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Sit down at the artista 730 / 730E and your imagination will find its wings…

Sewing? Quilting? Embroidery? This is the best of the best. The finest of sewing and embroidery systems, the artista 730E has every feature you can imagine to turn your ideas into projects that make you proud.

Only the artista 730E has a Microsoft® Windows® Powered operating system. So, at the touch of a finger to the big, bright centrally located color screen, you can get on-screen help and graphic tutorials. You can import and export embroidery designs and access the myartista portal, a website exclusively for artista 730E and 200E owners. And that's not all…

Only the artista 730E comes with the revolutionary, patented* Bernina Stitch Regulator. It automatically regulates straight and zigzag stitches at variable lengths, so you create consistent free-motion stitching with complete confidence. (US Patent 6,883,446)

Only the artista 730E rescales both embroidery designs and alphabets by changing the stitch count, keeping details sharp and textures smooth.


Whether you prefer making quilts, home decorating, garments or crafts, the amazing power and simplicity of the artista 640 / 640E will transform your ideas into the bold, beautiful, expressive projects you've always imagined. The rotary hook makes larger 9mm stitches possible. Add a whole new dimension to your projects with the included embroidery module. With a variety of innovative features like its USB connection and the Bernina Stitch Regulator (optional), the artista 640E brings you the latest technology advances so that you can express yourself like never before.

Sewing Features:

Expanded Stitch Library - 570 stitches, including 5 alphabet styles and monograms, 8 buttonholes, 28 quilting stitches and 234 decorative stitches. There is also a long stitch for quick and easy basting
Rotary Hook System - For super sized stitches up to 9mm wide
Automatic Thread Cutter - Fast and easy cutting of your thread at the end of your seams
Automatic Needle Thread Tension - For the best stitches on all fabrics, the machine sets the tension for you. You can adjust tension to your preference for specialty techniques
Ergonomic - The intuitive, centrally located color touch screen, 3 thread cutters, bright Cool Fluorescent Light, multifunction knobs and Free Hand System make sewing easier and faster
Setup Program - Allows you to customize your machine for the way you sew

Bernina Exclusives:

artista BSR (optional) - The artista 630 Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) offers both straight stitch and zigzag (a BERNINA® exclusive!) free-motion stitching, for added creative possibilities
Total Stitch Control - Change stitch length, width & needle position, or use pattern extend and balance functions for endless creative options
Stitch animation - Know where the needle is heading while stitching
Security Program - No more breaking needles when using a specialty stitch plate or needle!

Whether you prefer making quilts, home decorating, garments or crafts, the amazing power and simplicity of the artista 630E will transform your ideas into the bold, beautiful, expressive projects you've always imagined. Add a whole new dimension to your projects with the included embroidery module. With a variety of innovative features like its USB connection and the Bernina Stitch Regulator (optional), the artista 630E brings you the latest technology advances so that you can express yourself like never before.

Sewing Features:

Extensive Stitch Library - 480 stitches, including 4 alphabet styles, 7 buttonholes, 25 quilting stitches and 188 decorative stitches
CB Hook System - For the best quality stitching available on all of your projects
Ergonomic - The intuitive, centrally located color touch screen, 3 thread cutters, bright Cool Fluorescent Light, multifunction knobs and Free Hand System make sewing easier and faster
Setup Program - Allows you to customize your machine for the way you sew

Bernina Exclusives:

artista BSR (optional) - The artista 630 Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) offers both straight stitch and zigzag (a BERNINA® exclusive!) free-motion stitching, for added creative possibilities
Total Stitch Control - Change stitch length, width & needle position, or use pattern extend and balance functions for endless creative options
Stitch animation - Know where the needle is heading while stitching
Security Program - No more breaking needles when using a specialty stitch plate or needle!

The artista 165E celebrates Swiss Tradition and American Creativity. This amazingly versatile and surprisingly affordable sewing and embroidery system is pure inspiration. To help you begin your creative celebration, a special embroidery card is included with patriotic-themed designs of both Swiss and American motifs.

Sewing truly becomes a pleasure when you select from the options on the convenient touch screen. In addition to the numerous basic sewing functions, the artista 165E features an automatic buttonhole system, the Creative Consultant that leaves no question unanswered, and the optional CPS software that lets you exchange decorative stitches or embroidery designs whenever the mood strikes.

Embroidery becomes a marvelous journey of discovery as you combine a variety of designs within a single large hoop. Plus, you can rotate and mirror designs with infinite variability. With artista's exclusive rescaling feature (a Bernina exclusive), your embroidery designs aren't limited. What's more, you can choose designs from our exclusive group of licensed designers.

The aurora 440 QE / 440 QEE marks the dawn of a bright new day in quilting with the BERNINA® Stitch Regulator (BSR), turning free-motion stitching into creative play! With a wealth of features quilters will love and beautiful BERNINA® embroidery, it will keep you quilting and embellishing for days to come.

Sewing Features:

BERNINA® Stitch Regulator (BSR) - This patented innovation 'sees' the fabric and regulates the length of your stitches, making free-motion stitching easy! (a BERNINA® exclusive!)
Beautiful Stitch Library - With 379 total stitches including 181 practical and decorative stitches, 3 alphabets and 7 buttonholes to choose from.
CB Hook System - For the best quality stitching available on all of your projects
Temporary Altered Stitch Memory - you change the length, width and needle position on all stitches while sewing and the aurora remembers your stitch alterations until the machine is turned off (a BERNINA® exclusive!)
Ergonomic - The intuitive control panel, bright LCD screen, 3 thread cutters, bright CFL light and Free Hand System make sewing easier and faster
Start/Stop Button - use it with BSR and quilt without the foot control!

Embroidery Features (optional):

Editor Lite Software - View and edit designs on your own large PC screen, for faster processing and a more familiar format. Includes 5 alphabets and 65 designs (including 19 quilt designs).
Upgrade Editor Lite - (optional) Editor Lite Software can easily be upgraded to Editor, Auto-Designer or Designer Plus, expanding your embroidery possibilities.
Rescaling of Embroidery Designs - the software adds or subtracts stitches as needed when the size of the design is changed so your design is perfect at any size (a BERNINA® exclusive!).
Embroidery Control on your PC (EC on PC) - This innovative link between your personal computer and the aurora embroidery machine lets you control the embroidery process from the full color screen of your PC and send it to the aurora for stitching. And you can continue to use your computer while the aurora is stitching!

 

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True BERNINA quality packed into a lightweight model: the Bernina 240.

Everything about this machine says quality - from the CB hook, which ensures perfect stitches on any fabric, to the powerful DC motor, which penetrates layers of fabric at any speed.

The 240 is computerized and offers a variety of features to make your sewing more fun than ever before. The time-saving Temporary Altered Stitch Memory, which stores altered stitches in temporary memory, allowing you to access them later in the same sewing session. Plus, features such as an automatic needle threader and Needle Stop Up/Down take the frustration out of sewing, so you can focus on your creativity.

With the FHS (Freehand Sewing System), the activa 240 is great for quilters and the long term buttonhole memory, five buttonhole styles, and three alphabets, make it great for garment makers, crafters, and home dec sewers, too!.

 

True BERNINA quality packed into a lightweight model.

Everything about this machine says quality - from the CB hook, which ensures perfect stitches on any fabric, to the powerful DC motor, which penetrates layers of fabric at any speed. The activa 230 Patchwork Edition is the perfect piecing machine and is ideal for taking to classes.

The 230 PE is computerized and offers a variety of features to make your sewing more fun than ever before. The time-saving Temporary Altered Stitch Memory, which stores altered stitches in temporary memory, allowing you to access them later in the same sewing session. Plus, features such as an automatic needle threader and Needle Stop Up/Down take the frustration out of sewing, so you can focus on your creativity.

With long term buttonhole memory three buttonhole styles, and two alphabets, the activa 230 PE is also great for garment makers, crafters, and home dec sewers.

True BERNINA quality packed into a lightweight model.

Everything about this machine says quality - from the CB hook, which ensures perfect stitches on any fabric, to the powerful DC motor, which penetrates layers of fabric at any speed.

The activa 220 is computerized and offers a variety of features to make your sewing more fun than ever before. The time-saving Temporary Altered Stitch Memory, which stores altered stitches in temporary memory, allowing you to access them later in the same sewing session. Plus, features such as an automatic needle threader and Needle Stop Up/Down take the frustration out of sewing, so you can focus on your creativity.

Click on the 'View Brochure' link below to get more detailed information on the active 220. Wherever you wish to begin your sewing adventure, there is a BERNINA just right for the task.


This gem of a sewing machine has the BERNINA features and easy convenience beginners love...at a very affordable price. The model 1008: ideal for sewing quilts, crafts and garments, the machine offers 16 practical and decorative stitches plus an easy-to-sew buttonhole. And every stitch is perfectly balanced and evenly placed right where you want it.

As for convenience, it's built right in. Stitch selection is fast and easy. And the machine tells you which presser foot, stitch length and width, and needle position you'll need for the best result. There's also a handy thread cutter, a bobbin winder you can't overfill, and a host of other features that make sewing simple and fun.

The new Bernette 90e for BERNINA.

Included on Model 90e are these useful features: 28 practical and decorative stitches, 7mm stitch width, rotary hook system, and a one-step automatic buttonhole. The DC motor offers more power for thicker fabrics and quilt layers and the Needle Up/Down feature gives you control when you need it such as when appliquéing or quilting. An LCD screen shows stitch information so you'll know your settings at a glance. The machine comes with four standard presser feet: Zigzag (universal) Foot, Zipper Foot, Buttonhole Foot and Button Sew-On Foot.

The perfect traveling mate and the optimum companion for classes, the Bernette 80e is the third of four models, each with a variety of quality features.

Included on Model 80e are these useful features: 26 practical and decorative stitches, 7mm stitch width, rotary hook system, and a one-step automatic buttonhole. The DC motor offers more power for thicker fabrics and quilt layers; the Needle Up/Down feature gives you control when you need it such as when appliquéing or quilting. The machine comes with four standard presser feet: Zigzag (universal) Foot, Zipper Foot, Buttonhole Foot and Button Sew-On Foot.

 

With its effortless handling and threading convenience, the Bernette 65 ensures all your sewing projects run smoothly. This is the second of four models, each with a variety of quality features.

Included on Model 65 are these useful features: 15 practical and decorative stitches, 7mm stitch width, rotary hook system, and a one-step automatic buttonhole. The machine comes with four standard presser feet: Zigzag (universal) Foot, Zipper Foot, Buttonhole Foot and Button Sew-On Foot.

Meet the new starter machine that'll make you feel like a pro. With practical features and ease of use, beginners can take a confident step into the world of sewing. This is the first of four models, each with a variety of quality features.

Included on the Bernette 55 are these useful features: 13 practical and decorative stitches, 5mm stitch width, and CB hook system. The machine comes with four standard presser feet: Zigzag (universal) Foot, Zipper Foot, Buttonhole Foot and Button Sew-On Foot.

 

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