At Pine Needles Quilt & Sew we have rental times available on the full range of Bernina Longarm Machines, from the Q16 and Q20 sit-down machines, Q16+ on the Studio frame, all the way up to our Bernina Q24's/Q20's in three size frames with Q-Matic for computerized quilting! All Q 24's are equipped with hydraulics to customize your quilting experience specifically to you.
We have FOUR Q16 and Q20 sit down machines in several types of cabinets with hydraulics or adjustable tables. Our long arm specialists can help you find the best "fit" just for you. Best of all, ALL certification and rental fees can be returned to you to be applied toward a NEW Bernina Q series machine of your choice within 6 months, this is a great way to dip your toes and see if you, too, want to enjoy your own Bernina Q series machine in the comfort of your own sewing space!
We have FOUR Q16 and Q20 sit down machines in several types of cabinets with hydraulics or adjustable tables. Our long arm specialists can help you find the best "fit" just for you. $20/hr with a 3-hour minimum.
We have BERNINA Q20 & Q24 machines in three size frames ready for you! All Q24s are equipped with hydraulics to customize your quilting experience specifically to you. $25/hr with a 3-hr minimum.
Automated quilting at it's finest! Our BERNINA Q24 on the frame is fully equipped with Q-Matic computerized quilting for the easiest, most accurate and perfect quilting you've ever seen!
Each renter will need to purchase a Zippered Leader Kit ($125) prior to their first rental. If you purchase your kit at your certification class, you'll receive 20% off!
The kit contains a zippered leader, Bernina bobbin, and Longarm Quilting Pins to be used on our rental Longarms! (The zippered leader allows you to easily unzip your quilt-in-progress from the longarm and easily zip it back on when you return to continue quilting!)
Rental times
Rental times will vary as they have to be scheduled when we are not running classes. Currently longarms are available for rentals Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. Morning session 10-1 Afternoon session 1:30-4:30
What to expect
We would suggest bringing throw size quilt tops for your first project. You can get your top finished in that time period with simple free motion quilting. The time to complete a computerized edge to edge pattern varies, depending on the size and shape of the design being stitched, some are much faster than others. Attaching your zipper leaders to your project ahead of time is a big time saver. The beauty of the zipper leaders is that it is very easy to take a project off and bring it back to finish another day if you do not finish it.
If you are not finished with your quilt at the end of rental time
If the machine is not reserved for the time slot after yours, we can sometimes accommodate extending your rental time if the next time slot is open. Minimum 3 hour time slots. If it is not finished then you simply unzip your quilt to bring it back to finish at a later date with an appointment.
Free motion/pantograph
You can choose to free motion quilt or use a pantograph. Free motion does have a bit of a learning curve, a simple meander is a great way to get started with the machine and finish a quilt quickly. Pantographs too has a learning curve and we have some very simple pantographs for you to use at no extra charge. Later on your can branch out to different designs.
Bringing you first project to quilt
It is probably not a good idea to bring an heirloom quilt or one that took you a ton of time to construct. You will want to practice a little before you take that on. Beyond that, it is totally up to you! Perhaps a charity quilt or that quick project that you don’t mind practicing on. Or bring fabric to practice on and then turn it into a pillow, a tote bag, placemats or any quilted project. Planning a by Annie project? Pre-quilt your pieces on the longarm, it is just so quick and easy on the longarm. Panel quilts are also good to learn on.
