Longarm Moving Tips

September 1, 2026

In this video, Chelsey McMillan of Sew and Glow Quilting shares four tips she learned from her recent experience of moving her APQS Millie to her new home in a different state.

  • Keep the boxes your longarm came in
  • Consider hiring a professional
  • Be gentle with the machine head and other important parts
  • Don’t try to do it alone
Chelsey McMillan
Chelsey McMillan
As founder of Sew and Glow Quilting, Chelsey McMillan brings her love and passion to quilting by specializing in longarm quilting, custom quilting, graphic design, pattern design and teaching. She quilts on an APQS Millie longarm machine nicknamed Millie Bobbin Brown and can be found on social media at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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