BERNINA Q 16 PLUS Longarm Quilting Machine

BerninaSKU: Q16PlusFoldable

Quilting Style: Sit Down
Choose your Table or Frame: Adjustable Foldable Table
MSRP:
Sale price$10,499.00
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In-Store Only Item

***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.

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Machine specifications

At a glance

Model
Q 16 PLUS
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 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
Machine weight (lb)
49.6
Best for
Free-motion quilting with built-in stitch regulation and a choice of table or frame packages.
Machine controls
Computerized
Key features
  • 16.5-inch throat length with 11-inch height
  • Maximum quilting speed of 2,200 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
  • Optional Q-matic automation with compatible Studio Frame setup; not included
Longarm quilting
Maximum quilting speed (stitches/minute)
2,200
Quilting modes
BSR1; BSR2; BSR3 (basting); Manual
Computerized quilting options
Optional Q-matic automation with compatible Studio Frame setup; not included. Not available for Hoop Frame or table packages.
Available frame options
BERNINA Hoop Frame
BERNINA Studio Frame 10 ft
Frame packages are separate configurations. A frame is not included with a table package.
Rear handlebars
Optional Pantograph Kit (035886.71.00) includes pantograph handles and touchscreen for rear-of-frame quilting with a compatible Studio Frame or Q Series Hoop Frame setup. Sold separately; not included with machine packages. For frame configurations only.
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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