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October 7, 2025
Machine Maintenance Tips with Myrna Ficken
Myrna Ficken completes a WD-40 bath and basic oiling techniques on her APQS Lucey longarm quilting machine.
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August 5, 2025
Custom versus edge to edge quilting
In this video, Myrna shows several gorgeous quilts and explains her thought process behind her choice to custom or stitch edge-to-edge on each one.
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July 1, 2025
Expanded Ruler Base Tips with Myrna Ficken
APQS retailer and educator, Myrna Ficken, shares tips for using an extended ruler base.
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June 3, 2025
APQS Hopping Feet with Myrna Ficken
APQS retailer and educator, Myrna Ficken, showcases the Quick Change hopping feet available for APQS longarm quilting machines. Learn the use for each foot as well as how easy it is to change from one to another.
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April 1, 2025
Longarm threading tips with Myrna Ficken
APQS retailer and educator Myrna Ficken shares tips for threading your APQS longarm quilting machine. A proper thread path helps eliminate tension issues and thread breaks during quilting.
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June 25, 2024
Quilt binding ideas: machine- and hand-stitched options
Myrna Ficken of A Quilter's Choice has put together some of her favorite binding styles to inspire you as you finish your quilt!
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