Maynard Longarm Quilting — Pantograph Design
Dippin’ Daisy Pantograph: Cheerful Florals for Edge-to-Edge Quilting
Dippin’ Daisy brings a playful, continuous-line floral motif to your quilt top with an 8.5-inch design height that works beautifully across any quilt size. This pantograph features charming daisy blooms in a flowing, easy-to-follow pattern that stitches smoothly from edge to edge without backtracking. The design density is moderate—perfect for quilts that need visual interest without overwhelming the piecing beneath. Whether you’re finishing a traditional appliqué quilt, a modern scrappy top, or a simple solid, Dippin’ Daisy adds movement and dimension with minimal fuss. It’s a go-to choice for quilters who want their longarm work to feel organic and hand-crafted, not mechanical.
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About This Design
Dippin’ Daisy is a paper pantograph design offered at 15 inches wide and available in custom sizing to fit your specific needs. The pattern repeats at 8.5 inches in height, creating a rhythmic row of stylized daisy flowers that flow continuously across the quilt without requiring you to lift the needle or backtrack. Each bloom is rendered in a simple, elegant line-work style that reads clearly from both front and back, making it ideal for showcasing quality thread. The design’s moderate density—roughly 8 to 10 stitches per inch depending on your stitch length—means faster completion times on the Bernina Q24 while still delivering substantial texture. The continuous-line construction makes it forgiving to follow, especially helpful when working with paper pantographs on a hoop frame where perfect alignment can be tricky.
Best For
- Traditional appliqué quilts with solid or tone-on-tone backgrounds
- Spring and summer-themed quilt projects
- Modern scrappy quilts needing a unifying design element
- Baby and children’s quilts with floral themes
- Charity quilts and donation projects where speed matters
- Quilts with large open spaces or borders
- Beginner-friendly longarm projects for first-time pantograph users
- Bed quilts and lap quilts where edge-to-edge coverage is desired
Thread Pairing
Dippin’ Daisy pairs beautifully with variegated or tonal threads that echo the colors in your quilt top—soft greens and creams for a spring feel, or warm golds and rusts for autumn quilts. If your quilt features a solid background, consider a thread one shade darker or lighter than the fabric to make the daisy motifs pop without overwhelming the design. Neutral threads like warm grays, soft taupes, or natural cottons work wonderfully on scrappy or multi-colored tops, letting the pantograph add texture without competing for attention. For a more subtle, blended look, match your thread to the dominant fabric color; for bold impact, choose a contrasting tone that complements your color story.
Density & Time on Frame
Dippin’ Daisy quilts at a moderate density of approximately 8 to 10 stitches per inch, depending on your chosen stitch length and machine tension. On a Bernina Q24, expect to complete a queen-size quilt (90 by 108 inches) in roughly 4 to 6 hours of frame time, making it one of the faster edge-to-edge options for larger projects. The continuous-line construction and straightforward motifs mean fewer starts and stops, which translates to smoother stitching and less thread breakage. Smaller quilts—throws and lap sizes—typically finish in 2 to 3 hours, making Dippin’ Daisy ideal when you’re working on a deadline or want to see results quickly.
Customer Quilts Quilted in Dippin’ Daisy
Karen’s “Flower Girl Baby”
Gloria’s “Flower Panel”
Gaylen’s “Cabin Nights, by Prairie”
Kate’s “Poppy”
Brenda’s “Large Floral”How to Request Dippin’ Daisy
When you submit your quilt for a quote through our online form, simply select Dippin’ Daisy from the pantograph design menu or mention it by name in the special requests field. Let us know your quilt dimensions and any thread-color preferences, and Carol & Leo will confirm sizing and availability before your quilt arrives. If you’d like a custom size variation—larger or smaller than the standard 8.5-inch repeat—just note that in your request and we’ll adjust the design to fit your vision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Dippin’ Daisy be used on quilts smaller than a throw?
Absolutely. The 8.5-inch design height scales beautifully to smaller projects like wall hangings, baby quilts, and table runners. For very small quilts, we can customize the design to a smaller repeat so the motifs stay proportional to your quilt size. Just mention your quilt dimensions when you request a quote and we’ll make sure the design works perfectly for your project.
Does Dippin’ Daisy work well with pieced blocks, or is it better for solid backgrounds?
Dippin’ Daisy works beautifully with both. On solid or tone-on-tone backgrounds, the daisy motifs really shine and become a focal point. On pieced quilts, the continuous-line design adds cohesion without fighting the piecing for attention. The key is choosing a thread color that complements your overall color story—darker thread on light backgrounds, lighter thread on dark fabrics, or a neutral that blends across the whole quilt.
How does the pantograph paper align on a hoop frame like the Bernina Q24?
Paper pantographs on a hoop frame require careful centering within your quilting space. Carol & Leo use the laser light on the machine to position the design, then tapes the paper down so it doesn’t shift during stitching. The key is hooping your quilt as straight as possible and centering the pantograph within the rectangular space you’re quilting—it won’t be pixel-perfect, but the continuous-line design is forgiving enough that slight variations look intentional and organic.
What thread weight works best with Dippin’ Daisy?
Standard 40-weight cotton thread is our go-to for Dippin’ Daisy and shows the design beautifully without adding bulk. 50-weight thread creates a more delicate, refined look if you prefer subtlety. We don’t recommend heavier threads like 28-weight for this design, as the fine line-work can get lost. Variegated threads add extra visual interest and are especially pretty on solid-background quilts.
How long does Dippin’ Daisy take compared to other edge-to-edge designs?
Dippin’ Daisy is on the faster end of the spectrum for edge-to-edge pantographs because of its moderate density and continuous-line construction. A queen-size quilt typically takes 4 to 6 hours, while denser designs might take 8 to 10 hours. If you’re working on a tight timeline, Dippin’ Daisy is an excellent choice—you’ll get beautiful results without waiting weeks for your quilt to come back from the frame.
Want this design on your next quilt?
Mention “Dippin’ Daisy” when you fill out the quote form, or attach a reference photo.