Carathren Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I've recently come across a product called 'Precise' pantograph system. It looks great. Trinity of 2sistersquilting states it fits with all APQS machines. Frankly, it's an idea I imagine many of us have thought of in some form or other when doing pantographs. I find the angle at which our machines are in the back, to work; just kills my neck and back. I would have loved something like this to come out years ago but from APQS!! :-) I'm curious if anyone else has one? What are your thoughts? It's pricey of course, like most of our toys/tools. They have a page on Facebook a well. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. BTW, I have an APQS Liberty for the past 9 years. thanks folks. I always appreciate the input from everyone here. The forum is such a terrific resource!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Read this previous post: http://forum.apqs.com/index.php?/topic/34601-new-pantograph-tool-makes-doing-pantographs-or-picture-images-a-breeze/ Trinity (from this forum) invented it. Mine arrived today. It will be a few days before I can play with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carathren Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thanks Oma. I had not read that thread. I am excited. I didn't realize Trinity's idea was so new. I've often wished I could change my handles around on the back of my machine to make the angle easier for me to quilt but alas, that is not possible. Trinity wrote me on FB and said she has shipped several units out and awaits feedback. I think if one does enough pantographs, it certainly could warrant the purchase....time will tell. You wrote you just got one? How exciting!! Please let us know how the set up went and what you think. My timing may not have been so bad after all! :-) thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 I'm starting to consider flipping the direction of my machine (back of machine to the front of the room) so I can use this for some of my intricate drawing stitching. Not necessarily for pantos since I do better with my whole body moving along with one hand on a handle and the other guiding along holding the back of the machine. But I'm really getting to thinking a saddle stool and this handle set up may be an awful nice investment for thread painting work, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossQuilter Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Hi Carathren,I just saw that you had set up a new post... I have put some new pics up today on the main post http://forum.apqs.com/index.php?/topic/34601-new-pantograph-tool-makes-doing-pantographs-or-picture-images-a-breeze/page-6I am so excited at the possibilities for this product. Pantos are just the tip of the iceberg! I have been playing with doing block designs from the back from Dover Books that I can re-size to fit... More on the other post... I don't know that I can keep up with 2 threads! Feel free to visit and post questions also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrecisePantographSystem and see videos and ordering information here: http://www.2sistersquilting.com/PrecisePantographSystem.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggy (SewAsylum) Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 That looks really great! If I had a stand up machine, I would get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carathren Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thanks Trinity! This is really quite exciting. There really are other possibilities with your product. Imagination is the key as they say.......... Thanks so much. I will check out the pics you posted and keep following. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 My sister has an older non stitch regulated PRODIGY machine.....and is super interested in your product...........will anything be available for Prodigy in the near future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossQuilter Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Sent you an email Cheri, but yes Prodigy lines are on our radar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tella Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Looks interesting....does the setup reduce the total width quilting space...on a 12 ft frame for example can you quilt the same width as with the "regular" laser setup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossQuilter Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Tella, please take a look at the main thread to help you understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 So, basically, this is just a two-handled attachment so you can get closer to the pantograph itself and quilt. It doesn't really do anything to control your precision on the pantograph, it just gives you a different method for guiding your machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossQuilter Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 LindaSteller, I have posted a response to you on the main thread for this topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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