A Quilter's Choice - APQS West

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Professional longarm quilting services, machine rental, sales, instruction, and supplies. Serving the greater Denver area.

UPDATE to my Roadshows next week. ALL 4 of my roadshows September 8 through September 12. You can still register on apq...
09/06/2026

UPDATE to my Roadshows next week. ALL 4 of my roadshows September 8 through September 12.
You can still register on apqs.com, click on calendar to sign up, you may also contact me directly at [email protected], or 435-229-2703

Next week is going to be an exciting week. I will be at all three of these roadshows, and September 12th I will have one in my shop in Highlands Ranch. If you haven’t registered for one of the roadshows yet go to apqs.com and register now. Not only will we have the lineup of all of our machines, our new girl, Tilly will be there.  If you aren’t in the market for a new machine, we have  preowned machines we can talk about. I am motivated to help you get to where you want to be.

Next week is going to be an exciting week. I will be at all three of these roadshows, and September 12th I will have on...
09/06/2026

Next week is going to be an exciting week. I will be at all three of these roadshows, and September 12th I will have one in my shop in Highlands Ranch. If you haven’t registered for one of the roadshows yet go to apqs.com and register now. Not only will we have the a lineup of all of our machines, our new girl Tilly will be there.  If you aren’t in the market for a new machine, we have  preowned machines we can talk about. I am motivated to help you get to where you want to be.

Roadshow prep is in full swing here! Cheyenne is the final stop!If you have wondered whether a longarm would help you fi...
09/05/2026

Roadshow prep is in full swing here! Cheyenne is the final stop!

If you have wondered whether a longarm would help you finish more of the quilts you already love making, come spend the afternoon trying the machines and asking questions.

Give me a call to register!

Show off what you're working on this weekend!
09/05/2026

Show off what you're working on this weekend!

Pantographs can feel backward at first because your eyes are following a line while your hands are moving a machine you ...
09/03/2026

Pantographs can feel backward at first because your eyes are following a line while your hands are moving a machine you cannot see from the front. It’s like driving a car keep your eyes on the road ahead. Don’t watch the light.

I tell new pantograph quilters to begin with an open design that has a clear path. Trace it with your finger first, then follow it slowly with the laser until the movement begins to feel familiar.

The goal is not to land on every printed line with perfect accuracy. The goal is to build a smooth rhythm that looks good across the whole quilt.

Did pantographs feel natural to you right away, or did they take some practice?

When thread begins to fray or stitches start skipping, I check the needle before I start turning tension k***s.A longarm...
09/03/2026

When thread begins to fray or stitches start skipping, I check the needle before I start turning tension k***s.

A longarm needle has to make a clean path through the fabric and batting while giving the thread enough room to pass without rubbing. The right size depends on the thread and a worn or damaged needle can create trouble even when everything else is set correctly.

A fresh needle is a small change, but it can solve a surprising number of stitch problems. I also keep the old package nearby so I know exactly which size is in the machine.

Longmont, I will be heading your way on Wednesday, September 9! This is hands-on time. You can move the machines, compar...
09/02/2026

Longmont, I will be heading your way on Wednesday, September 9!

This is hands-on time. You can move the machines, compare models, see different table choices and talk through your questions with me before deciding what belongs in your quilting room.

Give me a call to register.

Being able to see where you are quilting makes a difference.Tilly has a smaller top arm and a more open head design, giv...
09/01/2026

Being able to see where you are quilting makes a difference.

Tilly has a smaller top arm and a more open head design, giving you a clearer view of the quilting area. That visibility is especially helpful when working around appliqué, following rulers or placing detailed designs.

The needle laser also shows where the needle will land before you take the stitch.

These are practical features designed to help you see your work and quilt with greater accuracy. Contact me if you would like to learn more about Tilly.

09/01/2026

To be a cat orange or not🥰

Here are three little things that can make a noticeable difference at the frame! Reducing drag when advancing a quilt wi...
08/31/2026

Here are three little things that can make a noticeable difference at the frame!

Reducing drag when advancing a quilt without a power fabric advance, releasing tension in selvedge seams on a pieced backing and showing why canvas leaders sometimes stop looking straight.

These are not complicated fixes. They are the kinds of details I have picked up after many years of loading and quilting real quilts.

Which one would be most helpful in your quilting room?

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8698 Aberdeen Circle
Highlands Ranch, CO
80130

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