Every quilter needs a reliable floral in the pattern drawer — something soft, forgiving, and pretty on almost any top. The 513 Floral 2 Pantograph by Hari Walner fills that role. It is a continuous-line paper pantograph, 121 inches long, in a 6-inch row size, so the flowers stay small-scale and evenly textured from edge to edge.
What the Design Is
A paper pantograph is a printed pattern you unroll on the table at the back of your longarm frame. Standing at the back of the machine, you follow the printed line with a laser light or stylus, and the needle reproduces that same line in thread on the quilt at the front. Because Floral 2 is a continuous-line design, you stitch each row in one flowing pass without constant stops and starts, then advance the quilt and stitch the next row.
As the name suggests, the motif is floral — flower shapes worked into a repeating all-over row. At a 6-inch scale the flowers read as gentle, garden-like texture rather than large statement motifs. Up close you can pick out the individual blooms; from a distance the rows settle into a soft, even finish that unifies the piecing underneath.
What Quilts It Suits
Floral 2 is a natural match for garden and floral fabrics, spring and summer quilts, baby and nursery quilts, and vintage-style tops where a hard geometric line would feel out of place. It also suits everyday lap and throw quilts.
On simple piecing, patchwork, and low-volume prints, the small flowers will show clearly. On busier floral prints, the same stitching blends into overall texture that ties the colours together. Choose thread close to the background fabric for a softer effect, or add a little contrast when you want the blooms to stand forward.
Working With a 6-Inch Row Height
A 6-inch row is a small scale, and that is this pattern's strength. Small rows keep the flowers proportionate on quilts with smaller blocks and pieces, and they give a denser, more finished look on baby quilts and throws. The trade-off is more rows — and more advances — to cover a given quilt length than a taller pattern would need.
Before you start, divide your quilt length by 6 inches to estimate how many rows you need, then plan your starting point so you do not finish with an awkward narrow partial row at the bottom. Keep each advance to the full row height so the flowers nest evenly, and check alignment at both edges of the quilt before stitching each new row.
Using It on a Longarm
Unroll the pattern flat on the pantograph table and secure it so it cannot creep. Load and baste your quilt, check tension on a scrap or in the margin, and confirm your laser or stylus is tracking the printed line accurately before the first stitch.
Move smoothly and steadily, letting your whole body travel with the machine rather than steering from your wrists alone. Keep a consistent pace around each flower — slowing sharply on curves and rushing on straights makes stitch length uneven. When a row is finished, advance by the full 6 inches, re-align, and do a quick two-edge check before stitching on.
Extending the Pattern
At 121 inches long, this roll covers most quilts in a single span. For a wider quilt, find where the pattern repeats, mark that point on your pattern shield, and shift the pattern down to make it meet up. Aligned at a repeat, the join disappears into the continuous line and lets you extend the pattern to accommodate larger quilts.
Tips for a Great Finish
Stitch a short test row first and check scale, spacing, and thread effect before committing to the whole quilt. Recheck tension when you change bobbins, keep your advances consistent, and do not rush the curves. Handled that way, Floral 2 gives a soft, garden-fresh finish that flatters a wide range of quilts.
Shop the 513 Floral 2 Pantograph by Hari Walner at Linda's Electric Quilters.
