Video tutorial: Pantograph quilting

If you can trace, you can quilt using a longarm! APQS Education Director Dawn Cavanaugh shows how easy it is to complete a quilt using a paper pantograph and shares tricks to get your quilts finished in record time by quilting from edge to edge!
Here's what is covered in the video:
-What pantographs were like back when longarms were making their debut in the quilting world.
-What makes a "good" pantograph.
-How to choose a good pantograph design for your particular quilt.
-How to execute a pantograph.

[@julieboertje9100]

Dawn, you are one of the main reasons I chose APQS. You are an excellent teacher, coach, cheerleader, and mentor. It’s rare to find all of those things in one person! I live in a rural area and am completely self taught. Would not have been possible without KZbin and internet. I’m guessing you are unaware of how many longarmers like me you have influenced to have the courage to take the leap. THANK YOU,

[@dawncavanaugh5081]

Julie, you are so sweet to say such nice things! I am glad that you are finding the videos helpful. I was also self-taught so I understand your struggles intimately! The most important thing is to simply enjoy the process and have fun!

[@angiemocol4490]

I totally agree. Dawn is my hero.

[@ctmiddz]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@carolynmuller3289]

This was excellent! I have watched many videos on how to best use pantogrpahs and especially connect from one row to the next. The step by step approach was not only the simplest to use, but worked beautifully. I purchased mine a few months ago and had been mostly frustrated.. After seeing and applying what Dawn taught... no only did my quilt turn out wonderfully, but I am officially in love with my Pantograph! Thank you!🥰

[@monicamorrison2282]

Thank you so much for this instructional video. I found it to be very informative and helpful. I know I will return to it over and over!

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

Thanks for the good information, especially in regards to dealing with uneven edges. We all expect quilts to basically be straight and square. This was a good lesson.

[@kayshakespear7979]

Thanks for such a complete explanation of pantograph quilting!

[@EleanorCalderwood]

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!! I have so much trouble with pantographs. This will certainly help.

[@ragathnor326]

Excellent video...I have a deeper appreciation for this way of quilting. Thank you!

[@BarbaraOpett]

So informative! You are a excellent teacher Dawn. I hope 🤞🏻 to own a long arm someday. That would be a dream come true. 🌸💕

[@maryredington5161]

Excellent explanations and examples. Have had a Gracie for years but have not used it to quilt just play. Thank you so much! I can see I am my own worst enemy now for good practicing

[@Kathyla1]

Excellent video, my confidence is high for my first attempt at a pantograph!

[@S0nLuc4]

This is a excellent video. I love how you explain everything and what a soft voice. I learn a lot from you, now I just need a longarm. Thank you so much!

[@pattalcott8644]

I so appreciate this video ... you are a great teacher!

[@Deanneellen]

Wonderful information!

[@carolynwilliams6554]

I really I this video. It gave me so much information. That I didn't learn when I took my long arm class.

[@joannedifrancesco4555]

That was excellent. Thank you so much for the details and great camera work. I am ready to give this a try!

[@angelagillard3508]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Soooo helpful. Now fo a request.... could you please show a panto in the middle with a smashing and a boarder. Eg what is the process for each advance when considering the sashing and the boarder

[@marlenewestrick2814]

Thank you!! Learned so much.

[@isobelgreer7693]

Great information video. Can you use the ghost line to start your pantograph quilting. I’m having trouble lining up my second row of quilting.

[@CiCiWuz]

What is the name of the quilt hanging on the wall behind you? Is there a pattern for it?

[@connierogers6853]

This is a great video. The only thing was I kind of got lost because out here we cannot see the laser dot but we can imagine. Thanks!