quiltinginthecountry Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I have been spending hours on searching for "beginner pantographs". Would somebody please be so kind to tell me the "Company name and name of the panto". I have been on the internet too. The problem is I have no clue but, you ladies do. you are the pro's and I'm the student. Please....please....pretty please....... (This is pretty bad). Thanks for your time. Anya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbz98236 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Anya, I went to this website and ordered their beginner pack. https://www.canadianlongarmsupplies.com I have been very happy with the ones that I got and I could exchange up to 3 in the pack for something else. Hope this help Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryVC10 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hi! I am a relative beinner also. Try the website for KenQuilt.(www.KenQuilt.com) There are millions of pantographs. Make sure you get the width you want, and I started with loopy designs, not so intricate. Good Luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Newbies to pantos should avoid tight/heavy density pantos and detailed designs. Look for open interlocking curvy designs. If you go to my website http://www.geckoquilts.com and click on the pantogragh link then on the light density one you will see 36 newbie user friendly examples of pantos that are easy to master. Most of my pantos that I use are bought from http://www.willowleafstudios.com just do a search for the names of the pantos you like from my website to locate them on the willow leaf's website. Of course just like freemotion nothing beats practice practice practice. Also if you want instant results you can always try the pattern boards and stylus approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltinginthecountry Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Debbie and Mary Alice I would like to thank you for your help. Anya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanne.Hughes Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Try the following link: http://www.goldenthreads.com/c-144-pantograph-packets.aspx I haven't tried these but with the advice above, pick the brains of the "shopwner" as well. Drop them an email. They should know what designs are easier and better for beginners. I use Lorien quilting and Harmoine (sp) is realy approachable and will let you know which ones would be best. As with every other technique used on the Longarm, it still will require practice and the relaxation of the "death grip". Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliagraves Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Look for designs that are open (lines at least an inch apart) and organic (natural shapes like leaves or flowers) so it won't be obvious if you're slightly off the line. Avoid straight diagonal lines (very hard to do) or designs that are symmetrical (both halves are the same). Good luck! Julia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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