Maia B

I don't have anything against computers, but Charisma of this board does the most AMAZING work, free hand. She's a true artistic genius, so that's where my quilts will go until I get a LOT better at FMQ, unless I have the time to hand quilt, or if it's all straight lines.

BKrenning

I cross lines and backtrack alot more often while doing free-motion than I do when using the PC Quilter. I can digitize meanders & loop de loops but it's easier to just load the frame & go at it than to figure out the math and tell the computer to do it & I can make snap decisions on the fly. The PC quilter just does what it's told and nothing else so I use both and am very happy.

bjeriann

I don't know much about the computer quilted quilts. I have one, quilt that is. When I look at it - it's to perfect. I like seeing the little variations of the FMQing. I would love to be as good a Charisma - oh heck - I'd be thrilled to be 1/2 as good as her. I think I'll stick with FMQ. I feel it brings the artist out in me. BUT I would like to see how the computer ones are set up.
Now this is just my opinion. Last time I voiced my opinion I was reamed royaly for it. So if I have offended anyone I sure didn't mean to.

Margo in Maine

I like it all....I do my own meandering....I have two friend..one gets my larger quilts and it is computerized...the 2nd friend get those I just do not want to do usually singles and does her own designs...i prefer the personal touch and design...I do not like it real close as I think it takes away from the beauty of everything put into it. just my opinion.

QKO

I hate to sound really stupid, but where does pantograph quilting fall on this spectrum, free motion, or computer?

greensleeves

Pantos are hand-guided following a pattern or can be computerized. They are not free motion.

ladyshuffler

I will watch to see who responds to this as well............. I would think free motion, you are following the pattern not the computer doing the work!!

Thusnelda

I've never sent in a quilt to be quilted by a long-armer and most likely never will. But looking at the pictures here on the forum I prefer the slight irregularity of FMQ to the computerized or pantograph designs. It looks more real and lively to my eyes.

Margo in Maine

QKO..Pantograph pre drawn pattern and is followed by a laser light...I do not particularly like it. I have a hard time following...rather do my own design..

dmyers

I love both free motion and computer quilting! As well as ruler work and templates or pantographs. I think they're all fun ways to complete a quilt on my LA.