There are multiple optional accessories you can purchase for your APQS quilting machine to further enhance your longarm quilting experience.
If you have any questions about the optional accessories listed below don’t hesitate to contact us or speak directly to your local retailer. Click on the accessory below to learn more information.
Quilt Path™ is the APQS computerized quilting system that makes precision quilting easy. You design it, Quilt Path™ quilts it. Choose from a vast library of patterns or design your own. From simple pantograph quilting to custom quilt creation, it is all available at your fingertips with the Quilt Path™ touch screen tablet.
The Power Fabric Advance System with foot pedal control lets you advance or back up your quilt with the push of a button or a toe tap on the foot pedal. The motorized advance turns the pick-up roller to move your quilt ahead, saving time.
Illuminate your workspace with an overhead lighting system from APQS. Simple to assemble and install on the Deluxe table. Since the system attaches directly to your frame, if you need to move your machine to a different spot, the light moves with it to always keep your quilting area well-lit.
The lighting system brings the total height of the APQS machine to 82 inches with the legs set as low as possible. If you’re considering this system, be sure to measure the height of your ceiling prior to purchasing the system, especially if you also own the optional hydraulic lift system.
The 8′, 10′, 12′ or 14′ foot Deluxe Bliss Table with adjustable height is avaliable with Millie, Millie30 and Freddie. The Deluxe Bliss Table lets you dial in the perfect height for you. The APQS table is full of great time saving features. For example, the quilt top, batting and backing all load from the top. This simplifies bobbin changes and lets you quilt while sitting. Our tables do not have junction points in the rails or the poles, which giving our wheels smooth movement and prevents sway.
Bliss – it’s the only word we could find that could possibly describe that effortless feeling you’ll get when you quilt with our exclusive track system. Specially designed horizontal wheels on the sewing head and roller bearings on the table rails provide smooth, effortless and easy movement allowing you to quilt for hours without feeling tired.
Bliss™ track system maintenance
Unlike other channel systems on the market, the APQS rail profile prevents dirt and thread build-up so you can spend more time quilting and less time cleaning. No adjustments are needed – all you have to do is quilt.
Bliss comes standard on all new machines.
Bliss can also be retrofitted to most existing APQS machines.
Upgrade your Ellie and add a Pantograph Kit. This kit includes rear handles, laser light and table top.
You can add an M Bobbin to your longarm quilting machine.
Note: The M Bobbin is the larger bobbin in the photo shown. Photo shows both the L & M Bobbin options.
Three additional feet designed to increase visibility for applique, micro work, and general quilting. This complete accessory kit includes the “Platform” foot (designed for using longarm rulers on George), the “Saddle Shoe” foot (includes an open toe for better visibility while allowing for use of longarm rulers on the sides) and the “Peek A Boo” foot (maximum visibility for detail work or general quilting when rulers are not required). Additional mounting screws and attachment wrench are included, along with a handy scissors for trimming stray thread. Foot options can be purchased individually as well.
Detailed quilting is a breeze when you add these small “micro drive” handles to your APQS machine. Add to your APQS machine when you want extra control and precision for small detail quilting such as micro stippling. These handles mount easily to your needle bar and raise up out of the way for normal quilting. Use with the optional Hartley Extended Base for added support under the quilt.
Mount thread cones near the front of your machine for easy access from the needle side. Spend less time changing threads when working on the freehand or needle side of your machine. This double spool holder moves your cones to the front of your machine, making quick work of color changes. Works for all APQS machines. When using the spool holder, your thread will pass directly to the 3-hole thread guide by your tension assembly.
Stack-wound spools and decorative threads mount easily on the top of the machine for better results. Specialty threads and other decorative threads often come on small spools designed to release the thread by spinning. The dual horizontal spool holder allows you to mount two spools at once, providing optimum performance.
Single Heavy Duty 4-inch Locking Caster for APQS Tables with Round Tubing Legs. Heavy Duty 4-inch Caster for APQS quilting machines let you move your machine easily in your room. These Casters will only fit tables that have round tubing legs – they will not fit in square tubing leg tables! Be sure to order 4 casters–one for each table leg. Caster locks to keep the machine in place when quilting. Caster mounts in place of the table glides included standard with each machine. The table can still be leveled with casters installed thanks to the extra long threaded leg inserts. However, table level may be affected if the table is rolled to a different location. Casters raise your quilting machine up 4 inches from its lowest position, which may make the height uncomfortable for very petite quilters. Not recommended for use with a hydraulic lift.
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