The Technology Inside Tilly
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Under the Hood
A complete rethink of what lives inside a longarm machine.
Traditional Longarm Architecture
One large rear motor drives the upper and lower mechanisms through:
Pulleys
Bearings
Two main drive shafts
This mechanical chain creates noise, adds weight to the head, limits visibility, and requires manual re-timing when components shift.
Genesis Architecture
Two precision digital motors are positioned directly inside the machine head, eliminating the mechanical drive chain entirely. This enables:
Fewer total components
Better weight distribution and balance
Slimmer profile for best-in-class visibility
Lower mechanical noise
Bluetooth connectivity for remote service
AccuSync automatic self-timing on every startup
Ways Genesis Changes the Experience
A complete rethink of what lives inside a longarm machine.
Genesis is what makes AccuSync possible. Every time you power on Tilly, AccuSync automatically syncs and calibrates the machine before your first stitch. If timing ever shifts – even after a needle break – AccuSync detects it and makes the correction automatically.
No manual re-timing. No service call. No guesswork. It is like having a technician built right inside your machine. AccuSync is an industry first, exclusive to APQS Genesis Technology.
Genesis improves Tilly’s Turbo Baste Stitch – a programmable basting stitch regulated by APQS stitch regulation that stitches as fast as you can move the machine at your chosen stitch length.
Unlike competitors that offer only a fixed, slow basting stitch with limited adjustability, Tilly lets you baste on your terms. And unlike previous APQS models, which had no basting option at all, Tilly includes Turbo Baste as a standard feature.
Genesis enables Bluetooth connectivity between Tilly and a new APQS mobile app. From your phone, you or an authorized technician can access machine status, view and adjust parameter settings, and resolve issues without waiting for a service call.
Access your digital manual and training videos directly from the app. This capability is not currently available on any existing APQS models – and is not commonly offered by competitors.
Genesis enables a smaller top arm and a more open head design, giving you an unobstructed view of your full work area – all the way to the back take-up roller. Ruler work feels easier. Free motion flows more naturally.
This level of visibility is not achievable with traditional single-motor configurations – the mechanical drive system simply does not allow for it.
Genesis eliminates many of the mechanical components that generate noise in traditional longarms – pulleys, bearings, and shafts. The result is a significantly quieter machine designed for home studios and shared living spaces.
APQS will publish Tilly’s measured dB level. We are inviting competitors to do the same.
Genesis repositions motors and rotating assemblies to better distribute weight across the front and back of the machine head. This improves ease of movement during free motion quilting, reduces fatigue on long sessions, and enables a new level of micro-stitching precision.
Tilly’s Quilt Glide micro-stitching performance is pushed further than any previous APQS model – and beyond what competitors can currently match
Genesis enables a redesigned top head cover that moves aside for quick, easy access to cleaning, oiling, and inspection of the top rotating assembly.
Less time on maintenance. More time quilting. This is a meaningful improvement over current APQS machines and a leading feature in the industry.
Genesis vs. Traditional
Also Included with Tilly
More Than Genesis
Genesis Technology is the foundation of Tilly – powered by APQS Genesis Technology – but it is not the whole story. Tilly also includes a suite of new features that make it the most capable and user-friendly machine APQS has ever offered.
Genesis enables a redesigned top head cover that moves aside for quick, easy access to cleaning, oiling, and inspection of the top rotating assembly.
Less time on maintenance. More time quilting. This is a meaningful improvement over current APQS machines and a leading feature in the industry.
Precision laser crosshairs show you exactly where the needle will land – making it easier to follow patterns, start and stop precisely, and line up each new pass with confidence.
Bright, fully dimmable LED Lighting. The built-in black light function is especially helpful when using light thread on light fabric.
The standard front-mounted cone holder keeps your thread cone within easy reach. Prefer a rear thread setup? An optional rear thread stand is available to customize your quilting experience.
Tilly is compatible with Quilt Path Pro and Quilt Path Essentials right out of the box. Add computerized quilting now or later – Tilly is built for it either way.
Tilly is available in three limited-edition colors exclusively for VIP Club members: Tilly Rose, Tilly Fern, and Tilly Sky. These colors are included at no additional charge (a $500 value) and will never be available to the general public.
Genesis Technology is exclusive to Tilly
Genesis is not an upgrade option or a software feature – it is the architecture that Tilly is built on. It cannot be added to existing APQS machines. The only way to experience Genesis Technology is to own a Tilly.
FAQs
Can I add Genesis Technology to my current APQS machine?
What makes AccuSync different from standard machine timing?
How does remote service actually work?
Is Tilly really quieter than other longarms?
Does Genesis affect stitch quality?
Which APQS machines have Genesis Technology?
Is Genesis the same as Quilt Path?
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Tilly is the only machine built on Genesis. Join the VIP Club now for early access, exclusive colors, and a chance to win a free machine
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