APQS Rocks!

It goes without saying that I love my APQS Millennium longarm, it is an absolute dream to work with. Today, I decided to do spring cleaning/annual maintenance on it. I took off all the covers to check and clean everything under the hood. Under the front cover, I noticed a cable with a separation I hadn’t noticed before.

I took a photo and emailed it to the support team at APQS.  In just a few mintues, I had an answer… it was supposed to be that way!  Sweet!

I finished cleaning the inside and put the covers back on.  My thread cutter had recently stopped working, it was next on my list.  I emailed Dawn at APQS back, explained that the thread puller arm wasn’t reaching the cutting blades, and within thirty minutes, I had a fully detailed Word document, wonderful photos included, on how to make the repair.  Back in business in no time at all! 

I sure would love to see domestic sewing machine dealers go this route.  It is such a pain and so inconvenient to have to take a machine in for servicing.  Thank you APQS!

Some exciting news!

I’m pretty thrilled to announce that Jim and I are now authorized APQS Dealers!

I am so impressed with my Millennium longarm and the service and support I’ve recieved from the wonderful folks at APQS. 

We live in an area where there is very little in the way of quilt shops or longarm quilters, and I’m pleased to be able to offer folks a chance to come try out an APQS longarm for themselves if they’re considering purchasing one.

In a few weeks, Jim and I are headed up to Iowa to the APQS factory, where we will be taking an extensive maintence class so that we can offer service and support on the APQS machines.

I should probably get an updated picture of us, without sunglasses hmmm?  I dearly hate to be photographed, that may or may not happen!

Meanwhile, I’ve been busy doing a rush job for a new customer. Her quilt was an absolute pleasure to work on, perfect seams, beautifully pressed, and nice flat borders.

She chose the “Spin” pantograph from my collection, and I was very pleased with the way it turned out.

 I had a wonderful visit with my kids and grandson! No one went hungry for sure!  I smoked three racks of ribs and some baked beans, made macaroni and cheese and steamed corn… biscuits and gravy for breakfast. Using the RV for guest quarters worked out really well!