maggienoella Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 I have to build my collection slowly and can only do pantos right now. Would you please share your 5 or 6 fav pantos or the ones you would recommend for a newbie? Thank you, Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 The one I started with and actually used was Popcorn. I have ordered a few this past weeks, since so many customers are asking for them. I did get Oma's garden which is too wide for my machine. If you have a Freedom or Millie I will sell it to you for $8.00, if you want it. It's gorgeous. I wish it would fit on my machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted June 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thank you for the info. Yes, I'd love Oma's Garden. Sending you message. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 I have Tickle on the frame now. I've done it a lot and it is always a winner. I just did Kona for the first time on a quilt and decided I should have charged more but it turned out really beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 I too have used "popcorn" alot as well as "dizzy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAQuilts Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 My #1 panto over the years has been Chantilly Lace, works well when nothing else will on baby to old lady quilts. These are the ones I've used over and over again. Tickle by Beany girl Tickle Too One Cloudy Day by Timeless Quilting Square Spiral by Golden Threads Recent most requested are: Amaze Me by urban elements, looks great on batik quilts Bauhaus by urban elements, this one is super easy and way faster than it looks and the modern quilters love it. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 It's interesting to see what others' favorites are. My customers like: Deb's Swirls Happy Times <--EASY Bumpity (for kids quilts) <--EASY Sprung (for kids quilts) <--EASY Popcorn One Cloudy Day (personally I don't like this one) Frisky Feathers Come Dance With Me Pretty Paisley <--- okay so I haven't had one customer choose this one but it I like on paper!!! Bountiful Feathers (a little dense) Angel Wings <--EASY Simple Loops & Stars Bloomin Stars Hearts in Bloom Holly Berries (really popular for Christmas) Holly Ribbon (another good Christmas choice) <--EASY Meandering Pumpkin Patch (nice for fall) Hearts n Roses Poppies Dainty <--EASY -- this one gets chosen a lot Frisky Feathers Tickle Maidenhair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarack Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 My favorite pantos are: Tickle Happy Times Whirlygig Dragonfly Pond Curlz Mimosa Feather Curls Fascination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted June 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thanks so much, I'll be ordering some of these today. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianna Kihs Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thanks so much, I'll be ordering some of these today. Joan Hi Joan I too am new to long arming, I have a Millie these pantos sound great, where are you finding them to order? I would like to order some. Thanks, Dianna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted June 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Hi Dianna, and welcome! I just google if I don't know where the panto came from and have been able to find it that way. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniquilter Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 One thing I learned as a newbie - make sure the scale of the panto is big enough. Some look great on paper but when you get it the patten is smaller than you thought and too intense - which means it takes much longer to quilt, uses up more thread and should cost a lot more to do too. I've stitched out a lot of my pantos so customers can see what they look like on fabric. I've just used plain muslin but it helps a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmwifequilter Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 As a newbie may I ask how you price doing a panto for someone? The local quilt shop charges .01 for most of theirs. Is that enough for somebody trying to do this as a busness? Aparently I must sew to slow cuz when I timed it and figured it out I wasn't making much. Just wondering. Peg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 I have 3 prices for pantos depending on how dense the design is = .017, .019, .021. Charging .01 would barely earn me minimum wage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmwifequilter Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Thanks for answering. I just couldn't see how .01 could work out at all. Peg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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