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BERNINA Q-matic

BERNINA Q-matic

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BERNINA

Q-matic Longarm Quilting Automation System

BERNINA Q-matic is a state-of-the-art automated quilting system engineered for BERNINA frame longarm machines. Combining an intuitive touchscreen interface, WiFi design transfer, Art & Stitch design software, and seamless switching between automated and free-hand modes with a one-touch quick belt release, Q-matic stitches complex edge-to-edge or custom quilt patterns effortlessly.

675+
Quilt Designs

Designer motifs from Tula Pink, Amanda Murphy, and more.

WiFi
Design Sync

Send quilt files wirelessly from your PC or laptop.

Art & Stitch
Software Included

Create and edit your own custom quilt designs.

1-Touch
Belt Release

Switch between automated and free-hand quilting.

One-touch quick belt release on the BERNINA Q-matic system

Automated or Free-Hand

Automated or Free-Hand: One-Touch Belt Release

Switch instantly between automated stitch-outs and manual free-hand quilting with the one-touch quick belt release. Combine digitized designs with your own free-hand work on the same quilt.

Drive & Navigation

EasyGlide & MicroMove Precision

The compact, ultra-quiet belt drive provides smooth multidirectional motion. Integrated EasyGlide power-steering assistance moves the machine effortlessly, while MicroMove positions the needle precisely on target for perfect starting stitches.

BERNINA Q-matic belt drive with EasyGlide and MicroMove
BERNINA Q-matic touchscreen display synced with the sewhead screen

Display & Sewhead Sync

Touchscreen & Sewhead Sync

Plan and control every stitch-out on the touchscreen display with Pinch-Zoom and Pan controls. It syncs with your machine’s sewhead screen, which shows context-sensitive tasks and lets you confirm settings or adjust thread tension and SPI on the fly.

Placement & Custom Layouts

Grab & Drop & Virtual Block Alignment

Scale, rotate, morph, or align designs to fit irregular blocks and borders. Grab & Drop lets you virtually attach motifs to quilt blocks or set virtual markers, so edge-to-edge and custom layouts land exactly where you want them.

Grab and Drop design placement in BERNINA Q-matic
Art & Stitch quilt design software for BERNINA Q-matic

Software & Connectivity

Art & Stitch Software & WiFi Design Transfer

Full Art & Stitch software is included, so you can create or edit your own custom quilt designs. Import .bqm, .dxf, and other major longarm formats, then send files wirelessly from your PC or laptop to Q-matic, or use the USB ports.

Built-in Designs

675+ Designer Quilting Motifs

Start quilting right away with more than 675 built-in motifs, including collections from Tula Pink, Sarah Vedeler, Amanda Murphy, and Pat Ritter, for everything from simple edge-to-edge designs to intricate custom patterns.

Designer quilting motifs included with BERNINA Q-matic

Key Features

  • WiFi Wireless Design Sync: Transfer quilt files wirelessly from your PC or laptop straight to the Q-matic system.
  • Art & Stitch Software Included: Professional digitizing software to create or edit custom quilt designs.
  • One-Touch Belt Release: Switch instantly between automated stitch-outs and manual free-hand quilting.
  • EasyGlide & MicroMove: Power-steering assistance moves the machine effortlessly, and MicroMove aligns starting stitches precisely.
  • Interactive Sewhead Screen: Displays context-sensitive tasks and lets you adjust thread tension or SPI live.
  • Grab & Drop Positioning: Virtually attach motifs to quilt blocks or set virtual markers for perfect border layouts.
  • 675+ Designer Motifs Included: Collections from Tula Pink, Sarah Vedeler, Amanda Murphy, and Pat Ritter.
  • UL Listed: Meets recognized safety and electrical standards for reliable studio performance.
  • Compact Belt Drive: Ultra-quiet servo belt drive for smooth multidirectional motion.
  • Pinch-Zoom & Pan Controls: Navigate designs on the touchscreen display with familiar gestures.
  • Flexible File Support: Import .bqm, .dxf, and major longarm formats via WiFi or USB.

Included

  • Software & Designs: Art & Stitch Software Bundle, 675+ Built-in Designer Quilting Motifs
  • Hardware: Compact Belt Drive System with One-Touch Quick Belt Release

Details

Product Details

Machine & Frame Compatibility BERNINA PRO Frame: Q 20, Q 24 / BERNINA Studio Frame: Q 16 PLUS, Q 20
Drive System Compact Servo Belt Drive / One-Touch Quick Belt Release / EasyGlide / MicroMove
Display & Interface Touchscreen PC with WiFi Connectivity / Pinch-Zoom & Pan / Task-Specific Sewhead Interaction Screen
Design Tools Scale / Rotate / Morph / Align / Grab & Drop / Virtual Block Alignment & Markers
Included Software & Content Art & Stitch Software / 675+ Designer Quilting Motifs
Supported File Formats .bqm / .dxf / Major Longarm Formats via Art & Stitch Conversion
Connectivity WiFi / USB
Safety UL® Listed and Approved

BERNINA Warranty & Support

BERNINA Q-matic is covered by the BERNINA Longarm Manufacturer Warranty and backed by BERNINA system support. Our team is here to help with setup, questions, and service.

Why buy from us

Why Buy From Us

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  • Warranty Valid at Any Authorized Dealer — your coverage travels with you. Take your machine anywhere for service, no questions asked.
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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which BERNINA longarms work with Q-matic?
Q-matic works with BERNINA frame longarms: the Q 20 and Q 24 on the BERNINA PRO Frame, and the Q 16 PLUS and Q 20 on the BERNINA Studio Frame.
Can I still quilt free-hand with Q-matic installed?
Yes. The one-touch quick belt release lets you switch instantly between automated stitch-outs and manual free-hand quilting, and you can even combine digitized designs with free-hand work.
What software comes with Q-matic?
Q-matic includes full Art & Stitch software for creating and editing custom quilt designs, plus more than 675 built-in designer motifs. It imports .bqm, .dxf, and other major longarm formats.
How do I send designs to Q-matic?
Transfer quilt files wirelessly from your PC or laptop over WiFi, or load them through the USB ports.