Maynard Longarm Quilting — Pantograph Design

Bordeaux Pantograph

Bordeaux brings an elegant swirl of continuous-line motifs to your quilt, evoking the rich, flowing beauty of French vineyards. This 9.5-inch design stitches out smoothly on our Bernina Q24, creating a textured, all-over pattern thats both sophisticated and versatile. Its perfect for quilters seeking a touch of classic romance without overwhelming their piecing. The gentle curves and spirals add depth and movement, making your quilt top sing. Ideal for traditional blocks or modern layouts, it finishes with a polished, heirloom feel.

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About This Design

Bordeaux features graceful, interconnected swirls and curls in a continuous-line format, designed for seamless edge-to-edge quilting. The motifs repeat every 9.5 inches in height, with a 15-inch paper width for easy longarm handling. It stitches out fluidly on computerized systems like our Bernina Q24, with every other row offset for perfect alignment and no backtracking. The scale suits most quilt sizes, providing balanced coverage without dense clustering. Spirals build subtle texture as rows interlock, enhancing the quilts dimension. This pattern shines in its simplicity, allowing the quilt top to remain the star while adding professional loft.

Best For

  • Traditional pieced quilts with floral blocks
  • Medallion-style centers needing all-over elegance
  • Modern minimalist tops with clean lines
  • Baby quilts for soft swirling texture
  • Scrappy patchwork craving subtle movement
  • Heirloom bed quilts
  • Borderless designs for full coverage

Thread Pairing

Pair Bordeaux with deep jewel tones like burgundy or plum to echo its namesake richness, creating a luxurious depth. Neutral threads in cream or soft gray let the swirls blend seamlessly across varied fabrics. For a pop, try metallic golds threading through the curves for subtle shimmer. Variegated wines and berries enhance the organic flow without overpowering. Always match thread weight to your batting for smooth tension on the Q24.

Density & Time on Frame

Bordeaux offers medium density at around 4-6 stitches per square inch, providing good loft without heaviness. On our Bernina Q24, a twin-size quilt (63×87) typically takes 2-3 hours frame time, depending on speed settings. Full queens run 3-4 hours with its efficient continuous lines. Offset rows ensure even coverage, minimizing travel time. Actual time varies with quilt thickness and thread choice.

Customer Quilts Quilted in Bordeaux

Kathy’s Kathy’s “Patriotic Stars”Rosalie’s Rosalie’s “Kim Diehl”Sheryl’s Sheryl’s “Adapted Log Cabin”Karen's husband’s Karen’s husband’s “Stars & Stripes QOV”Donna’s Donna’s “Bargello”Doris’s Doris’s “Mini-Bargello”Beckie’s Beckie’s “Merry Mayhem”Gina’s Gina’s “Stars with thin border”Marie’s Marie’s “Dresden”Karen’s Karen’s “QOV”Bettie’s Quilt quilted in BordeauxBettie’s QuiltJustine’s Justine’s “In The Woods”

How to Request Bordeaux

Select Bordeaux from the pantograph dropdown in our online quote form. Upload your quilt photos and note any custom spacing requests. Well confirm availability and pair it perfectly with your top for a stunning finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exact row height for Bordeaux?

The design repeats every 9.5 inches, ideal for standard longarm frames. This height ensures smooth row progression with partial overlaps for alignment. It fits beautifully on our Q24 without adjustments.

Does Bordeaux require row offsetting?

Yes, offset every other row by 50% for seamless interlocking. This creates the full swirling effect without gaps. Our system handles it automatically for precision.

Is this pattern good for beginners?

Absolutely, its continuous-line simplicity makes it forgiving and fast. No complex starts or stops mean even texture every time. Perfect for quilters new to pantographs.

Can I use Bordeaux on small quilts?

Yes, the 9.5-inch scale works great on baby or lap sizes too. It provides full coverage without feeling oversized. Scale adjusts minimally if needed.

What batting pairs best?

Medium-loft cotton or wool blends shine with Bordeauxs texture-building swirls. They hold the quilting definition beautifully. Avoid low-loft for best results.

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Mention “Bordeaux” when you fill out the quote form, or attach a reference photo.

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