BERNINA Q16 - machine head only

WHY BERNINA?
Simple. We offer over 125 years of renowned quality, innovative technology that produces perfect
stitches every time, a company that treats you like family and exclusive features engineered to make
quilting easier, faster, more convenient and more creative. If you want the best of the best from the
longarm people who aren’t going anywhere and who support their quilters at every turn, then you
want a BERNINA.
We know quilters. That’s why we’ve developed all the features you expect and nine more that exceed
your wildest dreams. Pay special attention to the exclusive innovations unique to BERNINA, created to
make your quilting life markedly better.

OVERVIEW

Throat space	Q 24: 24" Q 20: 20" Q 16 (PLUS): 16"
Hook system	M Class Rotary Hook
Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute)	2200
Illumination of the full length of the free arm	50 LEDs
Presser foot lift	Electronic
BERNINA Stitch Regulator functionality	Dual Stitch Regulator

BERNINA EXCLUSIVES

>BERNINA STITCH REGULATOR
Master hand-guided quilting quickly with the assistance of the integrated BERNINA Stitch Regulator, available on sit-down
and frame models. Keep your stitches even and consistent regardless of how simple or complex your quilt motif may be.
Both Q Series Longarm Machines are equipped with two internal, integrated BERNINA Stitch Regulators, one on each
side of the stitch hole in the needle plate, to allow for very precise sensing of the machine/fabric movement. This is the
first system with no mechanical encoders. The BERNINA Stitch Regulator is simple to activate and customizable using the
machine’s touch screen. A manual mode with no stitch regulation is also available.

>DIGITAL THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Electronically adjustable and numeric. Easily adjust thread tension and track settings for your favorite thread types and
combinations, no external tension assembly required.

>NO TOOLS REQUIRED FOR FOOT INSTALLATION/REMOVAL
It’s never been easier to be as creative as you want to be with BERNINA feet that utilize tool-less installation and removal.
It’s easy and convenient to swap out feet to achieve the exact stitch you need to complete your design.

>NEEDLE THREADER
No more struggles threading the needle. Let your BERNINA Q Series Longarm take care of that for you. Simple, easy, done!

>TWIN AND DOMESTIC MACHINE NEEDLE COMPATIBLE
No need for special needles that only work on one machine. Add convenience to the list of benefits as you utilize needles
you already use on your other sewing machines. Also, you can use a twin needle and the twin needle stitch plate to
achieve interesting ribbonlike effects. Or experiment with two colors or shades of thread to produce 3D effects.

>KICKSTART FUNCTION FOR QUILTING WITHOUT FOOT CONTROL
Available only on Q 20 Sit-down model
The KickStart function allows quilting in a continuous sewing mode without having to keep the foot control constantly
pressed.

>USER INTERFACE
BERNINA brings the best of the domestic machine world to longarm machines with a simple-to-navigate color touch screen.
Totally customizable, it includes useful functions, such as five user profiles, a stitch counter and built-in tutorials that assist
with threading the machine, oiling, winding the bobbin and other processes.

>INTEGRATED BOBBIN WINDER
The on-board bobbin winder (M Class bobbin) conveniently winds coordinating bobbin threads for projects, independent
of machine operation. The integrated, separately-running bobbin winder is just one of the many details that make this
machine unique.

>THREADING PATH
The well-positioned spool holders and forward threading path are easy to reach and simple to follow.

Optional machine accessories

Twin Needle Stitch Plate
Use a twin needle and the twin needle stitch
plate to achieve interesting ribbonlike effects.
Experiment with two colors or shades of thread
to produce 3D effects.

Compatible with BERNINA Free-motion Feet
• Embroidery foot #15
• Free-motion embroidery foot #24
• Drop-shaped embroidery foot #26
• Quilting foot #29
• Free-motion couching foot #43
• Echo-quilting and CutWork foot #44C
• Ruler foot #96
• Adjustable ruler foot #72
• Adjustable stippling foot #73








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BERNINA Q16 Longarm  Quilting Machine

for Longarm lovers
like me" Amanda Murphy, Quilt and pattern designer

Hand-guided quilting made easy

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.

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.

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.
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Beautiful stitches every time

With high-speed precision stitching up to 2.200 stitches per minute, you will complete more quilts quicker than ever.

Working with bright lights

50 bright LED lights along the throat space of the machine and above the needle illuminate the quilt for enhanced visibility.

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.