Linda V. Taylor LT Pantograph Patterns
The LT Series pantograph patterns are Linda V. Taylor's personal line of longarm quilting pantographs — continuous-line quilting designs printed on long paper rolls that feed behind the longarm machine to guide freehand pantograph quilting. With over 297 designs in the LT catalog, they represent one of the most comprehensive single-designer pantograph collections in the industry. The computerized-format counterpart lives in the digital E2E patterns guide, with more designer paper rolls in the Rose-Clair, Jackie Brown and Hari Walner guide.
What is a Pantograph?
A pantograph is a printed paper design that rolls out behind the longarm machine table. The quilter follows the printed line with a laser pointer or stylus while the machine quilts the pattern across the quilt. No computerized system is required — pantographs work on any longarm machine with a laser sight or pointer. They're the most economical way to produce consistent, professional-looking allover quilting designs.
LT Series Design Categories
The Linda Taylor LT pantograph library spans a wide range of design styles:
- Stars and celestial — Stars and Loops (001), Moons and Stars (002), My Stars and many more
- Nature and botanical — Treestar (003), Leaves, Flowers, Vines collections
- Children and novelty — Circus Parade (004), playful themed designs for baby and children's quilts
- Classic and formal — Emily's Laurels (117) and elegant traditional designs for heirloom and formal quilts
- Modern and geometric — loops, swirls, waves, and contemporary allover patterns
How to Order
Each pantograph is sold individually. Browse the full LT catalog to find the design that suits your project — consider the overall design style of the quilt top, the thread colour, and the quilt recipient's preferences when choosing a pantograph design.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does row height affect a pantograph choice?
The printed row height sets the design's scale on the quilt — taller rows quilt faster and read bolder; shorter rows give denser texture. Match row height to the quilt's block scale and the batting's minimum quilting distance, and remember paper rolls are fixed-height where digital designs rescale.
What makes a pantograph beginner-friendly?
Flowing continuous curves without sharp direction reversals — loops, waves, and open stars track smoothly at speed, while designs with points and tight switchbacks demand practiced control. Star-and-loop designs like the early LT numbers are classic first pantographs for exactly that reason.
Why does a single-designer library matter?
Stylistic consistency — designs from one hand interline and pair predictably, so a border panto and an allover from the same series look like one plan. Linda Taylor's 297-design catalog covers a working studio's whole style range without mixing design voices.
