donnavans Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 When a pantograph is used, how do you stop at the end of the row? Do you sew off the edge of the fabric? What do you do with the thread ends? Thanks your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IQuiltToo Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 A few tiny stitches at the very beginning (which will be under the binding) and a few right at the end which will also be under the binding. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnavans Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 My pattern ran off the fabric on the right; can that be cut when the binding is attached or what is another option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 I run off the end and go back and forth a time or two. That will hold it until you put the binding on and that part is cut off. I prefer to use a smaller stitch like an 11 SPI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnavans Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Thanks for the input. Now I have a new issue. My pantograph started at 1 inch between the rows; when I got to the end of the row, there was barely 1/4 of an inch. I did not take the quilt off of the rack and did not shift the quilt while stitching this row. I did not move the pantograph. Previous rows were fine. I had my quilt stablized with quilting pins every 3 inches across the front of the quilt. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 You have the controll of how much space is inbetween your rows it just depends on how much you advance , also sometimes after you advance the quilt when you go to the front to smooth batting - delint row - steam row the quilt can become less taunt happy quilting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarack Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Check to see if your laser light is tightened. It could have moved while you were working across the row...ask me how I know???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 My guess would be that at some point like Kathy says your laser light moved. If you are certain that didn't happen was the quilt square on the leaders? Check your leaders to makes sure they are square. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I was taught to square my quilt at each turn which works out wonderfully well. I start off the quilt and stitch to the other side off the quilt. Now, instead of just pinning my quilt edges I stitch down them in the binding area. When taken off the frame the quilts are just so square and nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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