Why I Bought the BERNINA Q20!

January 17, 2018
BERNINA Q20, Lori Kennedy Sewing Room

 

 

BERNINA Q20, Lori Kennedy Sewing Room

Good Morning, Quilters!

A few months ago, I splurged on a BERNINA Q20 sewing machine!!!

For years I have debated whether or not I wanted a long arm sewing machine.  On one hand, I do a lot of quilting and it is really challenging to wrestle a quilt in the harp space of a domestic sewing machine.  On the other hand, long arm machines take up a lot of space and are an investment. Furthermore, I like to quilt at the end of the day when my feet are tired. I want to sit, relax and quilt-and I think most long arm quilters stand while they quilt.  (Okay…don’t even say it…I know I have a lazy streak!)

Then I had an opportunity to try BERNINA’s Q20 sit down long arm quilt machine–and it was LOVE at first stitch!

BERNINA Q20, Lori Kennedy Sewing Room

FOUR MAIN REASONS I CHOSE THE BERNINA Q20

Sit-Down. Large Throat Space. Reasonable Price. Compact Size.

The BERNINA Q20 is a sit-down long arm sewing machine with a 20 inch throat space.

The Q20 is a fraction of the price of a long arm machine on rails.  (Especially when you consider the beautiful Koala table is included.)

The table is a generous 36 x 45 inches and it easily expands to 36 x 77 for larger quilts–Yet way smaller than the frame of a long arm machine.  
BERNINA Q20, Lori Kennedy Sewing Room

MORE TO LOVE

As you know, I am a BERNINA girl.  I have been sewing on BERNINAs for more than 30 years.  I have confidence in the brand and in their workmanship. BERNINAs create gorgeous stitches and this machine is no exception.  Adjusting the tension is a breeze.

Because the Q20 only does one thing…(no embroidery, etc.) is does it very well.  The screen and button layout is intuitive and easy.  It has a built in stitch regulator…(I have never used a BSR–so I don’t know if I will use the built-in version) and the bobbin is HUGE!!!

I love that I can use the BERNINA feet from my B770!

And, if I ever change my mind:  The Q20 can be set up for use on a frame!

BERNINA Q20, Lori Kennedy Sewing Room

THE DOWNSIDE to the BERNINA Q20 Sit Down

This machine is not on a frame. I still have to baste my quilts like before and move the quilt under the needle. (Though I can still change my mind and put this machine on a frame.)

I miss the automatic bobbin thread cutter feature available on my B770QE.  I’m sure there was a mechanical reason the engineers left this out–but I do miss it!

HONEYMOON

I’m definitely in the honeymoon phase…getting to know the ins and outs of the BERNINA Q20.  I have to learn how to use the programmable foot pedal and the various BSR modes, but I am delighted so far!

What about YOU?

Do YOU have a new love in YOUR sewing room?

Have YOU ever considered a long arm sewing machine?

Did YOU decide to BUY or WAIT?

We’d LOVE to hear!

I’m off on my honeymoon,

#FreezingColdMinnesotaWhoCares?

Lori

PS…If you like these motifs and tips, be sure to check out my book, Free Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3 or any of my Craftsy Videos!

PPS…All tutorials, images and information are the property of Lori Kennedy at The Inbox Jaunt and are intended for personal use only.  Feel free to re-blog, pin or share with attribution to The Inbox Jaunt.  For all other purposes, please contact me at lckennedy@hotmail.com.  Thanks!

 

 

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