Millie
Combining innovation and engineering with timeless design, the Millie is our top-of-the-line machine built with every feature a quilter could ever want. By embracing technology and blending it with the traditional skills of master craftspeople, this timeless, treasured longarm machine will bring you a lifetime of quilting enjoyment.
US$24,900 Plus shipping, Throat Size 30" x 10 1/2" Weight 46lbs (23 kgs) Needle Speed 0-3500
*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.
Millie 30
Our Millie has all the features of our top-of-the-line Millie machine PLUS four extra inches of throat space! With a deeper throat you’ll be able to complete quilts faster and incorporate even bigger design elements. This timeless, treasured longarm machine will bring you a lifetime of quilting enjoyment
US $24,900 Plus shipping Throat Size 30" x 10 1/2 50 lbs (22.7 kgs) Needle Speed 0-3500
Customer testimonials
"There isn’t a whole lot to do for maintenance, but what you need to do is pretty easy and you can do it yourself. I really like the ease of doing the maintenance myself, especially being so far away from a center that would be, able to do that.” Janet Bedford, Millie owner
"With the Millie I am able to try all kinds of things. I am expanding my education by leaps and bounds.” Beth Maitland-Bannigner, Millie owner
"I have never been so impressed with how easy it is to work on this machine and maintain this machine.” Mary-Ann Liggins, Millie owner
Standard Machine Features
The tension is easy to set, and your machine will maintain consistent tension, which is why experienced quilters all across the country prefer the thread tensioner used on APQS machines. Plus, the simplicity of the APQS tensioner ensures many years of trouble-free service.
Quiet Enclosed DC MotorAPQS 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.
Our beginner longarm quilting class (one-day) is taught at numerous locations across the US and other countries. You’ll learn the skills you need to complete typical quilting projects on your new longarm machine including how to maintain your machine and adjust the tension along with much more. We will also get you set up with startup supply kit.
Table & Frame
The 8-, 10-, 12- and 14-foot deluxe table with adjustable height offers great time-saving features to make your quilting fun and easy.
Our sturdy, full-length rails and poles are built without junction points, allowing you to quilt smoothly across the entire frame. The quilt top, batting and backing all load from the top so you can easily change your bobbin in the middle of a quilt, or even quilt while sitting.
Deluxe Bliss Table
The 8′, 10′, 12′ or 14′ foot Deluxe Bliss Table with adjustable height comes standard with Millie, Millie30 and Freddie. It can be added to Lucey for an additional $2,000. The Deluxe Bliss Table lets you dial in the perfect height for you. The APQS table is full of great time saving features. For example, the quilt top, batting and backing all load from the top. This simplifies bobbin changes and lets you quilt while sitting. Our tables do not have junction points in the rails or the poles, which giving our wheels smooth movement and prevents sway.
Comes standard with Millie, Millie30 and Freddie. Can be added to Lucey for an additional $2,000.
Photo shows Millie on Deluxe table with Overhead lighting ($975).
Most machine tables require the quilter to raise the take-up roller as the quilt sandwich is advanced to keep it from rubbing on the machine’s throat. The APQS Adjustment-Free Quilt Take-up Roller is already centered in the throat of our machines. You’ll never have to waste time raising or adjusting it, even at the end of a king- or queen-size quilt.
Our unique compression roller brakes let you adjust the quilt layers independently to manage all quilt types – from delicate antique quilts to heavy denim throws. Simply lift the brake handle to easily advance the quilt.
Optional Accessories
Quilt your masterpiece with ease and professional accuracy using Quilt Path for APQS machines. Enjoy the benefits of an automated quilting system. Quilt Path’s easy to use touch pad makes it simple for you to design and layout your project and let Quilt Path quilt it! You can add Quilt Path to Millie, Freddie, Lucey and Lenni for $10,900. Learn more
Quilt Glide combines manual sewing mode and stitch regulation mode to give you accuracy and consistency without that “jerky” feeling that is common when trying to do detail quilting in regulator mode alone. When engaged, the Quilt Glide keeps the needle moving up and down in stitch regulation mode, even when you stop moving the quilting machine. Since the needle
continues to stitch when Quilt Glide is on, you’ll feel like you’re gliding through your design like smooth pen strokes.
Add the Quilt Glide Stitch Mode feature to your new Millie, Millie30 or Freddie for only $1,900.
The Automatic Quilt Advance with foot pedal control lets you advance or back up your quilt with the push of a button or a toe tap on the foot pedal. The motorized advance turns the take-up roller to move your quilt ahead, saving time while also keeping the quilt layers smooth and aligned. The Automatic Quilt Advance can be added to the Millie, Millie30 and Freddie machines or when Lucey is upgraded to a Deluxe table for $1,900.
The Automatic Quilt Advance adds an additional 8 inches to the width of the machine footprint.
Illuminate your workspace with an overhead lighting system from APQS. Simple to assemble and install on the Deluxe table, you can direct the five fixtures independently along the track and shine the light just where you need it. Since the system attaches directly to your frame, if you need to move your machine to a different spot, the light moves with it to always keep your quilting area well-lit.
The lighting system brings the total height of the APQS machine to 82 inches with the legs set as low as possible. If you’re considering this system, be sure to measure the height of your ceiling prior to purchasing the system.
The overhead lighting system can be added to the Millie, Millie30 and Freddie models or to a Lucey that is upgraded to a Deluxe table and is available for an additional $795.
The hydraulic lift is available as an upgrade. It lets you adjust table height 9 inches with the push of a button, so you’ll always quilt in comfort. This means you can change the height for different quilting techniques, different machine users or even when you’re simply wearing different shoes. Fine-tune the best machine height for your quilting style. The hydraulic table lift can be added to all machines except George.
The cost of the Hydraulic table Lift is $2,300.
There are multiple optional accessories you can purchase for your APQS quilting machine to further enhance your longarm quilting experience. If you have any questions about the optional accessories listed below don’t hesitate to contact us or speak directly to your local retailer.
- Micro Drive
- Hartley Fence
- Base Expander
- Tool Kit
- Vertical Cone Holder
- Horizontal Dual Spool Holder
- Interchangeable Complete Foot Kit – Stand Up Machines
- Interchangeable Complete Foot Kit – George
Setup & Delivery
Shipping in the USA typically costs between $450 - $700. Export costs are your responsibility. There are no crating fees. 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.
Assembly is simple and will only take a few hours. 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. The sewing head is assembled for you; you only need to add the handles and axles and assemble the table.
If assistance is needed our technicians are always available at 800-426-7233.
If you’d like an APQS team member to set up your machine, we’re happy to help. Our crew will set up and assemble your new quilting machine and table where you want it. In addition, they will make any table and wheel adjustments needed along with installing the bobbin, thread and needle.
We offer the option of professional in home/business setup for an added cost of $700.