teresapersell Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I am new here. I have only had my machine a month but I played on my friends machine several times. I am starting on Pantographs. I enjoy them and they make the quilting go pretty fast. My question is -- what is the largest size panto I can use on my Millie? My friend has designed some that are 18" wide and I am having trouble making it work. Thanks Teresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeoldeforest Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I can stitch up to a 16" panto but it is a tight fit. 15" is definitely comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriskoz Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 My question would be, when you look at panto's to purchase, how do you determine the correct size for what you have in mind? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriskoz Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 OK Ladies, no answer?? Chris :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Sorry to see that no one answered you here, so I'll tell you what I found out. I buy the size that I like to see stitched out. Does that make sense? I have a few 12" pantos, but don't care for them once I've stitched them. To me, they leave too much room. I write small and figure that is why I like a tighter panto. The only time I buy bigger pantos is if the detail needs to show up better. Like I have a butterfly panto that I bought in a bigger size because you wouldn't be able to stitch the details in the wings as well and then it would be lost in such a tiny space. Most of my pantos are around 7 to 8 inches per row, and then the nest into each other. I have just learned this over time and it is only my opinion, but I thought it might be of some help to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Teresa I do alot of panto here in my area,,, that is what my quilters like,,since the gas prices are up here in my area,,, ,,,I am like Kelly the 7 and 8 inch are best for me,,, I try to pick the enterlock and they are a tigher design,,, They are some great ones out there,,,I just order 7 new ones from Intelligentquilting.com they are very easy to do check out there website...course they are a lot others out there too,, Hope this is some help Wilma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Chris, this is what I do. I take into consideration the quilt size. If I have a queen size quilt, I am not going to want to use a 5 inch panto. I could, I'm sure, but to me it seems small for a quilt that size so I choose something larger. If I have a baby quilt, then I would use a small panto because it would be more in proportion. Hope that helps a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Teresa, I think the size I prefer is 6-8". I love the ones that have 2 rows and I can stitch 2 rows without rolling. That seems to give me the prettiest panto look too. I too like the pantos to be tighter rather than loose for most quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriskoz Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Thank you ladies, you have helped. I have purchased a few pantos, but I am a cad operator and find that I love making my own. So maybe in the long future, you will see some of the designs. Chris, and Fred, who is itch'n for another quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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