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August 18, 2026

Free quilt pattern: Sunflower Sunshine

Use three different techniques—appliqué, straightforward paper foundation piecing, and gentle curved piecing—for a stunning design that brings a radiant field of sunflowers into your home!

August 11, 2026

Auditioning Designs

It can be hard to visualize what a quilt design will look like on a quilt so it’s important to be able to audition the design. Here are some helpful tips on how to do this.

Choosing a Paper Pantograph

Join Chelsey McMillan of Sew and Glow Quilting as she explains some of the factors she considers when purchasing paper pantographs and when selecting a paper pantograph for a specific quilt.

Free quilt pattern: Patriotic Friends

Friendship stars encircle a bold central star in this eye-catching throw.

Free quilt pattern: Harlequin Rainbow

This free quilt pattern sports checkerboard charm with dazzling diamonds.

Posture for pantograph quilting

APQS Educator, Chelsey McMillan, shares posture tips for avoiding body strain and fatigue while pantograph quilting on your longarm.

Free quilt pattern: Sunshine and Daisies

Charming prints combine with a dynamic stripe in this cheerful, summery quilt.

Free quilt pattern: Springtime Flutters

Gather flowery prints and cheerful solids to stitch up colorful butterflies, bright blossoms, and a garden of greenery to welcome spring.

Marking a quilt for ruler work

APQS Educator and Retailer, Myrna Ficken, gives us a glimpse at her process for marking a custom quilt for ruler work.

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!