Pat C Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 This is for anyone who struggles with pantographs like I do. I don't like following lines. I like custom work. But, I have found pantos a whole lot easier when I loosen that death grip on the handles! I know I don't have to follow the lines exactly, but still I try. It's been mentioned on this forum many times to relax when quilting and it's so true. (PS: A little glass of wine sometimes helps too. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I don't watch the DOT but look where I'm going. Sort of like driving car! Bliss really helped me the most!!!! And my lift!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Dawn also told me if you stick your little fingers out - over and around the handles it makes it easier. Boy is she right! and it makes you feel like you are having "high tea"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Those lines are just suggestions, kind of like speed limits. LOL I love to do custom work too but the fact is, most of my customers can only afford freehand E2E or pantos and they sure do take less time. Someone on this forum said that custom work is your reputation and pantos are your bread and butter. So true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbz98236 Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I have let go of the death grip and I breath now, My problem is that I can't walk without stopping the machine to take a step. When I do, I get a blip in the stitches. (Technical term I'm sure) How has everyone mastered that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Does it still happen if you stop with needle down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Sue it could happen, depending on how you regrasp the handles and if you try to tell it which way to go before it begins stitching. Watch for a little pucker, right by the needle. Flatening that out with a minute move of the machine, helps a whole log. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted December 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 I can't walk and chew gum so walking and quilting is out of the question for me. LOL I just stop with the needle down then reposition myself. Seems to work the best for me. Julie - your statement is so true about pantos being the bread & butter. I love custom work but it's very time-consuming for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 always plan to stop at an intersection....abd with your beedle down.... never on a curve as there will always be a wobble... so at tge ends of points and on inside corners are best places to stop so when restarting no one will ever know .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhend Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Everyone keeps saying handle"s". I was taught to use only the left handle holding on with both hands. You really can get your whole body into it. Just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnt9999 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 i placed a suction cup handle on the back of the machine and that is where the right hand rest. (boobs to big to grasp both handles) Ha. I stand slightly to the left of the machine and rock back and forth and shuffle when weight is on one foot. Place feet shoulder width apart and one slightly in front of the other. Kind of like when you do the Baby Rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbz98236 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Betty Ann, that is good advice. I stand to the left of the machine using the left handle and really I'm pulling it to me and run out of room. Then I have to reach around to "stop" with needle down. That will cause another blip. I will try to stand behind more than to the left of the head. Thanks Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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