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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.
August 4, 2026
Longarming How-To: A trio of tips!
Not one, not two, but THREE longarm quilting tips from an expert longarm quilter: Myrna Ficken of A Quilter's Choice.
July 28, 2026
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.
July 21, 2026
Free quilt pattern: Patriotic Friends
Friendship stars encircle a bold central star in this eye-catching throw.
July 14, 2026
Feature highlight: APQS Longarm Lighting
APQS longarm lighting is a small feature that makes a big difference. Good lighting isn’t just convenient — it helps you quilt with confidence, precision, and ease.
July 7, 2026
Get certified and quilt with confidence
APQS and Quilting Daily have teamed up to offer a longarm certification course like no other.
June 30, 2026
Adding Quilt Path to your APQS machine
Whether you're adding automation to an existing APQS machine or purchased it with your brand new APQS longarm, installing Quilt Path's Gen 5 hardware isn't as complicated as you might think.
June 23, 2026
Video: Quilt Path eClipse with Karen McTavish
Karen McTavish uses Quilt Path eClipse to stitch around dimensional areas of an adorable giraffe quilt.
June 16, 2026
Free quilt pattern: Harlequin Rainbow
This free quilt pattern sports checkerboard charm with dazzling diamonds.
June 9, 2026
Business tips: Knowing when you're ready for customers
The truth is, you don’t need to be perfect to quilt for others — you just need to be consistent, confident in your process, and capable of delivering a clean, finished quilt that you’re proud to return.