bernette b79 Harry Potter Special Edition Sewing & Embroidery Machine | 500 Stitches | Limited Edition 2-in-1 Combo Machine
For the Maker Who Also Happens to Love Magic
This isn't a novelty machine dressed up with a sticker. The bernette b79 Harry Potter Special Edition is the same top-of-the-line 2-in-1 combo machine that serious sewists and embroiderers love — with all the performance of the standard b79 — wrapped in an exclusive limited-edition design that makes it genuinely one of a kind.
The sleek black exterior, hidden Wizarding World details throughout, and a startup sequence that casts Lumos across the screen are only the beginning. Inside, the Harry Potter Edition brings 52 exclusive designs — 10 built directly into the machine and 42 more accessible through OESD catalog access — plus 5 Harry Potter decorative stitches you won't find on any other machine. Hogwarts crests, owls, lightning bolts, iconic symbols from the series: they're all here, stitch-ready, waiting for your next project.
All the Power of the b79, None of the Compromise
The Harry Potter Edition doesn't trade performance for personality. Everything that makes the standard b79 one of bernette's best machines is fully intact.
500 built-in stitches cover everything from utility work and buttonholes to decorative patterns, quilting stitches, and 7 alphabet fonts — including 5 exclusive Harry Potter decorative stitches built into the machine. The Stitch Designer lets you go further, creating and saving your own custom stitches from scratch. Maximum stitch width of 7mm means real room for decorative expression, and the included 7mm stitch plate is paired with a straight stitch plate for precise embroidery results.
The integrated Dual Feed system moves fabric evenly from both the top and bottom simultaneously — an essential feature for quilting through layers, working with tricky fabrics, and achieving consistent results on every seam. At 1,000 stitches per minute and with 9" of workspace to the right of the needle, the machine moves as fast as your ideas do.
Embroidery That Brings the Wizarding World to Life
Attach the embroidery module and the possibilities multiply. Three included hoops cover large (260×160mm), medium (120×180mm), and small (50×70mm) project sizes, with automatic hoop detection that shows the exact embroidery area on the touchscreen the moment you attach it. The generous 260×160mm field lets you stitch large, detailed motifs without re-hooping.
The machine comes pre-loaded with 250 embroidery designs — 10 of which are exclusive Harry Potter motifs unavailable anywhere else — and OESD catalog access unlocks 42 additional Wizarding World designs. All designs can be edited on the 5-inch touchscreen: rotate, flip, scale, and combine without ever touching a computer. USB connectivity means your purchased design files load directly, with no conversion required.
For even more creative range, the included bernette "Boost Your Creativity" embroidery software opens design editing and customization on your desktop or laptop.
Intuitive Enough for Beginners, Capable Enough for Everyone Else
The 5-inch color touchscreen is centrally positioned and paired with multi-function knobs for quick physical adjustments — stitch length, width, and design positioning all within reach without navigating menus. Built-in tutorials walk you through machine operation whenever you need them. The semi-automatic needle threader, low bobbin sensor, programmable automatic thread-cutting foot pedal, and knee lifter for hands-free presser foot control mean the machine handles the technical details while you focus on the project.
Four LED lights illuminate the full workspace so nothing happens in the dark — magically or otherwise.
A Collectible Machine at Quilt Beginnings
This is a limited edition. When bernette's Harry Potter Special Edition inventory is gone, it won't be restocked. If you've been looking for a reason to get the machine you've always wanted, this is a particularly good one.
Come see it in person at 6591 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, Ohio — we'd love to show you what it can do. Call us at (614) 799-2688.
KEY FEATURES
- Limited edition black finish with exclusive Wizarding World design details
- Lumos startup sequence
- 500 built-in stitches including 5 exclusive Harry Potter decorative stitches
- 10 exclusive Harry Potter embroidery designs built into the machine
- 42 additional Harry Potter motifs via OESD catalog access
- 250 total pre-installed embroidery designs
- Stitch Designer for custom stitch creation and saving
- 7mm maximum stitch width
- Integrated Dual Feed for even feeding on all fabrics and layers
- 5-inch color touchscreen with multi-function knobs
- Detachable embroidery module with 3 hoops included
- 260×160mm maximum embroidery area with automatic hoop detection
- On-screen design editing — rotate, flip, scale, combine
- USB connectivity — accepts most embroidery file formats without conversion
- Includes bernette "Boost Your Creativity" embroidery software
- Knee lifter for hands-free presser foot control
- Programmable foot pedal with automatic thread-cutting back-kick
- Semi-automatic needle threader
- Low bobbin sensor
- 9" workspace to the right of the needle
- 4 LED lights
- 1,000 stitches per minute
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Detachable embroidery module
- 3 embroidery hoops: large (260×160mm), medium (120×180mm), small (50×70mm)
- 10 presser feet: zigzag, embroidery (JK), embroidery (JL), zipper, buttonhole with slide, blindstitch, button sew-on, overlock, free motion, hopper embroidery
- 7mm stitch plate and straight stitch plate
- Slide-on extension table
- Knee lifter
- bernette "Boost Your Creativity" embroidery software
- OESD catalog access (42 additional Harry Potter designs)
- USB connectivity
- Dust cover with accessory pockets
SPECIFICATIONS
- Brand: bernette (by BERNINA)
- Model: b79 Harry Potter Special Edition
- Edition: Limited Edition
- Exterior: Exclusive black finish with Wizarding World detailing
- Startup: Lumos sequence
- Machine Type: Computerized 2-in-1 Sewing & Embroidery Combo
- Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
- Built-In Stitches: 500 (including 5 exclusive Harry Potter decorative stitches)
- Max Stitch Width: 7mm / Max Stitch Length: 5mm
- Pre-Installed Embroidery Designs: 250 (including 10 exclusive Harry Potter motifs)
- Additional HP Designs: 42 via OESD catalog access
- Embroidery Alphabets: 7 fonts
- Max Embroidery Area: 260×160mm (approx. 10¼" × 6¼")
- Hoop Sizes: Large (260×160mm), Medium (120×180mm), Small (50×70mm)
- Hoop Detection: Automatic
- Display: 5-inch color touchscreen
- Dual Feed: Yes — integrated
- Speed: Up to 1,000 stitches per minute
- Workspace: 9" to the right of the needle
- Lighting: 4 LED lights
- Connectivity: USB
- Software Included: bernette Boost Your Creativity
- Available at: Quilt Beginnings, 6591 Sawmill Rd, Dublin OH 43017 · (614) 799-2688
FAQ
How is the Harry Potter Special Edition different from the standard bernette b79? The Harry Potter Edition shares all of the standard b79's core capabilities — 500 stitches, Dual Feed, 5" touchscreen, embroidery module, 260×160mm embroidery area — but adds an exclusive black exterior with Wizarding World design details, a Lumos startup sequence, 5 Harry Potter-exclusive decorative stitches, 10 exclusive Harry Potter embroidery motifs built into the machine, and access to 42 additional Harry Potter designs through OESD. It also includes 250 pre-installed embroidery designs versus the standard b79's 208.
Is this machine limited edition? Yes. The bernette b79 Harry Potter Special Edition is a limited-edition release. Once current inventory is gone, it will not be restocked. Contact Quilt Beginnings at (614) 799-2688 to check availability.
Is the Harry Potter Special Edition good for beginners? Yes. Despite its advanced feature set, the b79 is designed to be approachable for sewists at all levels. The touchscreen walks you through stitch and design selection, built-in tutorials guide machine operation, and automatic features reduce the technical friction of getting started. It's a machine you grow into, not out of.
What Harry Potter designs are included? The machine comes with 10 exclusive Harry Potter embroidery motifs built directly in — featuring Hogwarts-inspired imagery including crests, owls, lightning bolts, and iconic Wizarding World symbols. OESD catalog access unlocks 42 additional Harry Potter designs, and the machine also includes 5 exclusive Harry Potter decorative stitches.
Can I use my own embroidery designs on this machine? Yes. The b79 Harry Potter Edition accepts most common embroidery file formats via USB, with no conversion software required. The included bernette "Boost Your Creativity" software adds design editing capability on your computer.
Can I see it in person at Quilt Beginnings? Yes — stop in at 6591 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, Ohio or call (614) 799-2688. We're happy to show you both the sewing and embroidery sides and help you decide if it's the right machine for your creative work.