BERNINA Q 16 Longarm Quilting Machine - Fabric Bash

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BERNINA Q 16 Longarm Quilting Machine

Name: BERNINA Q 16 Longarm Quilting Machine
Brand: Bernina
Price: 9499.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

BerninaSKU: Q16Foldable

Choose your Quilting style: Sit Down

Choose your Table or Frame: Adjustable Foldable Table

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MSRP:

$9,499.00

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***This item can only be purchased locally at our retail location.***

For our Nebraska location: Please call 402-884-2096 for details or visit our store at 10351 Portal Rd #111, La Vista, NE 68128.

For our South Dakota location: Please call (605)-791-0452 for details or visit our store at 413 N Cambell St #200, Rapid City, SD 57701.

More room for free-motion quilting

Give your quilts room to move with the BERNINA Q 16 longarm quilting machine. Its 16.5-inch throat length and 11-inch throat height provide space for working on your quilt, while built-in BERNINA Stitch Regulator technology helps maintain consistent stitch lengths as you guide the fabric or machine.

Settle into a detailed quilting session with a bright work area, digital upper-thread tension adjustment, and a touchscreen that keeps your preferred settings close at hand.

Q 16 highlights

Maximum quilting speed of 2,000 stitches per minute.
Built-in BERNINA Stitch Regulator with two optical sensors.
BSR1, BSR2, BSR3 basting, and Manual quilting modes.
4.3-inch color touchscreen with built-in help and tutorials.
Five user profiles for saving preferred settings.
50 LED lights illuminate the work area.
Integrated needle threader and independent built-in bobbin winder.
M Class bobbins and digitally adjustable upper-thread tension.

Choose your configuration

Table configurations support sitdown quilting, where you guide the fabric. Choose from the Adjustable Foldable Table, Standard Table by Horn, or Lift Table by Horn.

For frame quilting, choose the BERNINA Hoop Frame or BERNINA Studio Frame 10 ft, where you guide the machine over the quilt.

Equipment and accessories depend on the selected package; table and frame options are not all included together. Sitdown configurations offer a programmable foot control and KickStart for quilting without continuously holding the foot control down.

Q-matic automation is not supported on the Q 16.

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Machine specifications

At a glance

Model: Q 16
Screen and display: 4.3-inch color touchscreen with built-in help and tutorials
Workspace: 16.5 in needle-to-back × 11 in high
Needle threading: Integrated needle threader
Bobbin type: M Class bobbins; BERNINA rotary hook system
Work-area lighting: 50 LED lights
Speed control: Sitdown: programmable foot control with KickStart. Frame: programmable front-handle buttons. BSR modes regulate needle speed; Manual mode uses a selected speed setting.
Stitch regulation: Built-in BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) with two optical sensors
Manual: View manual (opens in a new tab)
Spec sheet: View or print spec sheet (opens in a new tab)
Machine weight (lb): 49.6
Best for: Free-motion quilting with built-in stitch regulation and a choice of table or frame configurations.
Machine controls: Computerized

Key features

16.5-inch throat length with 11-inch height
Maximum quilting speed of 2,000 stitches per minute
Built-in BERNINA Stitch Regulator with two optical sensors
BSR1, BSR2, BSR3 basting, and Manual quilting modes
Digitally adjustable upper-thread tension
4.3-inch color touchscreen with built-in help and tutorials
Five user profiles for saving preferred settings
50 LED lights
Integrated needle threader
Independent built-in bobbin winder
M Class bobbins
Calculated low-bobbin indicator flashes below 25% remaining; requires user-entered thread quantity
Upper-thread break monitoring
Needle up/down control with selectable needle stopping position
Automatic presser-foot lift
Twin-needle compatible with optional twin-needle stitch plate; accessory not included
Choice of sitdown table or compatible frame configurations
Q-matic automation is not supported on Q 16

Longarm quilting

Maximum quilting speed (stitches/minute): 2,000
Quilting modes: BSR1; BSR2; BSR3 (basting); Manual
Computerized quilting options: Q-matic automation is not supported on Q 16
Available frame options: BERNINA Hoop Frame
BERNINA Studio Frame 10 ft
Compatible frame packages are separate configurations. A frame is not included with a table package.
Bobbin winder: Built-in independent bobbin winder with on-screen winding-speed adjustment
Needle up/down: Yes
Low-bobbin indicator: Calculated alert below 25%; requires user-entered thread quantity

Included accessories

Darning Foot #9
Tin accessory storage box
Thread lubricating unit
2 thread discs
6 accessory bobbins plus 1 bobbin in the machine
2 spool stabilizers
Seam ripper
White spool net
5 needles: 130/705 H PRO 100
Red screwdriver for bobbin-thread tension adjustment
Hexagon screwdriver for changing the needle
T25 screwdriver
Screwdriver set for fitting the machine to the quilt frame — frame configurations only
Cleaning brush
Microfiber display-cleaning cloth
Bobbin-thread tension gauge
Power cord
Replacement needle-securing grub screw
3 cones of Mettler quilting thread
Foot control — sitdown configurations only; not included with frame configurations
Accessory list is based on BERNINA’s US standard-accessory pages and Q Series brochure. Supplied contents may change; contact Fabric Bash to confirm the current contents of your selected package.

Warranty

BERNINA Q Series machine-head limited warranty:
Mechanical parts: 5 years or 200 million stitches, whichever comes first.
Electrical parts and printed circuit boards: 2 years or 200 million stitches, whichever comes first.

This summary covers the machine head only. Full manufacturer terms, conditions, and exclusions apply.

Find your quilting fit

Compare the space-planning dimensions for your selected package.

Adjustable Foldable Table

Illustration only — not to scale

Dimensions describe the tabletop or frame, not the total room required. Allow additional space for seating, movement, quilt handling, and access. Optional accessories may increase the space needed.

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BERNINA Q Series Limited Warranty

Explore warranty coverage for your BERNINA Q Series machine and quilting setup. Full manufacturer terms, conditions, and exclusions apply.

Machine head

Mechanical parts: 5 years or 200 million stitches.

Electrical parts and printed circuit boards: 2 years or 200 million stitches.

Whichever comes first.

Quilt frame

Mechanical parts: 5 years, excluding regular wear and tear.

Sit-down table

Mechanical parts: 5 years, excluding regular wear and tear.

For the original purchaser and private/cottage business use. Coverage is limited to qualifying defective parts. Labor, shipping, and regular wear and tear are not covered under this manufacturer warranty.

Warranty requirements & service

Warranty conditions include registration, acceptable proof of purchase, dealer-provided instruction, and regular maintenance by an authorized BERNINA Dealer technician at the purchaser's expense.

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