Computerized domestic
Bernina 570 QE — harp space & quilting specs
Computerized domestic from BERNINA. BSR stitch regulation — the feature quilters buy Berninas for. Below: the claimed harp dimensions with sources, how it ranks against 30 other machines, and what to verify before buying.
Specifications
| Harp space (claimed) | 8.5″ × n/p Awidth × height; source |
|---|---|
| Harp space (community-measured) | not yet verifiedown one? submit a measurement |
| Max speed | 1,000 SPM A |
| Dual feed / walking foot | check kitQE edition ships with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) for regulated free-motion; no built-in dual feed on the 5 Series. |
| Extension table | variesDealer bundles vary. |
| Stitches | Computerized, quilting-oriented stitch set |
| Frame compatible | No |
| Type | Computerized domestic |
All figures are manufacturer or retailer claims (graded A manufacturer, B dealer/retailer, C community). Community-measured values appear here once verified — we never substitute guesses.
How much room is that, really?
The Bernina 570 QE's claimed 8.5″ harp width is wider than 2 of the 30 machines with published widths in this database (median: 11.3″). Within its class — computerized domestic — the average published width is 10.7″.
BERNINA does not separately publish the harp height for this model — when you test-drive it, bring a tape measure (our guide shows how to measure).
Spec note: The new-generation 570 QE has an 8.5″ throat (older generation was 7.5″ — check which one you're buying used).
Worth knowing
- BSR stitch regulation — the feature quilters buy Berninas for
- 8.5″ throat in the compact 5 Series body
- Dealer-only brand: service relationship included in the price
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FAQ
What is the harp (throat) space of the Bernina 570 QE?
The claimed harp space is 8.5″ × height not published — published by the manufacturer. The new-generation 570 QE has an 8.5″ throat (older generation was 7.5″ — check which one you're buying used).
Is the Bernina 570 QE big enough for quilting a queen or king-size quilt?
It is workable for throws and twins; queens and kings mean wrestling the roll through a 8.5″ opening. Many owners do it — but space, not skill, will be your bottleneck.
Does the Bernina 570 QE have dual feed or come with a walking foot?
QE edition ships with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) for regulated free-motion; no built-in dual feed on the 5 Series.
How fast is the Bernina 570 QE?
Maximum published speed is 1,000 stitches per minute.
Sources
- A https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Series-Overview/NEW-BERNINA-5-Series/BERNINA-570-QE — Throat space, BSR, machine class
- B https://sewingmachineshop.com/product/bernina-570-qe/ — 8.5″ throat (dealer listing)
Spotted an error, or measured your own Bernina 570 QE? Tell us — community measurements (with a photo of the tape measure) are how the “measured” column gets filled.