Custom versus edge to edge quilting

August 5, 2025

APQS retailer and educator, Myrna Ficken, shares several considerations that can help you decide whether to custom quilt or stitch an overall design on a quilt top. In this video, Myrna shows a number of gorgeous quilts and explains her thought process behind her choice to custom or stitch edge-to-edge on each one.

Myrna Ficken
Myrna Ficken
Myrna is an APQS Dealer and owner of A Quilter's Choice - APQS West in Highlands Ranch, CO. You can find her online on Facebook and Instagram.
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