Taking an APQ U class is like having a one-on-one session with expert instructors!

Quilting Group Editor, Jennifer Keltner, has taken every class!

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Create an Everyday Tote

Whimsical yo-yo flower appliqués with bright green leaves and covered-button centers offer a delightful contrast on designer Cindy Taylor Oates' stylish, go-anywhere black-and-white tote (pattern included).

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The Power of Piecing

You can almost feel the breeze as Pinwheels blocks spin across this colorful throw. Designer Terry Atkinson shows you how the red-dot "windmills" magically appear when the blocks are set on point (pattern included). Plus, she shares tips for using her favorite specialty ruler.

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Quilting with Texture

Different fabrics, trims, threads, and decorative stitching combine to add texture to a charming wall hanging by Joined at the Hip designers Avis Shirer and Tammy Johnson. Learn fusible appliqué and other techniques used to create this quilt (pattern included).  

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Solids Story

A vibrant, contemporary "Happy-Go-Lucky" wall hanging is made from solid fabrics utilizing an improvisational piecing technique. Learn how easy it is to make with step-by-step guidance from instructors Bill Kerr and Weeks Ringle of FunQuilts (pattern included).

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Fun with Feedsacks

Designer Darlene Zimmerman shares a brief history of feed sack cloth, then guides you step-by-step in combining feed sack pieces with new, solid-color fabrics to create this bright, charming throw (pattern included).

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Print Your Own Fabric

Author Linda Griepentrog teaches you how to use your inkjet printer to print your own fabric designs. With these tips and tricks, there's no limit to the customized fabrics you can create.

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Scraps Made Simple

Designer Carrie Nelson shares her insight on choosing fabrics and mixing prints for sensational, scrappy quilts. Follow her advice to create a delightful, scrappy throw with straight-set Four-Patch blocks that give the illusion of diagonal rows (pattern included).

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Working with Wool

Designer Heidi Kaisand takes the mystery out of working with wool. Once you learn the secrets, try your hand at making a soft baby quilt that combines wool appliqué and cotton piecing (pattern included).

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Perfect & Easy Appliqué

Instructor Linda Hohag shares a step-by-step starching method that results in flawless appliqué shapes every time. Practice her easy-to-follow technique using the included wall hanging pattern, suitable for hand or machine appliqué.

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Fast & Fun: Fusible Appliqué

Ready to learn the tips and tricks to fusible appliqué success? Instructor Pat Sloan shares her favorite method for making a quick-to-finish (never stiff) wall hanging (pattern included).

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Learn Hand Piecing

Watch and learn the secrets to successfully hand piecing with ease. Instructor Bettina Havig shows you the skills needed to make a wall hanging (pattern included).

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Beginning Quiltmaking

Instructor Mabeth Oxenreider guides you start to finish through quiltmaking. From machine piecing to machine quilting, learn the basics while working on the Nine-Patch wall hanging (pattern included).

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Scallop Savvy

Learn to finish your quilts with flair as instructor Darlene Zimmerman teaches you step-by-step how to create a scallop-edge border. Includes a table topper quilt pattern.

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