Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery are so easy with the BERNINA 590 E! This model from the BERNINA 5 Series is perfect for sewists, quilters and embroiderers, allowing you to sew a quilt lots of layers with speed and to handle bigger projects. The Sewing and Embroidery Consultants offer direct on-screen support and answer your questions whenever you need them! Sewing space to the right of the needle is 8.5 in. (215 mm). The automatic thread cutter operates three steps in one: cuts the thread, lifts the needle, and raises the presser foot. Handle all kinds of material with ease, from chiffon to leather: the BERNINA Hook keeps the stitches consistent and precise with a maximum speed of 1,000 stitches per minute. Large easy-to-navigate touch screen with just one click to switch to embroidery mode. Complete onscreen editing of embroidery designs: positioning, mirroring, rotating, scaling, combining; your maximum embroidery area is 15.7 in. x 5.9 in. (400 mm x 150 mm) with Midi hoop functionality. Visit the BERNINA website for complete details on the B 590 E. MSRP is $8,199.00 — email us for the Artistic Artifacts price!