jakrnsewing Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Hello I am looking for suggestions for purchasing my first pantographs to start quilting...I am looking for overall nice patterns but not too complicated something good to learn on?? thanks Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Jackie, check out Jodie Beamish's website www.willowleafstudio.com (I think). She has lots of great stuff and has them categorized by skill level. Patty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraC Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Love Jodi Beamish, too.....especially Popcorn...a favourite to do and looks great on all kinds of quilts...customers choose it a lot. Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammydiane Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Jackie...thanks so much for giving us the website for Willow Leaf Studio. I love her designs. I was excited to see she had "Popcorn." That was one I really liked when I was having someone else do my quilting. I just put in my order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Epp Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Hi Jackie, I've put together a Beginner Pack of patterns. There are 13 patterns, but you only pay for 12. You can make substitutions if you wish, so you could replace one of them with the popular Popcorn pattern. http://www.longarmsupplies.com/Longarm%20Machine%20Quilting%20Patterns-Beginner%20Pack.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammie Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Hi Jackie, I just purchased my millie in Nov 2005. Darlene was a big help when I phoned to order some pantos. I love the choices we made. Also consider her CD on Loading pantos. It is very affordable and was a GREAT HELP to me. You may already be an expert at that but it intimidated me at first. I still need more practice with the pantos but I'm doing better each time. Good luck Grammie Tammie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakrnsewing Posted February 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 hello you mention a CD for loading pantos I checked the site I did not see it what is it called and is it still available???thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spools Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Hi Jackie, Willow Leaf studio is an excellent source for patterns. One of my favorite quilting patterns from her is called Angel Wings. This quilting pattern is great for baby quilts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Originally posted by jakrnsewing hello you mention a CD for loading pantos I checked the site I did not see it what is it called and is it still available???thanks I brought this thread back to the top as I'm also interested in the name of the CD for loading pantos. Again, is it still available? Thanks, Carolyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 The one that I have (which explained alot when I first got my machine) is called "Pantographs for Borders & All Over Designs" by Donita Reeve. It shows you how to do repeating Pantos, Nested Pantos, Alternate nested Pantos, Dead end borders, adjusting border patterns & border with a corner. Joann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanri Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 go with what ever darlene says she's the best! I love her drifting leaves pattern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltbuddy Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Susan ----- you mentioned that Darlene has a "drifting leaves" panto, is it one that she designed, if not, then do you know who did? Is it interlocking? Janet Millenium WL, BC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltNutOne Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hi Janet Darlene designed the pattern and it is interlocking. You can see the pattern here http://www.longarmsupplies.com/TrilliumHouseLongarmPatterns.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyllis Wright Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hi Jackie, When I first started with my Longarm I bought pantos from Darlene, but I don't use them a great deal. The ones I prefer are ones which have 'resting' spots, somewhere where there is a point or a connecting line where you can pause and see just where you are going or just move your position. I find the ones which are all curvy lines not so easy to keep up with. I much prefer to freehand, but we are all different. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Since this thread was brought up again, I think I will respond My favorite place to get pantos is from Willow Leaf Studios. There is a wonderful selection and shipment is quick. Another thing I like about them is that if I want a panto to be resized (i.e., from 12" down to 10"), that can most likely be done for a little bit more money. Gable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CucumberQuilting Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Hi there, Glad you are willing to invest in some pantos. I went to Darlene Epps' site to take a look at what she was offering in her Beginner's Pack. I have 9 of the 13 pantos. My favorites: Daisy Chain - it's easy, and useful for all kinds of different quilts. Is it a flower, is it a leaf, is it just a useful shape??? I use this on many of the western quilts we do here in Central Oregon. I run a heavy Poly Quilter thread on top (giving it a rope look) with King Tut on the bottom. Drifting Leaves - A great choice for so many Fall colored quilts. I've done lots of "Turning Twenty" quilts lately with this panto. Love, love, love: Ribbons & Roses - A very pretty, feminine pattern, lovely design that covers a large area of the quilt fast and still pretty easy to use. My best pantos, besides being easy to do, generally have what I call "organic" shapes that don't necessarily require you to hit the line perfectly in order to maintain the design. Anything with leaves, loops and swirls is great. For that reason, stars are not my favorite thing to do on a panto, but they are always popular so you should try them anyway to see if they work for you. My other suggestions: Waterworld, Double Rose Vine, Double Plume, Oriental Cloud and Fleur plus a Rose Garden Stipple that I bought at E.E.Schenks. Have Fun! And don't forget, you can quilt from BOTH sides of the machine! ~~ Eva H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CucumberQuilting Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 http://www.perfectborders.com/ Check out this site for cute things you can have sized to fit any space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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