Actually, if you go really old school you can use a super large knitting needle. Clamp it somewhere to the back of your machine, get a regular panto and follow the design with the point of the knitting needle. I'm talking those big ones that are as big around as a sharpy marker and 12" long. You have to make sure it is good and secure and the tip just hovers over the paper design. My Innova came with one and when my laser light went in the middle of a quilt, I was able to finish it with the knitting needle pointer.
But really, if you just got your machine, load up some junk fabric or even a couple of old sheets with some batting and just have fun! It is amazing what you find you are capable of. Doodle, sign you name, do loops and squiggles and make leaf shapes. Have a blast, Much more fun at the front of the machine.
I don't think I tried a panto until about my 10th quilt. I found it quick and most of them are very pretty and add great texture but doing them was mind numbingly boring for me. LOL