Quilt Design Ideas

June 7, 2022
Our favorite pantograph patterns
What's your favorite pantograph pattern? We asked APQS owners across the country and they were excited to answer. In fact, we got so many responses that we...
May 10, 2022
Video Tutorial: Border Design Feather fills
Manipulating feathers around the border can be tricky. Follow along with APQS Dealer and Educator Lauren Jackson as she shares all the tips and tricks to get...
February 8, 2022
Video tutorial: Diamond Design
In this video tutorial, APQS Sales Representative and Educator Lauren Jackson shows you how to quilt the Diamond border design. This free motion with ruler work design can pop in different ways depending on how you fill it.
February 1, 2022
How to create a quick scrap collage charity quilt
Do you have extra scraps collecting dust in your quilting studio? Here's a quick, easy way to use up old scraps and do some good at the same time!
January 25, 2022
How Karen McTavish finds quilting inspiration
Karen McTavish is an award-winning quilter who owns and operates McTavish Quilting Studio. In this article, she shares how she gets her inspiration for quilting designs.
January 11, 2022
Video tutorial: Tribal Design
In this video tutorial, APQS Dealer and Educator Lauren Jackson shows you how to quilt the "Tribal Border" border design. This fun, versatile design combines back-and-forth technique and swirls.
January 4, 2022
Our top five border design tutorials
While the designs in the center of your quilt often take center stage, your quilt borders deserve some love, too! Here are five of our most popular border design tutorials for you to try.
December 21, 2021
Our most popular posts of 2021
From easy-to-follow tutorials to actionable tips, these nine articles are the ones that received the most visits in 2021.
November 9, 2021
Video Tutorial: Loops-a-Daisy
Looking for some quilting inspiration? In this video tutorial, APQS Dealer and Educator Angela Huffman shows you how to quilt the "Loops-a-Daisy" border design. This fun, flowery design would work well with any floral quilt you're creating.
October 5, 2021
Video Tutorial: Curlicue Hearts
In this video tutorial, APQS Dealer and Educator Angela Huffman shows you how to quilt the "Curlicue Hearts" border design. This sweet, fun design is great for any small border you have.