Edge to Edge and Pantograph Quilting Designs
Your quilt top is finished, and now comes the fun part: deciding how it gets quilted. This page walks you through how edge to edge quilting works, how to browse the designs we offer, and how to pick the right one for your quilt. When you're ready, our pricing estimator shows you what it'll cost before you commit to anything.
What is edge to edge quilting?
Edge to edge quilting is one continuous design stitched across your entire quilt, from one edge to the other. The pattern flows over the whole surface without stopping at blocks or borders, giving your quilt a unified texture that looks beautiful from across the room and feels even better wrapped around you.
The design itself is called a pantograph. These started as long paper rolls that longarm quilters traced by hand. Today the designs are digital, run on computer-guided machines, so every repeat lands exactly where it should.
You'll hear the terms used interchangeably: pantograph quilting, edge to edge, E2E, all over quilting. They all mean the same thing: one design, stitched across your whole quilt.
Browse our design gallery
Every design we offer lives in our online gallery, where you can search by name, filter by style, and shortlist the ones that catch your eye. Take your time with it. Half the fun is discovering a design you didn't know you were looking for.
Browse the Full Design GalleryFound one you love? Note the name and tell us on your intake form. Torn between a few? That's what your consultation call is for. Every order includes a personal conversation with Julie or Laura, and talking through design choices for your specific quilt is a big part of why we do it.
Choosing your quilting density
Density is how much stitching goes into your quilt: the closer together the lines, the denser the finish. We offer three levels, and the right one depends on how your quilt will live.
Low density
A softer, drapier finish. The one to pick for snuggly quilts, throws, and bed quilts that should stay soft.
Medium density
The balanced middle, and what most quilters choose. If you're not sure, start here.
High density
A flatter, sculpted finish with real structure. Think wall hangings, art quilts, and quilts headed for heavy use.
Density also drives the price. Quilting is charged by the square inch, and denser stitching means a higher rate. Our pricing page publishes the full rate card and has an estimator that shows your total from your quilt's real measurements, no email required.
Still not sure? Say so on your intake form, and Julie or Laura will recommend a density on your consultation call based on your quilt top.
How to pick a design for your quilt
There's no single right answer, but a few rules of thumb will get you close:
- Busy piecing loves simple quilting. If your top is full of color and pattern, an open, flowing design lets the piecing stay the star.
- Simple tops can carry drama. Big solid spaces are where a bold pantograph shines: the texture becomes part of the design.
- Match the scale to your quilt. A large motif can overwhelm a baby quilt, and a small repeat can get lost on a queen.
- Think about the back. Edge to edge quilting shows on both sides, so pick a design you'll love from either direction.
- When in doubt, ask. Julie or Laura will look at your actual quilt top on your consultation call and tell you honestly what will work.
Ready to see your number?
Start with the pricing estimator to see what your quilt will cost, then reserve your spot in the queue with a $25 intake deposit. The deposit includes your personal consultation and comes off your final invoice.
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