WOW - don't give up your machine. It takes time and patience to get the hang of using these wonderful machines. Pantographs are tough to do - I have had a quilting machine for 4 years and have yet get the results from a pantograph. Try using some of the fantastic rulers that are out there - Craftsy classes online are a great resource. I recently purchased one of the quick loading sets for the machine and they are such a great invention - saves time and frustration of all the time that it takes to pin the quilt and backing to the machine. Keep trying - if you are one of the ones lucky enough to have one of these great machines.....keep trying - it will be worth the effort. I am having a blast with my machine - and I learn something new every top that I quilt. Good Luck!!