Bernina Q 16 PLUS
Bernina Q 16 PLUS
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BERNINA
Q 16 PLUS Longarm Quilting Machine
The BERNINA Q 16 PLUS is a high-performance longarm quilting machine engineered for quilters who want spacious quilting capacity in a compact workspace. Offering 16 inches of throat space, dual integrated stitch regulation, digital tension adjustment, and versatile table or BERNINA Studio Frame setup options, it brings longarm mastery to any room.
Space
Spacious longarm capacity in a compact workspace.
Max Quilting Speed
Heavy-duty, quiet motor in manual mode.
Stitch Regulation
Dual optical sensors with 3 BSR modes.
Thread Tension
Calibrated, repeatable tension with setting memory.
Stitch Regulation
Dual Integrated Stitch Regulation
Dual optical stitch sensors on either side of the stitch hole keep every stitch perfectly uniform from 1 to 24 SPI. Choose from 3 BSR modes, including basting at 1, 2, or 4 SPI, or switch to manual mode for speeds up to 2,200 stitches per minute.
Quilting Capacity
16 Inches of Throat Space
16" of throat space gives you spacious longarm quilting capacity in a compact footprint. 50 ultra-bright LED lights run along the throat and over the needle, so your entire quilting area stays fully illuminated.
Setup Options
Sit-Down or Frame: Your Choice
Start quilting at a table and upgrade anytime: mount the Q 16 PLUS on the modular BERNINA Studio Frame in 5 ft or 10 ft (1.5 m / 3 m) lengths. It’s fully upgradeable with pantograph laser kits, a ruler work base, and Q-matic automated quilting.
Display & Controls
4.3" Color Touch Screen & Ergonomic Handles
The full-color touch screen guides you with setup wizards, 5 user profiles, a stitch counter, and on-screen maintenance tutorials. When mounted on a frame, 8-way programmable ergonomic handles put the top controls right at your fingertips.
Thread Control
Digital Thread Tension
Digitally calibrated thread tension makes adjustments precise and repeatable, with quick setting memory and easy thread release. An upper thread break sensor alerts you the moment the top thread breaks.
Convenience & Ergonomics
Front Operation & Easy Setup
Operate everything from the front with a dedicated front handwheel, electronic presser foot lifter, and KickStart continuous quilting mode. Tool-free presser foot changes, a semi-automatic needle threader, and an on-board M-Class bobbin winder keep setup quick.
Key Features
- Dual Integrated BSR Sensors: Encoder-free dual optical system for perfectly uniform stitches from 1 to 24 SPI.
- Frame & Sit-Down Ready: Start with a table and upgrade anytime to the modular BERNINA Studio Frame.
- Digital Thread Tension Adjustment: Digitally calibrated tension with quick setting memory and easy thread release.
- Standard Domestic Needle Support: Uses standard 130/705 H needles, plus twin needles for 3D creative quilting.
- Tool-Free Presser Foot Changes: Swap BERNINA free-motion, ruler, and couching feet without a screwdriver.
- 50 Ultra-Bright LED Lights: Full illumination along the throat and directly over the needle.
- On-Board Bobbin Winder (M-Class): Dedicated winder fills high-capacity M-Class bobbins independently.
- Intuitive Color Touch Screen: 5 user profiles, stitch counter, and on-screen maintenance tutorials.
- Front Operation: Front handwheel, electronic presser foot lifter, and KickStart continuous quilting mode.
- Upper Thread Break Sensor: Alerts you the moment the top thread breaks.
- Easy Threading: Semi-automatic needle threader and forward threading path.
- Rotary Class M Hook System: Large-capacity hook built for longarm quilting.
Included Accessories
- Bobbins & Needles: Bobbin Case, 6 Pre-wound Bobbins, Needle Set (130/705 H PRO)
- Care & Storage: Thread Lubrication Unit, Metal Accessory Box
- Controls: Foot Pedal (for table setup)
Included Presser Feet
- Free-Motion Foot #9
Details
Product Details
| Throat Space | 16" |
| Maximum Speed | Up to 2,200 SPM |
| Stitch Regulation | Dual Integrated BERNINA Longarm Stitch Regulator / 3 BSR Modes + Manual Mode |
| Stitch Length | 1 SPI (25.4 mm) to 24 SPI (1.06 mm) |
| Basting Modes | 1, 2, and 4 SPI |
| Hook System | Rotary Class M Hook / M-Class Bobbins / On-Board Bobbin Winder |
| Thread Tension | Digital Thread Tension Adjustment with Setting Memory |
| Needles | Standard 130/705 H / Twin Needle Compatible |
| Display & Controls | 4.3" Color Touch Screen / Setup Wizards / 5 User Profiles / Stitch Counter / 8-Way Programmable Handles (frame setup) |
| Operation | Front Handwheel / Electronic Presser Foot Lifter / KickStart / Upper Thread Break Sensor |
| Lighting | 50 LED Lights |
| Threading | Semi-Automatic Needle Threader / Forward Threading Path |
| Setup Options | Table (sit-down) or BERNINA Studio Frame 5 ft / 10 ft (1.5 m / 3 m) |
| Optional Upgrades | BERNINA Studio Frame / Pantograph Kit / Ruler Work Kit / Q-matic Automated Quilting (sold separately) |
BERNINA Warranty Coverage
Bernina is the gold standard in home sewing machines. Their warranty coverage is built to match a machine designed to last generations.
- Mechanical Parts — 20-year limited warranty
- Printed Circuit Boards — 5-year warranty
- Electrical Parts — 2-year warranty
Bernina’s warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. Mechanical parts are covered for 20 years, circuit boards for 5 years, and electrical parts for 2 years. Important: warranty coverage is limited to the cost of the affected part only — labor charges are not included. All shipping costs to and from the dealer or designated service point are the purchaser’s responsibility. The warranty must be registered via the Bernina Customer Portal within 30 days of purchase, or countersigned by an authorized Bernina dealer within 90 days — otherwise coverage is void. Original proof of purchase required for all service.
Your Bernina warranty is valid at any authorized Bernina dealer — return your machine to an authorized location for all repairs and replacements.
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- Real Support When You Need It — call us first. Our techs and education specialists solve a lot over video, find you a local repair shop, or walk you through shipping it back. Just keep your box.
- Warranty Valid at Any Authorized Dealer — your coverage travels with you. Take your machine anywhere for service, no questions asked.
Plus, every machine purchase includes access to our full education library — see the Education tab.
What Education Is Included
Every machine purchase includes access to our full education library:
- ✂️ Sew What's Possible Challenge — start sewing real projects fast.
- 📚 Beyond The Basics — level up your technique.
- 🧵 Machine Maintenance Course — keep your machine running right.
- 🏆 From Box to Confidence — sewing the same day it arrives.
BERNINA Q 16 PLUS
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