How to load a quilt on your APQS longarm quilting machine

The key to a successful longarm quilting experience starts with loading your quilt properly. Join APQS Retailer and Educator Angela Clark as she walks us through the step-by-step process of loading your quilt properly. With her expert tips and tricks, you'll be set up for success on your next project.
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0:00 Introduction
0:14 How to get started
1:08 Prep backing roller
1:35 Prepping leveler bar
2:03 Decisions to make before loading
2:36 Load the batting on the back roller
5:51 Loading batting on front roller
8:20 Roll backing on quilt top roller
9:10 Pin the top on quilt top roller
9:36 Roll quilt onto quilt top roller
10:45 Load the batting
12:20 Sew a straight line
14:57 Sew the sides down
17:14 Conclusion
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[@clairepetko9859]

This is the best quilt loading video I have watched. Thank you

[@APQSQuilting]

That's sew great to hear!

[@quilt4fun]

I have watched so many demo and this is by far the best! Thank you ❤

[@APQSQuilting]

That's great to hear! :)

[@kathleenknight7164]

Really helpful. Thank you for your time and effort doing these videos.

[@APQSQuilting]

Thanks for your kind words, Kathleen!

[@kathleen5432]

Thank you so much! I’ve learned so much from this video.

[@APQSQuilting]

Wonderful! Happy quilting. :)

[@roseannecarratkinson4271]

Hi Angela! I love watching you, Tracey and Cathy.

[@APQSQuilting]

Thanks for your kind words, Roseanne!

[@user-cm7td1ep7u]

I just got my Millie and Quilt Path installed last night. Your step-by-step instructions are thorough and easy to follow. Thank you! Thank you!

[@APQSQuilting]

That is sew great to hear! Welcome to the APQS family - we're so glad you're here!

[@theresamcmahon6032]

Thank you Angela! This is the best video I’ve watched on how to load my quilt. I picked up a few little bits that will keep me consistent in how I load.

[@APQSQuilting]

That is sew great to hear!

[@loriquilter]

Nice video. Thanks!

[@cathymonteiro3903]

Thank you!!

[@michaelakavanah-koehn7558]

Very helpful. Thank you. My Millie is being delivered at the end of July. I am so excited!

[@APQSQuilting]

How exciting! We can't wait to see all the beautiful quilts that you and Millie create! :)

[@yellowtruckgirl1]

I think you identified the second post and rod system as Edge Leaders and they are actually called Leader Grips. Looking forward to my Lenny arriving soon.

[@elcee72b75]

Good grief

[@BarbaraOpett]

Fantastic tutorial! Only thing missing is my machine 😅✂️🪡🧵🌸💕

[@APQSQuilting]

Have you been entering our Quilt Forever Contest for a chance to win an APQS Larry?!

[@BarbaraOpett]

@@APQSQuilting oh Yes! Your company is so generous with giveaways. 🤞🏻💗🎊 Happy sewing and Quilting . ✂️🪡🧵

[@APQSQuilting]

@@BarbaraOpett Thanks for your kind words! We wish you the best of luck. :)