Sit-down longarm
Bernina Q16 — harp space & quilting specs
Sit-down longarm from BERNINA. 16″ sit-down longarm with BERNINA stitch regulation. Below: the claimed harp dimensions with sources, how it ranks against 30 other machines, and what to verify before buying.
Specifications
| Harp space (claimed) | 16″ × n/p Bwidth × height; source |
|---|---|
| Harp space (community-measured) | not yet verifiedown one? submit a measurement |
| Max speed | not published |
| Dual feed / walking foot | n/a (free-motion)Sit-down longarm — no feed dogs; built-in BERNINA Longarm Stitch Regulator. |
| Extension table | YesFoldable height-adjustable table (47″ × 35″; 28/30/32″ heights). |
| Stitches | Free-motion only (stitch-regulated) |
| Frame compatible | Yes |
| Type | Sit-down longarm |
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 Q16's claimed 16″ harp width is wider than 20 of the 30 machines with published widths in this database (median: 11.3″). Within its class — sit-down longarm — the average published width is 17.5″.
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: 16″ throat sit-down longarm. The newer Q16 PLUS is published at 16.5″.
Worth knowing
- 16″ sit-down longarm with BERNINA stitch regulation
- 50 LED lights along throat and needle
- Also mountable on a BERNINA studio frame
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FAQ
What is the harp (throat) space of the Bernina Q16?
The claimed harp space is 16″ × height not published — as published by retailers/dealers. 16″ throat sit-down longarm. The newer Q16 PLUS is published at 16.5″.
Is the Bernina Q16 big enough for quilting a queen or king-size quilt?
Yes — at 16″ of claimed width it is in longarm territory, designed specifically for bed-size quilts.
Does the Bernina Q16 have dual feed or come with a walking foot?
Sit-down longarm — no feed dogs; built-in BERNINA Longarm Stitch Regulator.
Sources
- B https://www.qualitysewing.com/products/bernina-q16-sit-down-longarm-quilting-machine-with-table — 16″ throat, table specs, stitch regulator
Spotted an error, or measured your own Bernina Q16? Tell us — community measurements (with a photo of the tape measure) are how the “measured” column gets filled.