fineseams Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Does anyone design their own pantographs? I know there is software to help from Grace Quilting, but I was wondering whether there is a book or other info with tips and hints, etc. Seems like it would be fun, but it would be nice to do a little study before diving in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I am in the process of releasing a handful of my own designs. I use Art & Stitch Pre-Design Studio 3 and love it. It doesn't run on the Mac so I had to partition my hard-drive and install parallels/windows 7 but other than that I'm happy with it. http://www.pre-designstudio.com/ Here is a video explaining how to design and print your own pantos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy2018 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Pantographs are easy to design if you know the concept of tessellating shapes. An easy start is to make a series of same size diamonds , draw a single line design in it starting at one point and ending at the one across from it, then just connect. The next row is simply moved over till it fits inside. I know, clear as mud. Really the hard part is coming up with the right size paper!! Even though I know how and can design , I usually choose to buy designs I like, they are so much easier....My favorites are some of the older ones from Willow, and Urban E. My all time favorite is Popcorn :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Schmutz Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Matt, Are you going to market your pantos? You are such a well rounded quilter and business man I admire you! Oh, and a long time ago I watched you make bread on utube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb2bie Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Matt, Can't wait to see your designs!!! Will they be available to download for IQ? I hope so!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnBarb Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Matt, do you have a special printer to use? One that has a continuous roll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 If you're planning to go to MQX, I believe Jeffrey Lomicka teaches a class on making your own pantographs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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