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BERNINA Q16 & Q16 PLUS Sit-Down

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Charlotte: (704) 542-8760

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Shelby: (704) 487-5224

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.

Q Series Sit-Down Models

With different table options

16" & 20" 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

Small Spaces. Big Ideas.

The BERNINA Q 16 (PLUS) 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.

Throat space Q 20: 20"
Q 16(PLUS): 16"
Hook system M Class Rotary Hook
Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute) Q16: 2,000
Q20/Q16 PLUS: 2,200
Color touch screen 4.3" / 109 mm
Presser foot lift Electronic
Thread tension Electronically/digitally adjustable
Lower thread indicator
Stitch length maximum in mm 25.4 mm (1 stitch per inch)

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Charlotte

Stonecrest Shopping Center 7868-D Rea Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 542-8760
Hours:    M-F 10-5:30
             Sat. 10-4
             Sunday Closed

Hickory

Gateway Plaza
Beside Barnes & Noble
2361 Hwy. 70SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-6888
Hours: M-F 10-4
Sat. 10-2
Sunday Closed

Shelby

Uptown Shelby
114 West Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-5224
Hours: M-F 10-4
Sat. Closed
Sunday Closed