BERNINA Q Series Longarm Test Drive | Rapid City
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
1:00 p.m. Mountain Time
Fabric Bash Rapid City
Thinking about a longarm but not sure which setup is right for you?
Join us at Fabric Bash Rapid City for a hands-on BERNINA Q Series Longarm Test Drive. This event gives you the opportunity to quilt on BERNINA longarms, compare features and ask questions before deciding which machine may fit your space, projects and quilting style.
BERNINA Q Series longarms are known for precise stitch quality, responsive control and flexible setup options. Depending on the model, you can explore sit-down quilting, frame quilting, generous throat space and BERNINA Stitch Regulation.
What You Will Explore
During the event, you will have the opportunity to:
- Test drive BERNINA Q Series longarms
- Compare available machine and setup options
- Experience BERNINA Stitch Regulation
- Explore sit-down and frame quilting
- Learn how throat space helps with larger quilts
- Ask questions about tables, frames and room requirements
- Get help finding the right setup for the way you quilt
Why Try a BERNINA Longarm in Person?
Machine specifications can tell you about throat space, tables and features, but they cannot tell you how a longarm will feel when you quilt on it.
A test drive lets you experience the machine’s response, see how much room you have for larger projects and compare the setups that may work best in your sewing space.
For quilters who prefer moving the quilt beneath the needle, a sit-down longarm provides more workspace without requiring a full frame. Quilters interested in a frame system can also explore options for quilting larger projects with the machine moving across the quilt.
Who Should Attend?
This event is a good fit for:
- Quilters who want more room than a domestic machine provides
- Free-motion quilters ready for a larger workspace
- Quilters comparing sit-down and frame longarms
- Current longarm owners considering an upgrade
- BERNINA owners curious about the Q Series
- Anyone who wants to finish more of their own quilts
No previous longarm experience is required. Come quilt on the machines, ask questions and discover which BERNINA Q Series setup feels right for you.
