
Product Information
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.
Quilt Designs
Designer motifs from Tula Pink, Amanda Murphy, and more.
Design Sync
Send quilt files wirelessly from your PC or laptop.
Software Included
Create and edit your own custom quilt designs.
Belt Release
Switch between automated and free-hand quilting.
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.
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.
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.
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
When you buy from Sew It Online, you're covered — before, during, and after the sale.
- Real Support When You Need It — call us first. Our techs and education specialists solve a lot over video, find you a local repair shop, or walk you through shipping it back. Just keep your box.
- Warranty Valid at Any Authorized Dealer — your coverage travels with you. Take your machine anywhere for service, no questions asked.
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