Quilt Finishing Tips

December 8, 2015
How would YOU quilt the quilt - Quick and easy Christmas tree skirt (FREE PATTERN)
Just in case you need a little help decorating the tree, APQS Education Director Dawn Cavanaugh has created a quick tree skirt pattern that is sure to complement your holiday décor.
December 1, 2015
How to tackle wavy borders
Wavy borders that are too full for the quilt itself are one of the most common challenges facing a longarm quilter.
November 17, 2015
APQS Video Tutorial: Paisley Border
The paisley is a common design that has stood the test of time.
October 27, 2015
APQS Video Tutorial: How to attach binding using a longarm quilting machine
Discover how to quickly add the binding to your longarm quilting project while it is still on the frame.
October 20, 2015
APQS Video Tutorial: Comma Puff Border
This border and corner design is perfect for quilters who are new to longarm quilting and are looking for a custom quilting design.
October 6, 2015
How would YOU quilt the quilt – Georgene Huggett and Betty Reid
We asked Georgene Huggett and Betty Reid to quilt the same traditional quilt pattern for us. Take a look at how each dealer chose to interpret the quilt differently
September 29, 2015
APQS Video Tutorial: Groovy Buds Filler
The Groovy Buds filler is great for pre-teen or teen girl quilts. Learn how in the newest APQS Video Tutorial
September 22, 2015
Quilting the Quilt: Getting from here to there
Twenty years ago, machine quilting was considered “cheating” by a great majority of quilters, and it was rare to find a machine-quilted project among show winners. Now hand-quilted quilts make up only a small percentage of completed quilts.
September 8, 2015
APQS Video Tutorial: George and applique
Discover how different quilting can impact your applique as we showcase five different quilting styles on applique blocks using George.
August 25, 2015
How would YOU quilt the quilt – Susan Ponz, Connie Keller and Angela Clark
We asked Susan Ponz, Connie Keller and Angela Clark to quilt the same modern quilt pattern for us. Take a look at how each store chose to interpret the quilt with their color palette and quilting.