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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.
June 2, 2026
Proper fabric tension with Myrna Ficken
APQS retailer and educator, Myrna Ficken, discusses the importance of correct fabric tension to achieve the best stitch quality when you longarm quilt.
May 26, 2026
Posture for pantograph quilting
APQS Educator, Chelsey McMillan, shares posture tips for avoiding body strain and fatigue while pantograph quilting on your longarm.