810 Combo Pantograph: Three 7½-Inch Designs in One Roll for Borders, Mid-Arms and Domestic Machines
The 810 Combo Pantograph by Linda V. Taylor delivers it in a single roll. This beautiful continuous-line paper pattern measures 121 inches long, and each pattern on the roll is 7½ inches wide. Instead of one design, three different patterns come on each roll — so one purchase can finish an all-over quilt, dress up a border, and handle a smaller project.
What the Design Is
A paper pantograph is a printed, continuous-line pattern used from the back of the quilting frame. You lay the paper flat on the pantograph table, follow the printed line with a laser light or a stylus, and the needle reproduces that same path on the quilt top. Because the line never breaks, you can stitch a full pass in one smooth run, then advance the quilt and stitch the next row.
The 810 Combo belongs to Linda V. Taylor's 800 series, patterns exclusively designed for mid-arm, short-arm and domestic machines. Quilters on smaller setups do not have the throat space of a full-size longarm, and this series was drawn with those machines in mind. The 800 series patterns are also wonderful for borders — and at 7½ inches wide, the 810's rows are sized to do that job well.
What Quilts It Suits
With three designs on one roll, the 810 Combo suits quilters who want choice without stocking three separate patterns. Pick one design for an edge-to-edge finish on an everyday throw or bed quilt, use a second along a border, and save the third for runners, lap quilts, and other smaller pieces.
A 7½-inch row gives steady, visible progress while remaining a manageable pass to align and advance. On borders, that width can sit comfortably inside a typical border depth, adding texture without crowding the piecing.
Row-Height Choice: Working at 7½ Inches
Unlike pantographs printed in several sizes, the 810 Combo keeps planning simple: each of its three patterns is 7½ inches wide, so row spacing is predictable from the first pass to the last. Before you load the quilt, divide its length by 7½ inches to estimate how many rows you will need, then decide how the first and last rows should land at the top and bottom edges.
At 7½ inches, the quilting density is moderate — close enough to hold the layers securely and give an even, finished texture, but open enough to keep the quilt soft. If a border is narrower than the full row, centre the design in the border space rather than letting it run into the seam lines.
How to Use It on Your Machine
Unroll the paper smoothly on the pantograph table and secure it so it cannot shift mid-pass. Position your laser or stylus, check that the pointer tracks the printed line accurately, and do a short dry run without stitching to confirm the row starts and ends where you expect. Stitch at a steady, even speed so stitch length stays consistent, watching the pointer rather than the needle.
When the row is complete, advance the quilt by one row height and align the next pass carefully. Consistency at the advance is what makes separate rows read as one continuous all-over design. After the first two rows, step back and check spacing, density, and thread choice before committing to the rest of the quilt.
Extending the Pattern and Practical Tips
The roll measures 121 inches long, which covers most quilts in a single pass. Need it longer than 121 inches? Use the maker's pro tip: find where the pattern repeats, mark that point on your pattern shield, and shift the pattern down to make it meet up. That extends the pattern for larger quilts without a visible break.
Choose one of the three designs and stay with it for a single quilt or border, so the quilting reads as one intentional finish. Test-stitch a short sample of your pick first to confirm scale and thread, and store the roll loosely, away from creases, so the paper lies flat next time.
Shop the 810 Combo Pantograph by Linda V. Taylor at Linda's Electric Quilters.
