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Home » ruler work
July 2, 2024
Mastering ruler work on your longarm quilting machine
Want to achieve those crisp, precise lines that make quilts pop? Ruler work is your secret weapon! Read our tips...
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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.
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October 7, 2014
Quilting the Quilt: Sticks and stones
In our quest for the perfect quilting design it’s easy to be enamored with filigree and flourish when all we really need is sleek and simple. Straight lines and circles fill the bill!
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September 16, 2014
Quilting with templates
When quilters hear the word “template” we usually think about a thin piece of cardboard or clear plastic which we trace around to create a patchwork shape for our quilt. However, if you own a longarm quilting machine...
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