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Bernina Activa 135 Patchwork Edition Sewing Machine
The most compact computerized quilting machine ever!

Say hello to the new Activa 135 Bernina Sewing Machine. It’s quite likely the easiest computerized sewing machine ever. This compact wonder features repeat auto-buttonholing, customized stitch memory, and comes with a tidy attachable accessory case. The Activa 135PE also features an extensive stitch library and a patchwork presser foot. Plus, its sturdy freearm table gives you a lot more workspace. So, take a look at all the great features of the friendly little machine that can . . . make sewing fun again.

Product Features:

• Compact Design
• Smaller and Lighter
• Pleasing Color Accents
• Unique Accessory Box

Easy Computerized Sewing

• Push Buttons
• On-Screen Visuals
• 28 Stitches, 2 Buttonholes
• Programmable, Repeatable Buttonholes

Ease and Convenience for Perfect Sewing

• Push Button Settings
• CB Hook
• Infinitely Variable Stitch Length and Width
• Large, Easy-to-Reach Quick-Reverse Button
• Free Hand Sewing System (optional)

Helpful Tools

7 One-Piece Presser Feet
• Additional Accessories

Bernina Activa 145 Sewing Machine
Quite likely the easiest computerized sewing machine ever

Say hello to the new Activa 145 Bernina Sewing Machine. It’s quite likely the easiest computerized sewing machine ever. This compact wonder features repeatable automatic buttonholes, customized stitch memory, and comes with a tidy attachable accessory case. The Activa 145 also features an extensive stitch library, including a block alphabet, and a patchwork presser foot. Plus, its sturdy freearm table gives you a lot more workspace. So, take a look at all the great features of the friendly little machine that can . . . make sewing fun again.

Product Features: Bernina Activa 145

Compact Design

• Smaller and Lighter
• Pleasing Color Accents
• Unique Accessory Box

Easy Computerized Sewing

• Push Buttons
• On-Screen Visuals
• 47 Stitches, 1 Alphabet, 3 Buttonholes
• Programmable, Repeatable Buttonholes

Ease and Convenience for Perfect Sewing

• Push Button Settings
• CB Hook
• Infinitely Variable Stitch Length and Width
• Large, Easy-to-Reach Quick-Reverse Button
• Free Hand Sewing System (optional)

Helpful Tools

• 7 One-Piece Presser Feet
• Additional Accessories

Bernina Virtuosa 153 Quilter’s Edition Sewing Machine

A customization quilting machine with all the features quilters demand

If you’re a quilter, this precise, powerful machine is all about you. Some of your favorite quilting stitches are already installed. The knee-operated Free Hand System raises the presser foot and lowers the feed dog to keep your hands free to work with the fabric. Plus, on the 153QE, you’ll find the longest free arm of any home sewing machine, making handling quilts easier than ever. You can also count on incredibly consistent thread tension, the power of Bernina’s DC motor and electronic speed control to ensure precision sewing at any speed on any fabric.

Product Features:

• Special Quilting Features
• Popular Quilting Stitches
• Long Free Arm
• Free Hand Sewing System

Customize Your Machine

• CPS – Customized Pattern Selection
• Needle Threader
• Needle Positions
• Additional Accessories

Easy to Use for Perfect Sewing

• Direct Push Button
• CB Hook
• Infinitely Variable Stitch Length and Width

Versatility

• Two Buttonhole Styles
• Block Alphabet
• 30-Pattern Memory

Variety of Functions

• Needle Stop Up/Down
• Half Speed
• Securing Function
• Mirror Image
• Single Pattern/Pattern End

Helpful Tools

• 9 Presser Feet
• Compact Fluorescent Light
• Extension Sewing Table
• Accessory Box
• Hard Shell Carrying Case
• Instructional Video

Bernina Artista 165 Sewing Machine Reviews

With the Artista 165 Bernina Sewing Machine, you can sew with the machine that gives your creativity wings. This versatile and affordable sewing system offers an extraordinary range of applications and operational advantages.

Sewing becomes a luxury and pleasure when you select from the options on the convenient touch screen. In addition to the numerous basic sewing functions, the Artista features an automatic buttonhole system, the Creative Consultant that leaves no question unanswered, and the optional CPS software that lets you exchange decorative stitches whenever the mood strikes.

And naturally, an Artista 165 offers Bernina’s famous stitch quality that results in tension-free sewing and stitch perfection.

Excited about machine embroidery? The Artista 165 is also available with an optional embroidery module as the Artista 165E.

Product Features: Bernina Artista 165

Sewing Computer

• Personalize Settings
• Automatic Stitch Settings
• Variety of Decorative Stitches

Easy to Use

• Large Touch Screen
• Superior Tension System
• Free Hand Sewing System
• Needle Up/Down with Foot Control
• Creative Consultant

Superior Sewing System

• Precision Stitching
• Infinitely Adjustable Satin Stitch
• Memory & Editing Features

Creative Computer Functions

• Mirror Image
• Pattern Extend
• Half Pattern
• Pattern End
• Long Stitch

Quality Quilting Features

• CB Hook System
• Free Hand Sewing System
• Special Quilter’s Menu of Stitches
• Long Free Arm

Button Measuring System

• On-Screen Buttonhole
• Measuring
• Direct Entry