I got my first order on the 4th of July! A co-worker of Bill's asked me to quilt a quilt for her parents' 50th anniversary. It was a 69"x69" quilt. Around its border were blocks that different family members had signed. In the center was a machine embroidered block with their name. I decided to use a pantograph that had hearts in it. It was a littler un-nerving to be working behind the machine. That's where I stand when I use pantographs. The laser light is on the back of the machine and I have that light follow the pantograph, which is on the frame table. Bill stood in front of the frame and watched as I sewed. I had to be careful to not stitch over the beautiful embroidered block. I meandered in the sashing between all of the border blocks. I used a variated thread, which showed up beautifully on the back of the quilt. I really had fun with it- and appreciated Bill cheering me on.
