I have had my longarm 13 years. I only do pantos.(occasionally I do freehand), but I am not good at it. Pantos turn out the same from top to bottom. Also I don't have the EYE that other quilters have. I can tell you which panto will look good. I have meet a lot of quilters just like us and there quilts are great. Most people I quilt for don't want there quilt stiff and prefer the panto. Be proud of what you do and who cares what they think. They can take their quilts to someone else. Everyone has a choice and when they come to you, you know they like YOUR work.