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With the beginner class offered at APQS, our goal is to teach you the skills you will need to accomplish a typical quilting project on your new longarm machine. Whether you intend to start a business or just want to get your quilts done faster, you will learn valuable techniques to accomplish your projects creatively […]
“Star Storm” (80″ x 80″) and “Star Storm Mini” (40″ x 40″) are fun quilts that go together fairly quickly. In five 4-hour sessions, you should have a new quilt top that is a star: either the 40 x 40 or the 80 x 80. You chose! There will be five 4-hour classes from 10:00 […]
Learn to make an even better t-shirt quilt. In this class, you’ll learn the “random” design, and techniques to use as many parts and logos of a t-shirt as possible. Learn more & register
Gain expertise in Quilt Path Pantograph. Learn about Batch Import, Power Pantograph applications, basic and advanced pantograph tools, and how to use the eclipse plug-in. Hands-on demonstrations will be provided.
June 3, 2023 @8:30 am - 4:00 pm Skill Level: Beginner Class Size: Limit 4 Topics we will cover: *Skills you need to complete trypical quilting projects on your longarm *Supply information *Thread and Batting *Maintenance and tension *Customer contact *Different ways to load a quilt *Pantographs and Custom Quilting *Basic custom quilting skills: border […]
This class is held (in person) at the APQS showroom in Carroll Iowa. June 5,2023 9 am – 4 pm Decisions are made as we create quilt tops that impact the other decisions we have to make while quilting our tops. The goal of this class is to teach you how the materials selected for […]
Class is held in the APQS showroom in Carroll IA 9 am- 2pm Ruler work quilting can be effective and rewarding, but there are many skills you need to learn in order to execute ruler work with confidence. Join Lauren as she walks you through various quilt paths for straight and curved ruler work and […]
Want to learn how to turn those drawers full of t-shirts you no longer wear into a loving keepsake? We can teach you how! Learn more & register
Our maintenance class is a day and a half seminar that will teach you the very basics of machine maintenance, all the way through more in-depth service such as timing and motor brushes. You will also learn: Tension issues Thread and needles Wheel adjustments Hook maintenance Location: APQS Showroom & National Training Center in Carroll, Iowa […]
Myrna has been an APQS Rep for 20 years and a longarm professional, and educator for over 2 decades. She will teach you things you don't even know you want or need to know. With the beginner class offered at APQS West, our goal is to teach you the skills you'll need to accomplish your […]
Learn to make an even better t-shirt quilt. In this class, you’ll learn the “random” design, and techniques to use as many parts and logos of a t-shirt as possible. Learn more & register
As part of your purchase of a new APQS longarm, you are entitled and encouraged to attend the FREE 5 hour New Owner's Class. This class will teach you the differences in batting, threads and how fabric can affect your thread tension. We will talk about how to best load a quilt, how to deal […]
We invite you to join us by taking this beginning class to learn how to load a quilt and use the longarm machine so you can rent our APQS machines! Along with the class instruction on how to use the APQS longarm machines; you will receive a set of zippers to shorten your rental time […]
Your kids can learn or improve their quilting skills this Summer! In this 16 hour boot camp, spread over 4 consecutive days, students create a lap size quilt top. For students aged 7 and up. Learn more & register
We invite you to join us by taking this beginning class to learn how to load a quilt and use the longarm machine so you can rent our APQS machines! Along with the class instruction on how to use the APQS longarm machines; you will receive a set of zippers to shorten your rental time […]
Be delighted as you expand your skills with freehand designs and techniques! Our instructors will teach you how to move from basic meandering and loops to the next level quilting. Learn to use different designs in different parts of your quilt. The Longarm Certification Class is a PRE-requisite to taking the Freehand 101 Class. Class […]
Your kids can learn or improve their quilting skills this Summer! In this 16 hour boot camp, spread over 4 consecutive days, students create a lap size quilt top. For students aged 7 and up. Learn more & register
We invite you to join us by taking this beginning class to learn how to load a quilt and use the longarm machine so you can rent our APQS machines! Along with the class instruction on how to use the APQS longarm machines; you will receive a set of zippers to shorten your rental time […]
We invite you to join us by taking this beginning class to learn how to load a quilt and use the longarm machine so you can rent our APQS machines! Along with the class instruction on how to use the APQS longarm machines; you will receive a set of zippers to shorten your rental time […]
In this class you will learn Quilt Path V5 Pantograph Block Placement Borders and Corners Pattern eClipse Fabric Compensation PatternCAD And more! Contact Lisa Eichelberger Lisa@TheQuiltWizard.com to register
We invite you to join us by taking this beginning class to learn how to load a quilt and use the longarm machine so you can rent our APQS machines! Along with the class instruction on how to use the APQS longarm machines; you will receive a set of zippers to shorten your rental time […]
With the beginner class offered at APQS, our goal is to teach you the skills you will need to accomplish a typical quilting project on your new longarm machine. Whether you intend to start a business or just want to get your quilts done faster, you will learn valuable techniques to accomplish your projects creatively […]
Learn Quilt Path Version 5 You will learn: - Batch Import - Power Pantograph, Basic, and Advanced - Adjust your bottom pantograph - Select & Sew - Multi-Placement - Adjusting your safe area when working in small areas - Marking Tool - Fabric Comp - Pattern Eclipse - Quilt CAD - Pattern CAD Bring your […]
