BERNINA Q 20
Sit-down Longarm Quilting Machine
BERNINA Q 20 on Table – the Sit-down Model for Longarm Quilting
The BERNINA Q 20 is designed, engineered, and assembled in Switzerland and comes standard as a sit-down model machine. 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.
Choose your favorite table solution
Prefer a robust Quilt Table?
The BERNINA Q 20 comes standard as a sit-down model machine. The
Quilt Table is designed to elegantly handle the speed and weight of the Q 20 for optimal performance with style.
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Have only limited space?
You are looking for a solution for limited space or a table for easily carrying around? Then the
Foldable Table for the BERNINA Q 20 could become your favorite companion.
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From the Very First Stitch, You will Appreciate the Thought Behind Every Detail.
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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
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Unique user interface
- Simple navigation via color touch screen
- Totally customizable
- With stitch counter, five user profiles, built-in tutorials and help functionalities
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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 Q 20 Table machine is available to download
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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
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Built-in needle threader
- Quick and easy threading of the needle
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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
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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
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Enhanced visibility
- 50 bright LED lights along the length of the machine and above the needle
- Illuminate your quilt for enhanced visibility
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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
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Easy Freemotion-quilting
- Love the free-motion movement of a sit-down machine
- Discover the stitch regulation without throat space restrictions
BERNINA Longarm Accessories
BERNINA offers a wide range of longarm accessories, which fit your longarm quilting machine and table.
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Table for BERNINA Q 20: Form and Function
The BERNINA Q 20 comes standard as a sit-down model machine. The table is designed to elegantly handle the speed and weight of the Q 20 for optimal performance with style. Different desktop colors are available, see detailed product information.
- Table size basic: 36” × 45” (0.91 × 1.15 m)
- Table size expanded: 36” × 77” (0.91 × 1.96 m)
- Working height: 30” (0.75 m)
- Total weight incl. Q 20: 265 lbs (120 kg)
- Generous storage space
Do You Have Questions?
Feel free to contact the BERNINA Team at any time.
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Interested in Becoming a Longarm Quilter?
Your local BERNINA Store is there to proudly help you, with advice on longarm machines and accessories.
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