First quilt just off new longarm frame!
 

We have had our machine for several months, but today we stayed at home in our PJ's all day and I worked on quilting this. I had some tension issues in the first 3 or 4 rows, but finally got it near perfect. I also improved in following the panto.

The top was good for practice because we bought it at an estate sale and had no specific plan for it. I will leave the mistakes in it and bind it in a few days. It will probably live in the sewing room for Emmaline to cuddle with or in one of our cars for picnics or emergencies.

I used Connecting Threads essential top and bobbin. The panto is from urbanelementz.com. BTW, they are about to finish a 25% off everything sale. I don't know what the batting is; it was leftovers from other project. I think it is Quilter's Dream. The machine is a Babylock Crown Jewel II on Momentum frame.

Thanks for looking.

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Close-up of tension issues

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Much better near the end

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Looks like something my grandmother would have done. She didn't have enough turquoise so she used two different fabrics. She even pieced one of the polka dot squares.

I think that your quilt will be well used. Happy you had a fun day playing, it had to feel good to figure your tension issues out :)

Judy in Phx, AZ

You did really really well. It is not easy getting the tension right.

Looks good to me. BrendaK

That 2nd picture is spot on I really like the panto that you used it's one of my favorites! Good job.

overall, you did a great job. LAing is just not as easy as it seems.

Great work, love your panto!

I just love that. The fabric really makes it warm my heart. Love the quilting and great if this is your first pano. Thanks for sharing.
Karen

You are progressing nicely! I see many hours of quilting in your future! Have fun with it!!

Looks like you are doing a great job with your quilting! I love the pantograph you used.