Why choose a George

• $6,900 + shipping & handling (currency calculator)*

• Lifetime warranty parts/labor

*APQS goods are priced at the factory. All freight, insurance, customs charges, import duties/tariffs, and local value-added taxes (VAT, MWST, etc) are the responsibility of the customer.

Standard APQS Machine Features

• Lifetime warranty - handcrafted in America and built to last.

• Lifetime customer support - unrivaled service and education.

• Interchangeable hopping foot - lets you customize your machines feet based on the kind of quilting you do.

• Bobbin options -Your choice of Smart Bobbin© (L size) or Big Bobbin© (M size) - You get a choice of the size bobbin you prefer so your machine is specifically made to your tastes and style of quilting.

• Synchronous belt drive system - APQS machines are precisely held in time through our belt drive technology. Building a machine that will not fall out of time means your tension and stitch integrity will be the same for the life of your machine. 

• Self-lubricating bushings - The amount of oil required to care for an APQS machine is a fraction of what other quilting machines need, making maintenance simple and easy.

• LED lighting - Bright, clear lighting increases accuracy.

• Quiet, enclosed DC motor - APQS combines technology with sleek design to give you a beautiful machine with the horsepower you need. Our integrated electronics and motor are tucked away behind the clean lines of our machines.

• Single disc thread tensioner - Having only one place to set tension means our machines can run a wide range of even the most finicky threads, opening up your creative options.

• Auto needle positioner - When you come to a halt your APQS machine will not stop partially in the fabric - it will either stop in the full up or full down position, depending on your preference.

• Single stitch button, two position - Whether you like to tack your starting/ending stitches or knot & bury, you can control it all with the touch of a button.

• Variable needle speed - Different types of quilting require an increase in needle speed to match the complexity of the design. A touch of the button gives you the control you need without having to navigate through a series of menus.

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Table Options

• 24" x 60" portable table

Extras

• Wrights Sidewinder Deluxe bobbin winder

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Machine Specifications

• Throat size:  20" x 8" .

• Weight 35 lbs (15.9 kgs)

• Voltage: 120V 50/60 Hz. All APQS machines run on standard household current. 

• Needle Speed: 0-2400 SPM

• Footprint: 2' x 5' length

• Fold-up table: 24" x 60" and adjusts in height from 22" to 30"

Optional Machine Features

• In-home setup by factory certified technician ($500) - Have your machine professionally set up and adjusted with some basic training to get you started.

Optional Table Features

• George travel case ($300) - Easily store George or take him along to retreats or your vacation home. He can be nestled safely no matter where your journey takes you.

•  Additional work table without cutout for machine - Slide up a second table to expand your work surface even more. This second table is great for supporting the weight of a very large quilt as you work with George

Why Choose APQS

• Easy to use

• Great value due to superb quality giving you a lifelong reliable workhorse of a machine

• Smooth fingertip machine movement

• Unbeatable lifetime warranty

• Lifetime customer support - Toll Free

• Local dealer network for easy repair or service

• Manufactured completely in the USA by a 30-year-old company with a reputation for quality

• Minimal maintenance

• Free one-day beginner class offered all over the world and online training videos

• Fast access to parts.

Setup and Delivery

Delivery - machine shipping and handling

• Shipping in the USA typically costs between $100-$400.

• Export costs are your responsibility.

• Most orders should arrive in 1-5 business days from the time the shipment leaves the factory in Carroll, Iowa.

• Arrangements can be made if you would like to pick up your machine at the APQS Factory in Carroll, Iowa, or the APQS Showroom in Des Moines, Iowa.

• No crating fees.

Set-up

Every APQS longarm quilting machine comes with machine, table, patterns, thread, bobbins, bobbin winder, needles, and more.

The machine will also come with easy-to-follow, step-by-step assembly instructions as well as a basic training CD and manual. Assembly is simple and will only take an hour. The sewing head is assembled for you; you only need unfold the table.

If assistance is needed our technicians are available by telephone.

Professional machine set-up

We also offer the option of professional in home/business set up for an added cost of $500.

• Sets up your table where you want it.

• Assembles your new quilting machine.

• Makes table adjustments.

• Installs bobbin, thread, and needle.