8 Things You’ll Love
One-touch quick belt release system
Simple switch between automated and freehand quilting
Compact belt drive system (stepper motor with planetary gear)
21.5” all-in-one touch PC with Windows 10 Pro & WiFi connectivity
Sewhead interaction functions
More than 600 designs included
Import any non-proprietary design formats through Art & Stitch, .dxf and/or .bqm directly to Q-matic
Art & Stitch quilt design & digitising software included

Design customisation and placement
Adjust designs directly on screen with a touch of a finger using either Art & Stitch or Q-matic software
For perfect design placement on your quilt or fabric, many useful features are readily available
Align designs on your quilt or fabric horizontally or vertically on the top, bottom or centered
Use the Boundary function to place a design into a block with a given margin
Mask is the perfect tool to stitch out background fillers around an appliqué shape
Clearly arranged user interface with task bar, tool bar, Q-matic secondary screens, quilt design area, design centre and many additional commands.

Easy Quilting
Automated quilting in just a few simple steps
Easy quilting, whether stitching out simple edge-to-edge designs or intricate custom patterns
Includes over 250 designs from several renowned European and US Designers, including: Lisa H. Calle, Keryn Emmerson, Amanda Murphy, Tula Pink, Patricia Ritter, Linzi Upton and Sarah Vedeler
More than 350 additional designs included with Art & Stitch
Multiple on-demand help functions for assistance in every step of creating and placing your quilting designs

Easy Access & Control
21.5” all-in-one touch PC mounted to the side of the frame guarantees comfortable access to all designing and placement features
For ease-of-use, additional sew head interaction screens allow control of design stitch-out and placement directly with the sew head
Returning to the main screen is not necessary making your quilting highly efficient.

Free Hand Quilting Any Time
With one-touch quick belt release system
Easy switch from automated to freehand quilting
Due to the side mounted PC and the one-touch quick belt release system, the Q Series machine remains lightweight and manoeuvrable.

Easy Glide
The power steering of Q-matic
When activated, the belted machine head moves in all directions with ease and without additional force.

Perfect Design
The Q-matic system is flawlessly designed
Meets the highest safety standards as it is UL(r) listed and approved
Can be easily added to a Q Series on frame
Enters world of automated quilting

• Commands at your fingertips
  Plan your quilt in every detail with ease
• Basic features like save, copy, delete or import of designs and/or projects can be accessed in one or two clicks
• Precise Design Placement: Positioning has never been easier with the Grab & Drop function. Virtually attach a design to the sewhead needle and precisely drop it in your quilt blocks or set virtual markers for easy border placement
• Changing parameters like speed, upper thread tension or stitches per inch (SPI) during quilt-out are right at your fingertips
• Running out of bobbin thread or thread breakage can be easily solved with the guided recovery feature
• Use different view options to have the best overview of your quilting ideas.
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    Art & Stitch and WiFi Included
    Design customisation and/or digitising with Art & Stitch, a powerful designing software for longarm quilters
  • Access Art & Stitch directly on the touch screen to begin designing quilt designs from scratch or customise existing ones
  • Trace and edit an image to your liking
  • Create unique quilt patterns using options such as: creating an appliqué design or adding a creative fill or trapunto effect
  • Upon completion, the design can be saved
  • As a Q-matic owner, you receive dual activations for Art & Stitch allowing you to run it on a second PC or laptop
  • The WiFi capability of Q-matic makes it easy to transfer designs from the PC or laptop to the Q-matic PC if both devices are connected to the home network.

  Delivery and installation costs not included.

Now you can purchase the Bernina Q-Series Suite for the complete automated quilting system.

Bernina Q24  +  Bernina Classic Frame  +  Bernina Q-Matic  =  SAVINGS

See separate product listing for detailed information.

Delivery and installation costs not included.

Bernina is excited to share with you the fulfilment of a vision that was 120 years in the making. A long history of innovation blended with a wealth of quilting expertise is brought together in a machine that will meet the demands of discerning quilters everywhere. From the very first stitch you will appreciate the thought behind every detail.

Confidently finish your large quilt projects, explore art-quilting or enter a quilt competititon. Bernina is the perfect partner for homme or studio.

Bernina Longarm Stitch Regulation

Master hand guided quilting quickly with the assistance of the integrated Bernina Stitch regulator. The Bernina longarm stitch regulator is simple to activate and simple to customize using the machine’s touch screen. Set the stitch length as preferred for a variety of quilting styles. The Bernina longarm stitch regular keeps the stitch length consistent even at variable stitching speeds. Choose between three stitch regulation modes, including a basting mode or a fully manual mode.

Unique user interface

Bernina brings the best of the domestic machine world to the longarm world with a simple to navigate colour touch screen. Totally customizable, it includes useful functionalities like a stitch counter and built-in tutorial.

Unique threading path and integrated bobbin winder

The forward position of the thread stand is easy to reach and the threading path simple to follw. The integrated bobbin winder is just one of the small details that make this machine unique.

Unique ergonomics

The unique and fully articulating handles can be moved to just the right position for all of your quilting needs. Whether stitching edge-to-edge, custom motifs or ruler work the handles can be adjusted for visibilty and comfort. Program each of the buttons on each handle to keep frequently used functions at your fingertips.

Speed

With 2,200 stitches per minute for hand guided quilting you will complete more quilts more quickly than ever.

Bernina Q20 and Q24 Long arm Machine Features

• 24″ throat space
• Bernina longarm stitch regulation
• Fully front operated and unique ergonomics
• Unique tension control
• Up to 2200 stitches per minute
• Bernina Longarm stitch Regulation
• Needle threader
• 3 regulated stitch modes
• Digital thread tension adjustmentDelivery and installation costs not included.

The generous longarm depth and height provide ample space for managing your larger quilts.
Quilt larger quilts than on a domestic machine.
The Q 20 offers less footprint in your sewing room.
Undecided? The Q 20 can be upgraded to a frame model machine at any time.

Perfect free-motion stitches
Achieve perfect stitches with the integrated BERNINA Longarm Stitch Regulation
Keep the stitch length consistent at any speed
Stay flexible with three regulation modes
Simple customizing via the machine’s touch screen
Precise sensing of machine/fabric movement with dual sensors

Unique user interface
Simple navigation via colour touch screen
Totally customisable
With stitch counter, five user profiles, built-in tutorials and help functionalities

Effortless quilting without the foot control
For fatigue-free quilting, even on large projects
The KickStart function allows you to quilt continuously without having to hold down the foot control
The normal sewing menu is replaced by a new KickStart display
The kick-back function of the foot control is temporarily replaced by an alternating start and stop (standby) function
A free update for the Q20 Table machine is available to download

Easy threading and bobbin winding
Thoughtfully positioned spool holders and forward threading path are easy to reach and simple to follow
On-board bobbin winder (M Class bobbin) makes it convenient to wind coordinating bobbin threads for your projects, independent of machine operation

Built-in needle threader
Quick and easy threading of the needle

Unique digital tension control
Exclusive tension system with numeric tension settings making it very easy to use a wide range of thread types with success
No external tension assembly required
Presser foot tension release for threading ease

Fast and precise stitching
High speed precision stitching for hand-guided quilting with up to 2,200 stitches per minute
Complete more quilts more quickly than ever

Enhanced visibility
50 bright LED lights along the length of the machine and above the needle
Illuminate your quilt for enhanced visibility

Ergonomics
Fully operated from the front
Dual handwheels (front and back) for easy manual needle positioning
Front handwheel is disengaged when using the electronic needle positioner

Easy Freemotion-quilting
Love the free-motion movement of a sit-down machine
Discover the stitch Regulation without throat space restrictions

Delivery and installation costs not included.

Choose your desired longarm quilting machine and frame for free-motion quilting purposes.
The BERNINA Q 20 and Q 24 are BERNINA’s high-end longarm quilting machines and differ in the length of the longarm.

Choose the BERNINA Q 20, if you want to realize delicate stitches on your big quilting dreams.

Choose the BERNINA Q 24, if you want to realize the biggest quilting dreams you can imagine. Due to the simplicity of the machine and frame design this quilting system has the largest usable quilting space in the 24-inch category.

Both longarm quilting machines are available on one of BERNINA’s two quilt frames – “Small” or”Classic”.

From the very first stitch, you will appreciate the thought behind every detail.

Perfect free-motion stitches

Unique user interface

Easy threading and bobbin winding

Unique programmable, fully adjustable handles

Unique digital tension control

Fast and precise stitching

Enhanced visibility

Ergonomics

Lisa H. Calle, Longarm Quilt Artist

With a degree in Textile Management and Marketing, Lisa H. Calle soon began to explore the “other” side of textiles . . . the artistic side. She fell in love with quilting in 1997 and discovered longarm quilting in 2004. Her award-winning original designs have opened the door to teaching opportunities so that others can learn from her art and skills.

“Once you drive a BERNINA longarm, you never want to drive anything else.”

BERNINA Longarm Accessories

BERNINA offers a wide range of longarm accessories, which fit your long arm quilting machines and  your frame.

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Frame: Strength and Style in Three Sizes

For excellent quilting results, we have developed an ideal, high-quality frame which is available in two different sizes (Classic/Small). All frames are constructed from anodised aluminium for a light weight yet sturdy frame that can handle the weight, size and speed of the BERNINA Longarm machines with ease.

Choose your desired longarm quilting machine and frame for free-motion quilting purposes.
The BERNINA Q 20 and Q 24 are BERNINA’s high-end longarm quilting machines and differ in the length of the longarm.

Choose the BERNINA Q 20, if you want to realize delicate stitches on your big quilting dreams.

Choose the BERNINA Q 24, if you want to realize the biggest quilting dreams you can imagine. Due to the simplicity of the machine and frame design this quilting system has the largest usable quilting space in the 24-inch category.

Both longarm quilting machines are available on one of BERNINA’s two quilt frames – “Small” or”Classic”.

From the very first stitch, you will appreciate the thought behind every detail.

Perfect free-motion stitches

Unique user interface

Easy threading and bobbin winding

Unique programmable, fully adjustable handles

Unique digital tension control

Fast and precise stitching

Enhanced visibility

Ergonomics

Lisa H. Calle, Longarm Quilt Artist

With a degree in Textile Management and Marketing, Lisa H. Calle soon began to explore the “other” side of textiles . . . the artistic side. She fell in love with quilting in 1997 and discovered longarm quilting in 2004. Her award-winning original designs have opened the door to teaching opportunities so that others can learn from her art and skills.

“Once you drive a BERNINA longarm, you never want to drive anything else.”

BERNINA Longarm Accessories

BERNINA offers a wide range of longarm accessories, which fit your long arm quilting machines and  your frame.

MORE INFORMATION

Frame: Strength and Style in Three Sizes

For excellent quilting results, we have developed an ideal, high-quality frame which is available in two different sizes (Classic/Small). All frames are constructed from anodised aluminium for a light weight yet sturdy frame that can handle the weight, size and speed of the BERNINA Longarm machines with ease.