Computerized domestic
Brother BQ3100 — harp space & quilting specs
Computerized domestic from Brother. 11.25″ needle-to-arm — one of the widest published harps in a domestic. Below: the claimed harp dimensions with sources, how it ranks against 30 other machines, and what to verify before buying.
Specifications
| Harp space (claimed) | 11.3″ × 5″ Awidth × height; source |
|---|---|
| Harp space (community-measured) | not yet verifiedown one? submit a measurement |
| Max speed | 1,050 SPM A |
| Dual feed / walking foot | Dual feedCompact MuVit Digital Dual Feed system. |
| Extension table | YesWide table included. |
| Stitches | 729 built-in stitches |
| 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 Brother BQ3100's claimed 11.3″ harp width is wider than 14 of the 30 machines with published widths in this database (median: 11.3″). Within its class — computerized domestic — the average published width is 10.4″.
Height matters as much as width when half a quilt is rolled in the harp: at 5″ of claimed vertical space, expect to manage the roll carefully on bed-size quilts.
Spec note: Brother publishes the needle-to-arm span as 5″ × 11.25″ (127 × 286 mm).
Worth knowing
- 11.25″ needle-to-arm — one of the widest published harps in a domestic
- MuVit digital dual feed for multi-layer quilts
- Quilting-focused: no embroidery module to pay for
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FAQ
What is the harp (throat) space of the Brother BQ3100?
The claimed harp space is 11.3″ × 5″ — published by the manufacturer. Brother publishes the needle-to-arm span as 5″ × 11.25″ (127 × 286 mm).
Is the Brother BQ3100 big enough for quilting a queen or king-size quilt?
A queen is realistic with good technique; kings are possible but demand careful rolling. 11.3″ of width is solidly above the domestic average.
Does the Brother BQ3100 have dual feed or come with a walking foot?
It has a built-in dual-feed system. Compact MuVit Digital Dual Feed system.
How fast is the Brother BQ3100?
Maximum published speed is 1,050 stitches per minute.
Sources
- A https://www.brother-usa.com/products/bq3100 — Workspace 5″ × 11.25″, 1,050 SPM, MuVit dual feed, wide table, 729 stitches
Spotted an error, or measured your own Brother BQ3100? Tell us — community measurements (with a photo of the tape measure) are how the “measured” column gets filled.