Buying new digital pantograph designsis oftenas enticing as picking up a fat quarter—or ten!—at your local quilt shop. They can be oh-so-appealing, but which ones will you actually use the most in your business? I can remember designs that I fell in love with and purchased on the spot, yet never actually used on a client’s quilt top. Conversely, there were several that I used over and over again, wringing every drop of value out of them. I developed my favorites based on ease of use and versatility. Of course, a longarm quilter's personal style and preferences can certainly play a part when making recommendations to clients, as well. It’s been a while since I’ve quilted for others, so I thought it would be fun to ask other quilters what their current go-to pantographs are. I invited quilters from the Longarm League membership—along with other quilters who follow our social media accounts or subscribe to our email newsletter—to chime in with their current favorite edge-to-edge designs. Approximately 80 quilters participated in our survey, submitting three of their top choices for edge to edge designs. We compiled this list and sorted it according to the number of mentions each design received. We tried to be as accurate as possible when compiling this list and crediting all of the talented quilters involved in each project. Each bolded pantograph title is linked to aretail listing. Please email us at [emailprotected]if you see any info thatneeds correcting.
1. Soho
© 2017 Sarah Ann Myers, available at Urban Elementz
Quilt and photo by Sarah Campbell of Stitch Mode Quilts
Quilt Pattern: Vintage Lace Quilt by Lo and Behold Stitchery
2. Diagonal Plaid
© 2013 Patricia E. Ritter for Urban Elementz
Quilting and photo by Anne-Marie Hammond of Quilting by Anne-Marie
Quiltmaker: Carol
Quilt Pattern: Penguin Party by Elizabeth Hartman
3. Malachite
© 2016 Patricia E. Ritter for Urban Elementz
Quilting and photo by Kristen Lee of Mashe Modern
Quiltmaker: Alison Gamm
Quilt Pattern: Jawbreaker Quilt by Then Came June
4. Marmalade
© 2015 Patricia E. Ritter & Leisha Farnsworth for Urban Elementz
Quilting and photo by Shelly Moore of MaTante Quilting
Quiltmaker: Lorna
Quilt Pattern:Burgoyne Surrounded by Lissa Alexander
5. Wishbone
© 2019 Jess Zeigler for Longarm League
Quilting and photo by Jennifer Giesbrechtof Jenn G Quilt Co.
Quiltmaker: Charmaine Karl
Quilt Pattern: Tumbler
6. Baptist Fan E2E
© Three Sisters Fabric
Quilting and photo by Starla Landis of Guided Star Quilting
Quiltmaker: Andrea Hoke
Quilt Pattern:The Crossroads QuiltbyTreehouse Textiles
7. Diagonal Plaid - Bias Cut
© 2017 Patricia E. Ritter for Urban Elementz
Quilt and photo by Kathy Holscher of Legacy Threads Quilting
Quilt Pattern: Patchwork Hearts by Quilty Love
8. Ginger Snap
© 2015 Apricot Moon Designs, available at Urban Elementz
Quilt and photo by Elizabeth Brakenhoff of Brakenhoff Stitch Co.
Quilt pattern: Little Logs Starburstby Deb Heatherly forCut Loose Press
9. Triplet
© Ambling Vines, available at Ma Tante Quilting
Quilt and photo by Sara andDiane Simonof Binded with Love
Quilt Pattern: Vintage Laceby Lo & Behold Stitchery
10.Diamond Loops
© 2019 Jess Zeigler for Longarm League
Quilt and photo byJennifer Bathurstof Jennifer Bathurst Quilts
11.Knit 1 Purl 2
© 2018 Natalie Gorman, available at Urban Elementz
Quilting and photo by Melonie Morrow of Quilty Lab Creations
Quiltmaker: Hollis Threads
Quilt Pattern: Churn Butter Cookie Quilt by Sugar Stitches Quilt Co.
12.Peak Blooms
© 2021 Jess Zeigler for Longarm League
Quilting and photo by Amber Foret of SunRae Designs
13. Fun Flowers
© 2020 Deborah Lobban for Dastardly Line
Quilting and photo by Narda Pinkham of Maz Q’s
Quiltmaker: Betsy Perry
Quilt Pattern: Increase by Modern Handcraft
14. Moulin Rouge
© 2015 Patricia E. Ritter for Urban Elementz
Quilting and photo by Kim Ratchford of Stitched in Purple
Quiltmaker: JaneMoss Sanders
Quilt Pattern: Meadowland by Then Came June
15. Orange Dream
© 2021 Jess Zeigler for Longarm League
Quilt and photo by Amy of The Painted Bunting Studio
Quilt Pattern: Golden Lattice by Side Lake Stitch
16. Rolling Hills
© Julie Hirt for 627handworks
Quilting and photo by Michelle Ramsay of Quilts Made With Love
Quiltmaker: Amy Schabacker
Quilt Pattern: Stronger Together by Fat Quarter Shop
17. Squared
© 2018 Leisha Farnsworth of Quilting It
Quilt and photo by Sara Korinek of Stitch Lab Quilting
Quilt Pattern: Fade Away with Plaid Add-On by Maggie Muggins Designs and Stitch Lab Quilting
18. Chantilly Lace
© Norma Sharp, available at Intelligent Quilting, Inc.
Quilt and photo by Pam McPhee of Doxie Dog Quilting
Quilt Pattern: Not So XOXO by Modern Textiles
19. Feathered Spirals
© 2020 Jess Zeigler for Longarm League
Quilting and photo by Michelle Pratt
Quiltmaker: Cathy H.
Quilt Pattern: Yellow Brick Road by Atkinson Designs
20. Merge
© 2020 Jess Zeigler for Longarm League
Quilting and photo by Emily Hoppe of So Sunny Quilts
Quiltmaker: Lauren
Quilt Pattern: Boogie Nights by The Retro Quilter
To give you even more great quilting options, we've included links to an additional ten pantographs that were runners up in our survey. These are listed in alphabetical order.
