Handi Quilter Retailer
Machines and Quilting Supplies, Serving Across Hawai'i.
Summer Classes Finishing in August
Financing and Payment Plans Available
Don't convince yourself a longarm is out of reach due to space or cost. Talk to Barb and get the facts. HQ offers 0% for 12 months. Barb offers monthly payments on floor models.
Who we are
Explore quilt making and longarm quilting.
Step into a world where every stitch tells a story, and every quilt is on it’s own journey. Learn to make a quilt or continue to build your skills. Sewing machines, extensive thread collection, fabric, batting and all other quilt supplies available.
Explore Our Vibrant longarm community, where passion meets craftmanship, and inspiration knows no bounds. Find the right size machine for your space and budget. Longarm quilting is for everyone, test drive today. Discover computerized quilting with Pro-Stitcher. It’s like a giant embroidery machine.
Your quilting education starts here, find inspiration and a place you can embrace your style of quilting.
Event Calender
Upcoming HQ Education Event
September 25th & 26th
2 Days of exploring longarm quilting. A personal tour through how quilts are loaded on a frame, hands on varies methods of quilting on a longarm machine. Free motion, rulers, marking and more. Two days of quilting comradery takes the mystery out of longarm quilting, provides owners answers and tips, builds knowledge and confidence how quilts are quilted on a longarm. If you send your quilts out; come see how they are quilted.
September 27th
Join us on Saturday to discover digital design magic in the morning session. Enjoy demonstration of digital designs and learning what is possible with computerized quilting, personalize small projects and how fun, fast and amazing it all works. The afternoon we spend our time together learning how to plan how to quilt our finished top. All who have a pieced top need to join us to discuss how to quilt it. Don’t forget your notebook for the notes when discuss everyone’s quilts and design ideas.
September 28th
We finish on Sunday with a Mandala Workshop – What is a mandala? Stitching in a circle. This class is for everyone that stitches. Discover how to create a great table topper with Tina’s personal project. You can make mandalas on a sewing machine, longarm machine with free motion or with pro stitcher. This class is just in time for you to make as a holiday gift.
Tina Harris
Tina Harris, a Texas native, has been passionate about sewing and quilting since she was 7 years old. Over the past 30+ years, she has crafted beautiful quilts and keepsakes, honing her skills in longarming, embroidery, and machine applique. Many pieces of her work have hung in museums and exhibits throughout the country.
Tina is more than just a quilter. She’s a proud Texas A&M University graduate with over 25 years of experience in education and entrepreneurship. She’s made a signi cant impact on hundreds of lives through her teaching in public schools, private schools, and in corporate America.
Currently, Tina enjoys working with rulers and Pro-Stitcher designs while sharing her love for quilting to all who will listen.
In her personal life, she holds dear a quilt named “Be Strong and Courageous,” which beautifully captures her story through embroidered quotes from her late mother, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers, all of whom were accomplished seamstresses. Tina’s passion, expertise, and creativity would surely make your next event a memorable one.
Art Quilts Hawaii is a Quilting Business Supporting ALL of Hawaii
Welcome to the ONLY quilting business dedicated to quilters across all the islands—where creativity begins and confidence grows! You deserve to explore quilting through hands-on teaching, mentoring, and expert support, we’re here with everything you need—from fabric, thread, and batting to sewing and longarm machines with in-home machine service, we’re here to support every step of your quilting journey.
Note: Located out of home, in a residential area. The Art Quilts Hawaii – Quilt Shop is open during scheduled clubs & classes or call to make an appointment. Same day appointment possible, just make sure I’m home.
Handi Quilter Monthly Promotion
Free Lighting or a Roll of Batting or Bundle of Thread.
Start a Quilting Business in Hawaii—We Need You!
Quilters across Hawaii are looking for help to finish their quilts—Longarm Quilters are in Demand!
There are a few quilters on each island, this is your chance to step in, start a home-based business, and meet the growing demand. Longarm machines make quilting faster and easier, and with training and financing available, there’s no better time to get started.
Not interested in a business but want to start making gifts for the family. Make an appointment today; use the contact page or call Barb directly. Let’s get you started quilting!
Longarm Quilters For Hire on Oahu
Carol in Salt Lake – 808-386-1676
Tina in Kahala – 808-778-4929
Need help? Schedule a Home Visit
Only $45 for one-on-one help. Our team will come to you.
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Newsletter created to connect our quilting ohana. Listing the club and class schedule along with recaps, photos, links and stories.
HQ Ohana Support (text, call or zoom)
Get Answers to Your Questions
Contact Barb Today!
Ready to get your questions answered or take a machine for a test drive? Call now to schedule your personal appointment with Barb.
Need Help Getting Here?
Transportation is available for quilters who can’t drive to Ewa Beach, and pickup/drop-off is offered for quilters flying in from neighboring islands. Don’t let travel hold you back—Barb’s here to help!
- Every home needs a sewing machine - start sewing today
- Discover what Handi Quilter longarm machines are or get help learning about your machine?
- Troubleshooting quilt projects or figuring out the next step?
- Get hands on questions and answers about everything quilting?
- Help sorting your stash into workable projects
No justification needed, just ask. Contact me to and I will visit you and your machine.
Quilters on the neighboring islands; I would love to visit you. Let’s work out the airfare and transportation to and from the airport.
Fabric Panels with Hawaiian Quilt Block Designs
Available by Honest Fabric Click on the Logo below
Shop-Designer
Barb Rubio
Handi Quilter Service and Support Available
- Troubleshooting visit $45
- Annual Service $350
- New or Refresher Training $99
- Timing the machine $150
- Repairs vary - depends on parts
- Accessory deliver & install $99
- Travel to Neighboring Islands $150
