BERNINA Q 20 Longarm Quilting Machine with Table
SKU : bernina-q-20
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BERNINA Q 20 Longarm Quilting Machine
Quilt as Desired
Select the quilting solution that suits your needs. Looking for a sit-down machine with stitch regulation? Need a frame model large enough to handle 115" size quilt projects? The BERNINA Longarm machines offer multiple configurations so you can quilt as desired.
Quilt Big
The BERNINA Q 20 comes standard as a sit-down model machine. The generous freearm depth and height provide ample space for managing your larger quilts. Take full advantage of the 20" freearm depth.
Key Features
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 Regulator 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, color 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 follow. The integrated bobbin winder is just one of the small details that make this machine unique.
Unique tension control
The BERNINA Longarm models offer the industry’s only presser foot tension release for threading ease. The exclusive tension system features numeric tension settings making it very easy to use a variety of thread types with success.
Speed
With 2,200 stitches per minute for hand-guided quilting, you will complete more quilts more quickly than ever.
Built-in needle threader
Quick and easy threading of the needle thanks to the semi-automatic needle threader.
LED lighting
LED lighting along the length of the machine and above the needle illuminates the quilt for enhanced visibility.The brightness is dimmable or can even be turned off, an especially helpful option when working with white thread on white fabric.
What’s under the hood?
Our cutting-edge machines are equipped with numerous innovative functions and programs. Here, we provide you with an overview of what your preferred machine is capable of, and tell you all about the advantages of the BERNINA Q 20.
General Features
- Throat space 508 mm (20")
- Screen 109 mm (4.3")
- Throat space area fully illuminated with LEDs
- Operating system Touch
- Hook system M Class Rotary Hook
- Threader Semi-automatic
- Thread tension Electronic
- Presser foot lift Electronic
- Thread indicator Upper Thread
- BERNINA Stitch Regulator functionality Dual Stitch Regulators
- Connection (basic) USB host / slave
- Connection (additional purpose) HDMI
- Update-able
Sewing & Quilting Features
- Sewing speed maximum 2,200 spm
- Stitch length minimum 1.05 mm (24 Stitches per inch)
- Stitch length maximum 25.4 mm (1 Stitch per inch)
- Personal Program
- On-board bobbin winder
- Compatible with domestic machine needles
- Compatible with BERNINA free-motion feet


Unique Model
The BERNINA Q 20 is designed, engineered, and assembled in Switzerland and comes standard as a sit-down model machine. The generous freearm depth and height provide ample space for managing your larger quilts. Undecided? The Q 20 can be upgraded to a frame model machine.
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.
- Table size basic: 0.91 × 1.15 m (approximately 36" × 45")
- Table size expanded: 0.91 × 1.96 m (approximately 36" × 77")
- Variable working height: 0.75 m (approximately 30")
- Total weight incl. Q 20: 120 kg (265 lbs)
- Generous storage space
Different Desktop Colors Are Available
Choose from two standard colors:

English White Ash

Asian Golden Teak
Additional optional colors available:

American Birdseye Maple

North American Oak

Canadian Maple

American Walnut

Brazilian Cherry

African Ebony

Optional upgrade to a frame model
It is possible to upgrade the BERNINA Q 20 to a frame model. For quality machine performance the optional frame is robust enough to handle the size and speed of the BERNINA Longarm machines.
- Size (length × depth): 3.55 × 1.2 m (approximately 140" × 47")
- Variable working height: 0.9 to 1.2 m (approximately 35" to 47")
- Total weight: Approximately 150 to 180 kg (330 to 397 lbs) (depending on accessories)
- Number of legs: 6
- The hydraulic height adjustment is optional
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