Bernina Q16 PLUS Long Arm Quilting Machine

Small Spaces. Big Ideas.



The BERNINA Q 16 and Q 20 are longarm quilting machines and only differ in the length of the throat space and the maximum sewing space.

• Q 20 has a throat space of 20 inches



• Q 16 & Q 16 PLUS have a throat space of 16 inches

Both machines can be paired with a standard or height-adjustable cabinet or with a foldable, height-adjustable table. The BERNINA Q 16 PLUS and Q 20 are compatible with the BERNINA Studio Frame if an upgrade to a Quilt Frame is desired.







Hand-guided quilting made easy

• Precise regulated stitches (in BSR mode)



• Four different modes for full flexibility



• Simple customization via touch screen

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.







Unique user interface

• Simple-to-navigate touch screen



• Individual settings for full comfort



• Built-in tutorials offer full assistance

Totally customizable, the user interface includes useful functions, such as five user profiles, a stitch counter, and built-in tutorials regarding maintenance.







Q 16 & Q 16 PLUS

• Spacious 16" workspace



• Cabinet and table options



• Built-in BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)

The BERNINA Q 16 and Q 16 PLUS have more throat space than your domestic machine, a spacious 16 inches. Pair them with a foldable, height-adjustable table and the machines meet and exceed all your small space, big quilting needs. Furthermore, the BERNINA Q 16 PLUS, as well as the Q 20, can be used as a frame model together with the BERNINA Studio Frame.







Quilting without the foot control

• Fatigue-free quilting whenever you like



• Enjoy full comfort and relax your foot



• Perfect for creating large projects

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.







Fast threading and winding

• Threading becomes a child's play



• Enjoy comfort all the way



• Wind your own bobbin in no time

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.







Unique thread tension control

• Adjust thread tension digitally



• Tension release for threading ease



• No external tension assembly required

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.







Beautiful stitches every time

• Achieve precise stitching results



• Stitches are always consistent



• Perfection is the new standard

With high-speed precision stitching, you will complete more quilts quicker than ever.











Overview:

• Throat space Q 16(PLUS): 16"



• Q 20: 20"



• Hook system M Class Rotary Hook



• Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute) Q16: 2,000



• Q20/Q16 PLUS: 2,200



• Colour touch screen 4.3" / 109 mm



• Minimum stitch length 24 stitches per inch / 1.05 mm



• Maximum stitch length 1 stitch per inch / 25.4 mm



• Thread tension Electronically/digitally adjustable



• Presser foot lift Electronic



• Lower thread indicator

Features:

• Throat space Q 16(PLUS): 16"



• Q 20: 20"



• Hook system M Class Rotary Hook



• Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute) Q16: 2,000



• Q20/Q16 PLUS: 2,200



• Colour touch screen 4.3" / 109 mm



• Minimum stitch length 24 stitches per inch / 1.05 mm



• Maximum stitch length 1 stitch per inch / 25.4 mm



• Colour touchscreen 4.3” (109 mm)



• Illumination of the full length of the free arm 50 LEDs



• Needle Threader



• Thread tension Electronically/digitally adjustable



• Presser foot lift Electronic



• Upper thread break sensor



• Bobbin low indicator



• BERNINA Stitch Regulator functionality Dual Stitch Regulator



• Connection (basic) USB



• Connection (additional purpose) HDMI



• Update-able



• Lower thread indicator



• On-board bobbin winder



• Compatible with domestic machine needles



• Compatible with BERNINA free-motion presser feet

Sewing and quilting:

• Stitch length minimum 1.05 mm (24 Stitches per inch)



• Stitch length maximum 25.4 mm (1 Stitch per inch)



• User profiles 5



• Bobbin Thread Indicator



• On-board bobbin winder



• Compatible with domestic machine needles



• Compatible with BERNINA free-motion feet