No laser pointer yet. Those who love it make me think it’s something I definitely want.

Thanks Barbara,
Did you get the laser pointer on yours? I did and it is fantastic. I believe it is easy to install yourself, a matter of removing 2 screws and adding it on.
I also got the twin needle stitch plate as an extra.
Sounds like I better get to it and get some serious quilting done!!!
Happy sewing,
Heather

Ridgehill, so excited for you—mine is almost 4 years old and going strong. I just need to use her more frequently.

Well it is my birthday........and I have the best present ever!!!!........a Q20!!!!
I have wanted one since the day they were released but didn't have the room. Still didn't have the room so I emptied a spare room into a sea container to fit one!!!!
Now I can finish all the quilt tops that were difficult to quilt on my Bernina 820. I love my Bernina 820 but the Q is so much bigger.
Oh happy day...............................

My technician will come to the house. I don't know the cost of such a service call. We are in the same town so very short travel time.

Good morning, everyone. I'm debating getting a sit down longarm. Just wondering whether you have to take them in for service or have a technician come to you? Any other insights about the service experience?

I agree. I have been taking mine through its paces the past few days and I am amazed. It so far exceeds expectations. Every stitch is even and it keeps up with me even when I quilt very fast or very slowly. It's amazing. So glad you got yours set up. Cheers.

Well, DS and I went to pick up the machine & table last week. I must say, these machines cost about twice as much as most the rest but oh boy oh boy can I tell why!!! This machine is absolutely awesome. I tried every single thread I have through it. It took everything and never missed a beat. I do think that having the bobbin tension thing helps too. It appears to be a Towa just like Superior Threads shows, but it of course has the Bernina name on it. I am currently quilting DH's nap quilt on it using a ruler and it just sews like a dream. So all in all..........expensive - yes............worth it - definitely. And unlike other models this stitch regulator works!!!

The unit and table together are very heavy and I have it on carpet. However I went to our local hardware store and got those oval furniture mover skid things and put them underneath the legs. Now I can easily move the entire unit whenever I need to. So now it sits on those permanently.

I feel like such a new mother who is going to pick up her baby!!! In fact I took off the rest of the week off so I could go get my new baby tomorrow instead of waiting until Saturday!!!!

I bought my Q20 last fall but haven't had a chance to spend much time using it yet. The time I have spent I absolutely love it. I hope I haven't forgot my training!

If you have this same Koala table, it is pretty strong. I would still prefer to have a separate table for cutting and pressing so the machine is ready to go for quilting. Having said that, if you saw mine now you would laugh--horizontal surfaces tend to become filled up with stuff and mine sure is. It would take me 20 minutes to put everything away that is on it if I wanted to use it for quilting!

Nice sewing space Barbara! I'm envious. I have two TOL sewing/embroidery machines in my daughters old bedroom. Now I will have the Q20. I think I'm going to fully open her up and use the extension pieces (that will take up almost one whole wall, but who needs windows anyway!!). Do you think they are strong enough to be able to press on one side when piecing and cut on the the other? It would allow me to alleviate one table in my room.

I did not know about the storage under the table top that exposes when it slides open. Yeah!!! another added bonus!! Goodness I am so excited now that there are not enough videos to watch!!

Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!

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Sharon, here is the link to my blog about receiving my Q20 last September.

I love it!

Thanks for sharing. I will check out your blog . I am picking up the machine which was set up for a class at the dealer. They were brand new machines brought out for a class. They are just going to take the top off and the two legs. I have a 6'5" son with muscles for days that will help me unload and reassemble. DH will be there for help also.

I'm not new to FMQ'g and have quilted on the one I have as well as my domestic machines. Just was not happy with it at all. When I played on the demo in the dealers (the Q20) it was like sending a hot knife through already soft butter. It was so smooth and dreamy. I'm also looking forward to the digital tension adjustment. I find that I no longer care for the old fashioned "singer tension" knobs as we used to call them.

So reading and watching everything I can while I bide my time til I can get back up there to pick up. Darn jobs, they do get in the way!!!! LOL