I have had my HQ Avante since Aprio 2011. I love to do stipple quilting from the front. I have not even tried pantos. I have the computer if I want something specific but right now my quilts look so pretty with the stipple quilting. I have done a few for customers as well and they are tired of the pantos as well. I have cotton batting and poly but most friends and I agree that the poly makes the most cuddly quilt. Happy Quilting. N