Originally Posted by
alleyoop1
I too have a "regular" sewing machine on a quilt frame. As long as I unlock the ratchets at each end of the pole holding the backing, top and batting, and roll carefully, I do not bend or harm the needle. Everything moves freely.
Don't limit yourself to 4" pantographs - challenge yourself with a wider one and do 1/2 on the first pass and the second half on the next pass. I intend to try this with my next quilt!
I bought a stencil called Lady Slipper and had planned to do exactly what you are talking about. I was going to mark my quilt & quilt the top half and then quilt the bottom half of the stencil in another pass over, but chickened out
and I just did the stipling all over it. I think I may put a couple cheap flat sheets with batting & practice doing larger pantographs & stencils. Maybe even mark out some 12" blocks with marker & practice rolling the quilt with the needle down. Thanks so much to all who answered my question.