APQS
About Us

Canadian Quilters Choice is home to APQS "The World's Finest Quilting Machines.". Our longarm quilting machines combine aircraft aluminum with state-of-the-art electronics to provide ultra light construction and effortless operation. We were the first to introduce motorized fabric advancement, automatic needle positioner,,automatic bobbin thread cutter, and much more... We were also first to provide customers with instructional videos, a Web site, and toll-free phone service for orders and technical advice. Ask us about our 36 month warranty or click here for details. Each Canadian APQS longarm quilting machine is built to CSA safety standards. We believe our products are the best in world for their technology and craftsmanship.

APQS Company History

For over 20 years, we have been crafting the world’s finest quilting machines in the heartland of America. Our company is sustained by our dedication to quality, innovation and excellence – and the dedication of thousands of amateur and professional APQS longarm quilters. The decision of which longarm to invest in should never be made in the spur of the moment. You expect your longarm to provide you with enjoyment for decades to come. APQS longarms possess outstanding qualities and will provide you with a lifetime of enjoyment. We strive to put our best foot forward with each APQS quilting machine we build. Your APQS longarm will be a lifetime investment, which you will never regret. It’s exciting and easy to choose your APQS machine. Using our Web site and literature, you can zero in on the longarm of your dreams. Then come to our showroom, or visit us at the next quilt show to experience an APQS longarm for yourself. We at APQS have always appreciated the special personal relationship that can grow between you and your longarm. That is why for more than 20 years, we have worked hard to create our many models, table designs and features – improvements that we’ve found will enhance your quilting style and ability.

Why No Other Longarm Machine “QUILTS” Like An APQS...
You simply must quilt on an APQS machine to fully appreciate the stitch quality and ease of operation. You don’t need to be an experienced quilter to sense the unmistakable touch and feel of an APQS machine or to appreciate it responsiveness.

APQS longarms are handmade, one at a time, by master craftspeople. Meticulous attention is paid to each and every detail. You can rely on APQS quality, which has proven itself to our customers thousands of times. Every machine leaving our factory meets the highest standards of quality and more importantly, they meet the highest standards of the many satisfied APQS owners found throughout the world. (view our warranty)

Detail for detail, APQS longarms are a great value. But don’t just take our word for it. Come and experience our longarms with a hands-on demonstration.

Visit our showroom, or check us out at the next quilt show. See for yourself why our longarms are chosen by so many amateur and professional quilters throughout the world.

You’ll also find terrific value in the APQS staff of highly qualified experts whose experience serves as a guarantee of enduring quality and service.

Our wheels "cling" to the edges of the table and carriage, if you will. They are adjustable so that each customer can "fine tune" the way their machine glides on the tracks. This results in ease of operation without sacrificing APQS's distinctive sensitivity, responsiveness and precise stitch quality

APQS engineers carefully chose synchronous belt drive as the means of transferring power to both shafts; designed and constructed in a way to provide precise machine timing for sewing in all directions. In addition, belt-driven technology requires no lubrication and is quieter in operation.

Our integrated stitch regulator, designed and perfected by APQS, lets you put stitches exactly where you want them.

APQS's single thread tensioner and Smart Bobbinenhances our precise thread tension, provides

better stitch quality and enables you to use almost any good quality thread, even popular decorative threads. We designed our machines to use "L" size bobbins because the machine is an industrial, high-speed machine in which the hook rotates around the bobbin twice for each stitch made. With the "L" size bobbin, the hook has ample time to rotate twice without the operator slowing to ensure perfect stitch quality.

Our exclusive lower thread cutter saves time and stress. Think about how many times you clip threads and start another design on each quilt. What a timesaver! Our fully adjustable multi-position ergonomically designed handles with fingertip controls reduce fatigue and eliminate much of the risk of carpal tunnel-type symptoms. In addition, you enjoy a full, unobstructed view of your stitching area. All of these things work together to bring out the quilt artist in you!

Why No Other Longarm “LOOKS” Like an APQS...
Each APQS longarm is individually handcrafted. We’ve preserved traditional hand craftsmanship in combination with modern manufacturing techniques. Automated, assembly line production could never create a longarm of the quality our customers have come to expect of us. One of the most satisfying benefits of owning your APQS machine is that our skilled craftspeople built it.

Every hand that touches an APQS longarm is an expert at its particular task. Building an APQS longarm requires a great deal of skill and many years of experience. Careful attention to detail is shown in the workmanship. An infinite amount of skill, craftsmanship and love characterize these beautiful machines. Exacting demands are placed on our quality, down to the smallest details.

Quality is a combination of craftsmanship and the best materials. All APQS longarms are built by hand with the finest grades of aircraft aluminum. This allows us to reduce the weight dramatically while maintaining integrity and strength as well as virtually eliminating vibration. APQS attaches special importance to the selection and processing of the many different materials and components that are used in our machines.

The long service life of an APQS machine is not something that just happens. Because our longarms are crafted with only the best materials and built by skilled craftspeople, your machine becomes a magical experience in your hands. Regardless which APQS longarm you choose, our hands make quilting magic for your hands.

MOTORIZED FABRIC ADVANCE (click here to go back to top)

The Power Fabric Advance with foot pedal control lets you advance or back up your quilt with the push of a button. Just tap the foot pedal and the motorized feed turns all the roller bars to move your quilt ahead, saving time.

APQS table design eliminates the need for riser bar adjustments.

NEEDLE POSITIONER (click here to go back to top)

The two-stage Automatic Needle Positioner stops the machine's needle in the "up" or "down" position. It minimizes bending or breaking needles and releases thread for free movement of the machine. The positioner also helps maintain constant speed and torque of the machine as well as speeds up the outlining process.

LOWER THREAD CUTTER (click here to go back to top)

The two-stage Automatic Needle Positioner stops the machine's needle in the "up" or "down" position. It minimizes bending or breaking needles and releases thread for free movement of the machine. The positioner also helps maintain constant speed and torque of the machine as well as speeds up the outlining process.