October 3, 2023
Quilting with rulers: piano keys
Ruler work can jazz up any quilt! Follow along with APQS educator and retailer Karen McTavish as she demonstrates how to quilt the Piano Keys quilt design.
August 1, 2023
Quilting with rulers on your longarm quilting machine
Ruler work is the secret to adding that extra touch of magic to your quilts. Follow along with APQS Educator and Retailer Karen McTavish as she demonstrates numerous ruler techniques that will make your quilts truly spectacular.
June 13, 2023
Quilting micro loops on your longarm quilting machine
Add flawless detail to your quilting project with Micro Loops. Follow along with APQS Retailer and Educator Karen McTavish as she explains the three different modes of Micro Loops on a longarm quilting machine.
May 9, 2023
How to build your confidence as a quilter
Building your confidence is challenging for every quilter. Listen to APQS Dealer and Educator Karen McTavish as she talks about how she fights the fear that can grip all of us when we quilt for others.
April 26, 2022
The case for attaching your quilt completely to the top and back rollers
The trend of floating a quilt started several years ago and has been adopted by many quilters. However, it's important to remember that not all quilts are perfectly straight when the loading process starts...
January 25, 2022
How Karen McTavish finds quilting inspiration
Karen McTavish is an award-winning quilter who owns and operates McTavish Quilting Studio. In this article, she shares how she gets her inspiration for quilting designs.
July 5, 2012
Up Close Quilting with Karen McTavish
"The things I love about APQS? Where do I begin?" she said. "I love the customer service. I love the control I have of the machine. I love that the machine is easy to maintain. I love that the machine is easy to use and makes me look like a better quilter