishing your own treasures, adding binding on the longarm is a useful technique that will get you one step closer to a completed quilt.
February 21, 2025
Just hanging around: Unique solutions for displaying quilts
Got more quilts hanging around than you have beds?  Hang them on the walls! There are many ways to hang a quilt on a wall depending on the size and weight of the quilt you want to put on the wall.
January 7, 2025
Signature Quilt for the 2024 International Quilt Festival
At International Quilt Festival 2024, the maker and the quilter of the 2024 IQF Signature Quilt share smiles and insights about their recent collaboration. "A 1915 Variation of a Goose on a Pond" by Tammy Morris and quilted by Eva Ellison.
December 10, 2024
Mastering free motion quilting
Free motion quilting is a valuable skill for any longarm quilter to achieve.
October 29, 2024
How to keep your quilt top square all the way to the bottom edge
Maintaining a square quilt top on your longarm quilting machine requires careful preparation and consistent attention to detail. Whether you’re loading the quilt, measuring alignment, or adjusting quilting density, these strategies will help you produce a professional, perfectly square quilt ready for binding and display.
July 9, 2024
7 types of quilt borders to elevate your quilting projects
A well-chosen border can transform your quilt from simple to stunning. Here are seven types of quilt borders to take your quilt to the next level.
December 5, 2023
How to stitch in the ditch with a longarm quilting machine
Elevate your longarm quilting with professional precision! Read more our tips and tricks for stitching in the ditch.
August 1, 2023
Quilting with rulers on your longarm quilting machine
Ruler work is the secret to adding that extra touch of magic to your quilts. Follow along with APQS Educator and Retailer Karen McTavish as she demonstrates numerous ruler techniques that will make your quilts truly spectacular.