The B 540 with embroidery: perfectly sized, feature packed and ready to sew, quilt and embroider quieter, faster, better and with fewer stops and starts. Experience the BERNINA 540 E difference today with powerful, fast and precise sewing as you handle big projects with ease! The embroidery module M includes the latest Smart Drive Technology (SDT). It elevates your embroidery experience with enhanced stitch quality as well as smoother and quieter movement. More precise and smoother embroidery, with large embroidery area of 15.7“×5.9“ (400×150mm). The B540E allows design edits directly on the screen during embroidery. Rotate, mirror, combine and rearrange with a simple touch of the screen. The Undo & Redo lets you easily go single steps back or forward while Group & Ungroup lets you edit all at once or individually. The B54E is perfect for decorative stitches, and thanks to the Adaptive Thread Tension you get optimal thread tension for perfect stitch quality on both sides of the fabric. Sew any material with ease: increase pressure for thin materials and reduce pressure for thick materials. Sew perfect stitches with 9 mm stitch width and the convenient, front-load jumbo bobbin means fewer stops. The BERNINA Hook keeps the stitches consistent and precise, and fast too, sewing at a maximum speed of 900 stitches per minute. Thanks to the automatic thread cutter your threads are cut automatically and the needle will be lifted afterwards. Easy to navigate color touch screen with on-screen, there-when-you-need-it, Sewing Consultant, which helps you find the right settings and lets you make suggested adjustments quickly with the Multi-function knobs. Five presser feet are included: Reverse pattern foot, Overlock foot, Automatic Buttonhole foot with slide, Zipper foot and Open embroidery foot; and numerous practical, decorative stitches and buttonholes are built in. The extended freearm offers a generous 8.5 inches right of the needle, giving you plenty of room for quilts, garment sewing and more. Visit the BERNINA website for complete details on the B540 and to download the operating manual. Your MSRP price of $5,749 includes shipping — your BERNINA will arrive from Chicago. Email us if you have any questions.