A Quilter's Choice - APQS West

10/29/2026

SALE
Soul Fusion by Art Gallery 25% off for a limited time

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10/14/2026

Abide by Hoffman — 80" x 80"
This gorgeous 9‑month Block of the Month includes all nine patterns up front, so you can work at your own pace and enjoy a cheerful project throughout the fast‑approaching winter months.

Need backing?
I carry a large selection of beautiful wide backs in the shop, and I’d be happy to help you choose the perfect one to complement your quilt.

Planning to fuse the flowers?
I have Steam‑A‑Seam available. Just send me an email or give me a call, and I’ll include it with your order.

If you’re ready to start Abide or want help picking your supplies, I’m here to make it easy and fun.

https://www.aquilterschoice.com/shop/Patterns.htm

Available for pick up or shipping now.

10/10/2026

If half-square triangles are not what you feel like making right now, there is an entire book for that!

Make It Easy With 3-Yard Quilts has eight patterns without a single half-square triangle.

I can appreciate a pattern that knows exactly what kind of day I am having.

10/09/2026

Three-yard quilts are not only for new quilters!

Sometimes I simply want to choose three fabrics, cut into them and start sewing without turning fabric selection into a two-day event.

One focus fabric, one supporting fabric and one that gives you enough contrast is a very good place to start.

10/08/2026

Tilly's five-inch color touchscreen puts the controls where I can see them clearly and reach them easily.

The part I want quilters to notice is not simply that the screen is new. It is how quickly they can understand what the machine is doing, adjust a setting and return their attention to the quilt.

Good controls should support the quilting without becoming the quilting project!

10/07/2026

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.

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?

10/07/2026

I think backings are sometimes chosen too late!

We spend weeks, months or years making the front, then suddenly realize we need several yards of something for the back and start looking for the closest color.

The back is another chance to make a decision about the quilt. It can calm the front down, pull out a color that deserves more attention, or be an entirely different little surprise.

10/05/2026

The right machine is not always the largest machine or the one with the longest feature list.

I look at how a quilter works. Does she love ruler work? Does she want room for large blocks? Is easy handling the priority? Will the machine live in a dedicated studio or share space with the rest of the house? Is computerized quilting part of the plan now or later?

Those answers narrow the choices in a much more useful way than comparing specifications alone.

If you could improve one part of your quilting setup, what would it be?

10/04/2026

A little reminder for this Sunday morning.

You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to leave something unfinished. You are allowed to be grateful for where you are while still hoping and praying for what comes next.

God's goodness is not measured by how much we manage to accomplish in a day.

I hope you find something today that makes your heart feel full.

10/03/2026

Log Cabin blocks are simple until a tiny sizing difference repeats through several rounds.

That is why the Creative Grids Log Cabin Trim Tools are interesting to me. You square up each round before adding the next one instead of waiting until the finished block tells you something wandered.

The 6-inch and 12-inch tool also works for Half Log Cabin and Courthouse Steps blocks. There is a 10-inch version for quilters who want to play with different finished strip widths.