Sit-down longarm
Bernina Q20 — harp space & quilting specs
Sit-down longarm from BERNINA. 20″ of throat — king-size quilts without a frame room. Below: the claimed harp dimensions with sources, how it ranks against 30 other machines, and what to verify before buying.
Specifications
| Harp space (claimed) | 20″ × n/p Awidth × height; source |
|---|---|
| Harp space (community-measured) | not yet verifiedown one? submit a measurement |
| Max speed | 2,200 SPM B |
| Dual feed / walking foot | n/a (free-motion)Sit-down longarm — free-motion only, with built-in stitch regulation. |
| Extension table | YesTable 36″ × 45″, expandable to 36″ × 77″. |
| 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 Q20's claimed 20″ harp width is wider than 27 of the 30 machines with published widths in this database (median: 11.3″). Within its class — sit-down longarm — the average published width is 16.5″.
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: 20″ throat sit-down longarm (BERNINA Q-Series manual).
Worth knowing
- 20″ of throat — king-size quilts without a frame room
- 2,200 SPM with stitch regulation
- The sit-down reference machine in its size class
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FAQ
What is the harp (throat) space of the Bernina Q20?
The claimed harp space is 20″ × height not published — published by the manufacturer. 20″ throat sit-down longarm (BERNINA Q-Series manual).
Is the Bernina Q20 big enough for quilting a queen or king-size quilt?
Yes — at 20″ of claimed width it is in longarm territory, designed specifically for bed-size quilts.
Does the Bernina Q20 have dual feed or come with a walking foot?
Sit-down longarm — free-motion only, with built-in stitch regulation.
How fast is the Bernina Q20?
Maximum published speed is 2,200 stitches per minute.
Sources
- A https://www.bernina.com/bernina/media/Support/Longarm_Quilting/Q_Series_Sit-Down_Models/Documents/EN/1048005_00A_04_web_manual_Q20_2020-11_EN.pdf — Q20 manual: machine class, stitch regulation
- B https://topstitchsewing.net/products/bernina-q20-sitdown-longarm-quilting-machine-with-table — 20″ throat, 2,200 SPM, table dimensions
Spotted an error, or measured your own Bernina Q20? Tell us — community measurements (with a photo of the tape measure) are how the “measured” column gets filled.