How to load your quilt onto a longarm quilting machine

November 14, 2023

Embarking on your longarm quilting journey begins with the crucial step of loading your quilt onto your longarm machine. A properly loaded quilt is key to successful longarm quilting. Follow along with APQS retailer and educator Lauren Jackson of Bold Notion Quilts as she provides a step-by-step demonstration on how to load your quilt using both the partial float and full float methods.

Lauren Jackson
Lauren Jackson
Lauren Jackson of Bold Notion Quilting is an APQS Dealer and Educator based in in Brooksville, FL. You can find her online on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube
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