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The 5-foot BERNINA Hoop Frame is designed for minimal space requirements and is compatible with all domestic sewing machines as well as the BERNINA longarm machines Q 16 and Q 16 PLUS. The frame features optimal gripping during hooping.
Innovative clamps hold the quilted section to maximize quiltable space, while the front rail with a ratchet system fine-tunes the tension, preventing puddles or wrinkles. Side leaders accommodate very small quilts, and the easy-access take-up rail allows for effortless machine changes. This setup enables comfortable quilting whether you prefer to sit or stand.
The BERNINA Hoop Frame (Item 1091537) is a compact, 5-foot-wide modular quilting frame priced around $3,999 to $4,299. It features a space-saving footprint of 5'10" x 3'3", an adjustable height of 32" to 44", and compatibility with BERNINA Q16, Q16 Plus, Q20, and major domestic sewing machines.Key Dimensions & SpecsFootprint: 5 feet 10 inches wide by 3 feet 3 inches deep (1.78 m x 1.01 m)Working Height: Adjustable from 32 inches to 44 inches (sit-down or stand-up use)Quilt Size Limit: Unlimited (uses an innovative clamping and re-hooping method to advance large quilts)Vertical Quiltable Space: 12.5 inches with Q16 / Q16 PLUSMain FeaturesStar-shaped rails on all sides for precise fabric grippingFront rail with a built-in ratchet tension system to prevent wrinkles or puddlesInnovative clamps and side leaders for managing small or large projectsInterchangeable carriage setups for switching between domestic and longarm machine heads
The BERNINA Hoop Frame (Part #1091537) is a premium, compact 5-foot quilting frame designed to bring professional-grade, free-motion quilting capabilities into space-conscious home studios Compatibility & Setup OptionsThis flexible system is available in two setup configurations and accommodates a wide variety of machines:BERNINA Q Series Longarms: Native compatibility with the Q16, Q16 PLUS, and Q20 longarm machines. It includes a Q Series frame carriage with front handles and specialized trough clamps.Domestic Sewing Machines: Universally compatible with most domestic sewing machines (ideally those with a throat space of 10 inches / 25 cm or larger, such as the BERNINA 7 Series, 8 Series, and 9 Series / B 990). The domestic version includes a specialized carriage with integrated handles and tensioning bungee straps.Core DimensionsFootprint (Length x Depth): 5'10” x 3'3” (1.78 m x 1.01 m).Adjustable Height: 32” to 44” (0.81 m to 1.14 m) to accommodate sitting or standing preferences.Quilt Size Capacity: Unlimited. The hoop-style design allows you to clamp a 5-foot section, quilt it, and then reposition/re-clamp the fabric to complete quilts up to king-size.Key Performance FeaturesStar-Shaped Rails: Engineered on all sides for a highly secure grip that ensures perfect hooping without slippage.Ratchet Tension System: Built into the front rail to seamlessly fine-tune the quilt sandwich tension, completely eliminating fabric puckering or wrinkling.Innovative Fabric Clamps: Heavy-duty, brand-specific clamps maximize the vertical quiltable space while holding the layers perfectly flat.Removable Take-Up Rail: Allows for effortless machine transitions so you can quickly detach your domestic machine for everyday sewing tasks.Project Adaptability: Comes equipped with side leaders for securing small quilt projects (like placements or pillows), and features rear table support for pantograph quilting.Are you planning to pair this frame with a domestic BERNINA sewing machine or a Q Series longarm? I can provide the exact throat space and vertical quilting dimensions for your specific setup.
- Extended US Warranty: Extended Warranty Available
- Length x depth: 5’10” x 3’3” (1.78 m x 1.01 m)
- Adjustable working height: 32” to 44” (0.81 m to 1.14 m)
- Maximum quilt size: not limited
- Quiltable vertical space with Q 16 / Q 16 PLUS: 12.5” (32 cm)
With its small footprint, the BERNINA Hoop Frame can easily fit your quilting space. It accommodates your current domestic sewing machine or a BERNINA Q 16 / Q 16 PLUS longarm machine.

































