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BERNINA Q16 Sit Down Long Arm Quilting Machine

Long-Arm

The new BERNINA Q 16 has more throat space than your domestic, a spacious 16 inches. Pair it with a foldable, height-adjustable table and the Q 16 meets and exceeds all your small space, big quilting needs.

  • 16ā€œ throat space for big quilt projects
  • Unique digital thread tension adjustment
  • Easy threading, independent bobbin winder
  • Quilting without foot control
  • Stitch Regulation for perfect stitches
  • Table and cabinetĀ options available (See Features tab below for option details.)

BERNINA Q16 Sit Down Long Arm Quilting Machine

Beautiful Stitches Every Time

With high-speed precision stitching, you will complete more quilts quicker than ever. Achieve precise stitching results, stitches are always consistent, perfection is the new standard.

Unique Thread Tension Control

The exclusive tension system features numeric tension settings making it very easy to use a wide range of thread types with success, no external tension assembly required. Adjust thread tension digitally, tension release for threading ease, no external tension assembly required.

Fast Threading and Winding

The well-positioned spool holders and forward threading path are easy to reach and simple to follow. The on-board bobbin winder makes it convenient to wind your own bobbins. Threading becomes a child's play, enjoy comfort all the way, wind your own bobbin in no time.

Unique User Interface

Totally customizable, the user interface includes useful functions, such as five user profiles, a stitch counter, and built-in tutorials regarding maintenance. Simple-to-navigate touch screen, individual settings for full comfort, built-in tutorials offer full assistance.

Quilt Without Foot Control

The KickStart function allows you to quilt continuously without having to hold down the foot control. The KickStart function can be easily activated or deactivated via touch screen. Fatigue-free quilting whenever you like, enjoy full comfort and relax your foot, perfect for creating large projects.

Easy Hand-Guided Quilting

Thanks to the integrated BERNINA Longarm Stitch Regulator you achieve perfect stitches at equal-length no matter which speed you move the fabric. A manual mode with no stitch regulation is also available. Precise regulated stitches (in BSR mode), four different modes for full flexibility, simple customization via touch screen.

Ergonomics Matter

The machine can be fully operated from the front. The handwheel in the front allows for easy manual needle positioning. Choose between different table options to best suit your preferences. Full operation from the front, different table options available, easy manual needle positioning.

Bright LED Lights

50 bright LED lights along the throat space of the machine and above the needle illuminate the quilt for enhanced visibility. Naturally illuminated working area, sufficient lighting even in darker rooms, perfect illumination of the quilting area.

Revolutionary Design

Precision Meets Comfort

With large throat spaces, ergonomic and comfortable handling, and your choice of on frame or on table, The Bernina Q Series is a quilter's dream.

Table and Frame Options

Adjustable Foldable Table

Measures 47" x 35". Manually adjustable height to 28", 30" and 32".

Standard Horn Table

Measures 46.5" x 35.75". Expandable to 72" x 35.75". Locked at 29" height.

Horn Lift Table

Measures 46.5" x 35.75". Electronically Adjustable height to customized positions from 29" to 42".

Bernina Lift Table

Measures 47.25ā€ x 39.375". Adjustable height to customized positions from 28.375ā€ to 47.25". Expandable to 78.75" x 39.375".

5' Studio Frame

Frame length: 5'10". Frame width: 3'3". Adjustable working height 35" to 44".Wide range of optional accessories

10' Studio Frame

Frame length: 10'11". Frame width: 3'3". Adjustable working height 35" to 44".Wide range of optional accessories

See it in Action

Take a look at some of the great features of the Bernina Q16.

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Nothing else matters more.

Unique User InterfaceSimple-to-navigate touch screenIndividual settings for full comfortBuilt-in tutorials offer full assistanceTotally customizable, the user interface includes useful functions, such as five user profiles, a stitch counter, and built-in tutorials regarding maintenance.

Hand-guided Quilting Made EasyPrecise regulated stitches (in BSR mode)Four different modes for full flexibilitySimple customization via touch screenThanks to the integrated BERNINA Longarm Stitch Regulator you achieve perfect stitches at equal-length no matter which speed you move the fabric. A manual mode with no stitch regulation is also available.

Quilting without the Foot ControlFatigue-free quilting whenever you likeEnjoy full comfort and relax your footPerfect for creating large projectsThe KickStart function allows you to quilt continuously without having to hold down the foot control. The KickStart function can be easily activated or deactivated via touch screen.

Big Spaces. Small Ideas.The BERNINA Q 16 longarm quilting machine has a throat space of 16 inches and can be paired with a standard or height-adjustable cabinet or with a foldable, height-adjustable table.

Fast Threading & WindingThreading becomes a child's playEnjoy comfort all the wayWind your own bobbin in no timeThe well-positioned spool holders and forward threading path are easy to reach and simple to follow. The on-board bobbin winder makes it convenient to wind your own bobbins.

Unique Thread Tension ControlAdjust thread tension digitallyTension release for threading easeNo external tension assembly requiredThe exclusive tension system features numeric tension settings making it very easy to use a wide range of thread types with success, no external tension assembly required.

Beautiful Stitches Every TimeAchieve precise stitching resultsStitches are always consistentPerfection is the new standardWith high-speed precision stitching, you will complete more quilts quicker than ever.

Ergonomics MatterFull operation from the frontDifferent table options availableEasy manual needle positioningThe machine can be fully operated from the front. The handwheel in the front allows for easy manual needle positioning. Choose between different table options to best suit your preferences.

Working with Bright LightsNaturally illuminated working areaSufficient lighting even in darker roomsPerfect illumination of the quilting area50 bright LED lights along the throat space of the machine and above the needle illuminate the quilt for enhanced visibility.

BERNINA Q16 Sit Down Long Arm Quilting Machine

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At a Glance

16" from right of the needle

50 leds

Bernina stitch regulation

Electronically/digitally adjustable thread tension

On board bobbin winder

Max stitch length 25.4mm, min stitch length 1.05mm

BERNINA Q16 Sit Down Long Arm Quilting Machine

Beautiful Stitches Every Time

With high-speed precision stitching, you will complete more quilts quicker than ever. Achieve precise stitching results, stitches are always consistent, perfection is the new standard.

Unique Thread Tension Control

The exclusive tension system features numeric tension settings making it very easy to use a wide range of thread types with success, no external tension assembly required. Adjust thread tension digitally, tension release for threading ease, no external tension assembly required.

Fast Threading and Winding

The well-positioned spool holders and forward threading path are easy to reach and simple to follow. The on-board bobbin winder makes it convenient to wind your own bobbins. Threading becomes a child's play, enjoy comfort all the way, wind your own bobbin in no time.

Unique User Interface

Totally customizable, the user interface includes useful functions, such as five user profiles, a stitch counter, and built-in tutorials regarding maintenance. Simple-to-navigate touch screen, individual settings for full comfort, built-in tutorials offer full assistance.

Quilt Without Foot Control

The KickStart function allows you to quilt continuously without having to hold down the foot control. The KickStart function can be easily activated or deactivated via touch screen. Fatigue-free quilting whenever you like, enjoy full comfort and relax your foot, perfect for creating large projects.

Easy Hand-Guided Quilting

Thanks to the integrated BERNINA Longarm Stitch Regulator you achieve perfect stitches at equal-length no matter which speed you move the fabric. A manual mode with no stitch regulation is also available. Precise regulated stitches (in BSR mode), four different modes for full flexibility, simple customization via touch screen.

Ergonomics Matter

The machine can be fully operated from the front. The handwheel in the front allows for easy manual needle positioning. Choose between different table options to best suit your preferences. Full operation from the front, different table options available, easy manual needle positioning.

Bright LED Lights

50 bright LED lights along the throat space of the machine and above the needle illuminate the quilt for enhanced visibility. Naturally illuminated working area, sufficient lighting even in darker rooms, perfect illumination of the quilting area.

Revolutionary Design

Precision Meets Comfort

With large throat spaces, ergonomic and comfortable handling, and your choice of on frame or on table, The Bernina Q Series is a quilter's dream.

Table and Frame Options

Adjustable Foldable Table

Measures 47" x 35". Manually adjustable height to 28", 30" and 32".

Standard Horn Table

Measures 46.5" x 35.75". Expandable to 72" x 35.75". Locked at 29" height.

Horn Lift Table

Measures 46.5" x 35.75". Electronically Adjustable height to customized positions from 29" to 42".

Bernina Lift Table

Measures 47.25ā€ x 39.375". Adjustable height to customized positions from 28.375ā€ to 47.25". Expandable to 78.75" x 39.375".

5' Studio Frame

Frame length: 5'10". Frame width: 3'3". Adjustable working height 35" to 44".Wide range of optional accessories

10' Studio Frame

Frame length: 10'11". Frame width: 3'3". Adjustable working height 35" to 44".Wide range of optional accessories

See it in Action

Take a look at some of the great features of the Bernina Q16.

Ā 

Nothing else matters more.

Unique User InterfaceSimple-to-navigate touch screenIndividual settings for full comfortBuilt-in tutorials offer full assistanceTotally customizable, the user interface includes useful functions, such as five user profiles, a stitch counter, and built-in tutorials regarding maintenance.

Hand-guided Quilting Made EasyPrecise regulated stitches (in BSR mode)Four different modes for full flexibilitySimple customization via touch screenThanks to the integrated BERNINA Longarm Stitch Regulator you achieve perfect stitches at equal-length no matter which speed you move the fabric. A manual mode with no stitch regulation is also available.

Quilting without the Foot ControlFatigue-free quilting whenever you likeEnjoy full comfort and relax your footPerfect for creating large projectsThe KickStart function allows you to quilt continuously without having to hold down the foot control. The KickStart function can be easily activated or deactivated via touch screen.

Big Spaces. Small Ideas.The BERNINA Q 16 longarm quilting machine has a throat space of 16 inches and can be paired with a standard or height-adjustable cabinet or with a foldable, height-adjustable table.

Fast Threading & WindingThreading becomes a child's playEnjoy comfort all the wayWind your own bobbin in no timeThe well-positioned spool holders and forward threading path are easy to reach and simple to follow. The on-board bobbin winder makes it convenient to wind your own bobbins.

Unique Thread Tension ControlAdjust thread tension digitallyTension release for threading easeNo external tension assembly requiredThe exclusive tension system features numeric tension settings making it very easy to use a wide range of thread types with success, no external tension assembly required.

Beautiful Stitches Every TimeAchieve precise stitching resultsStitches are always consistentPerfection is the new standardWith high-speed precision stitching, you will complete more quilts quicker than ever.

Ergonomics MatterFull operation from the frontDifferent table options availableEasy manual needle positioningThe machine can be fully operated from the front. The handwheel in the front allows for easy manual needle positioning. Choose between different table options to best suit your preferences.

Working with Bright LightsNaturally illuminated working areaSufficient lighting even in darker roomsPerfect illumination of the quilting area50 bright LED lights along the throat space of the machine and above the needle illuminate the quilt for enhanced visibility.

BERNINA Q16 Sit Down Long Arm Quilting Machine

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Standard Cabinet
Fits Q16 or Q20
Measures: 36" x 45"
Working Height: 30"
Key Feature: Expandable to 77"

Elevated Cabinet
Fits Q16 or Q20
Measures: 36" x 45"
Working Height: Customized positions from 29" to 42"
Key Feature: Electronically height adjustable

Lift Table
Fits Q16 or Q20
Measures: 46.5" x 35.75"
Working Height: Customized positions from 29" to 42"
Key Feature: Electronically height adjustable

Foldable Table
Fits Q16 or Q20
Measures: 47" x 35"
Working Height:28", 30", and 32"
Key Feature: Height adjustable

  • Free-motion foot #9
  • Dual spool holder
  • Bobbin tension gauge
  • Quilting thread set
  • Metal accessory box
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