Bernina Q 16 Longarm Quilting Machine

Quilting everything from a single block project to a large quilt is easy on the Bernina Q16. This Q series sit down machine has 16 inches of throat space to easily accommodate any project. Designing projects like these, which have 16-inch finished blocks, are the perfect projects to either practice or master your quilting. This block is made from square in a square units, quarter square triangles half square triangles, and basic squares. For complete cutting and assembly instructions, download the free pattern. The large square in a square unit in the center and the large corner squares gives you ample space to get creative with your quilting designs. These smaller triangle sections can have smaller intricate designs or fun straight lines. With this pattern, a single block can be made into a pillow, three blocks can be made into a table runner, or 16 blocks can be made into a quilt. Add sashing strips to make it even larger and you're still not going to have any issues fitting it into the throat space of the Q16. When it comes to quilting, the Q16 makes it easy to have precise even stitches every time, no matter how fast or slow you move your fabric with a sensor-driven stitch regulator. This is known as BSR mode. In BSR one, when you stop moving your fabric, the needle keeps moving up and down. This can help when turning corners or changing directions. In BSR two, when you pause moving the fabric, the needle pauses. This helps eliminate any buildup of stitches that could happen if you stop for too long in one spot BSR three is a basting mode and could do one, two, or four stitches per inch. This means there's no more need for pins to hold your layers together. In BSR mode, you can control your stitch length by setting it anywhere from one to 24 stitches per inch. The fourth mode is complete manual mode. Quilting on the Q16 is easy on your eyes and your body. With 50 bright LED lights along the throat space of the machine, it's easy to adjust brightness, so you'll be able to see your work no matter what your room lighting may be. With the Bernina Q16, all controls are right up front, including the hand wheel. This allows for easy manual needle positioning. It also has both upfront threading and bobbin windings. The Q16 features digital thread tension control that allows you to adjust the thread tension in small increments to get the perfect stitch. Once you find it, simply save your settings so you're ready for your next project. The Q16 also has a programmable foot control with back kick. This back kick function can be programmed to either perform a single stitch to pull the bobbin thread up, or perform a programed number of securing stitches. It can raise or lower the presser foot, or my favorite, raise or lower the needle. The kickstart function enables you to quilt without holding the foot pedal. This means you can concentrate just on the design. The Q16 has lots of quilting feet to choose from, including any of the free motion feet that fit on Bernina sewing machines, you can put on the Q16, and you can put them on without tools. Also, with the BSR, you can have stitch regulation with any foot, which even includes ruler work. This machine, like the larger Q20, can be paired with either a standard height adjustable table or a foldable height adjustable table. This table here has an electric lift. This makes the transition from sitting to standing effortless. It can be positioned anywhere from 29 inches to 45 inches. There are wings that fold out on both sides of the table... And table extensions that fit on the front, giving you the perfect workstation that fully supports your whole quilt as you work. When you're not quilting, the extensions can be removed... The sides folded down... And the table easily stored, even in smaller spaces. With multiple sew heads, grains, cabinets, tables, all interchangeable with one another, that comes out to 14 different combinations at 10 different price points. So whether it's the Q16 on the elevated cabinet or another combination, Bernina has something for you.