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What longarm quilting is

Why longarms matter, what changes when you move off a domestic machine, and what you gain in time, comfort, and confidence.

See Every Stitch

Move Without Strain

Perfect Stitch Regulation

Effortless Artistic Control

Overcoming Fears

Five things quilters worry about before they buy. Open the one that sounds like you.

Longarms fit more spaces than most quilters expect.

Stationary tables need as little as 38 inches
Frames can require only 6 feet of wall space
Tables can roll on casters
Storage can be built under frame

If there’s room for creativity, there’s room for a longarm.

Frames are fully height adjustable.
You can quilt standing or seated.
Many quilters work comfortably from an office chair.

You don’t need strength — you need support.

A longarm is a long-term investment.

Financing options are available
Some owners offset costs by quilting for others
Many quilters find the machine pays for itself over time

Unlike many hobbies, a longarm can grow with you.

Every longarm quilter starts at the beginning.
When you buy locally, you receive:

Hands-on training
Follow-on education
Certified local technician support
Clubs and community

A longarm meets you where you are and grows with you.

Most owners use their machines more than expected.

Longarms become part of the household — used for quilts, gifts, donation projects, and creative exploration.

Our Machines

Five families, side by side. Every one of them is set up in the studio and ready to try.

Comparison of Handi Quilter machine families
Family	Stitch Sewing Machines	Stationary Choices	Moxie Family	Amara Family	Infinity
Best for	New sewists investing in quality	Smaller spaces	Beginners and compact spaces	Quilters who want room to grow	Top-of-the-line performance
Throat space	—	—	Moxie XL adds 3”	20” or 24”	Maximum throat space
Frame sizes	—	In-Sight or Lift table	6’, 8’, or 10’	Studio3: 8’, 10’, or 12’	Gallery2: 10’ or 12’
Pro-Stitcher	—	—	Pro-Stitcher Lite	Pro-Stitcher Premium	—

Not sure what your room can take? Call or text and we will work it out together.

STITCH SEWING MACHINES

Reliable Power for Quilting & Garment Sewing

Handi Quilter Stitch™ sewing machines are designed for quilters and sewists who want strong motors, smooth stitching, and dependable performance.

Ideal for:

New sewists investing in quality
Quilters upgrading older machines
Garment and bag makers
Preparing quilt tops for longarming

Stitch 310 – Solid, beginner-friendly Stitch 510 – Added power and precision Stitch 610 – Strong everyday sewing machine

Handi Quilter stationary sit-down quilting machine

Stationary Choices

Moxie ST & Amara ST – Perfect for smaller spaces. Enjoy true longarm quilting at home with this compact footprint designed to fit anywhere — just set it up, plug it in, and start quilting with smooth, professional results right at home.

Features:

Wide sightline (you can see where you are going)
Smooth quilt movement across the table
Familiar free-motion feel with beautiful regulated stitches at any speed
Fits spaces as small as 38 inches; with folded side extensions available

Amara ST In-Sight table Amara ST Lift table Moxie ST In-sight table Moxie ST Lift table

Handi Quilter Moxie longarm quilting machine

MOXIE FAMILY

Affordable, capable, and confidence-building.

Frame sizes: 6’, 8’, or 10’
Moxie XL adds 3” of throat space
Compatible with Pro-Stitcher Lite

Great for beginners and compact spaces.

Moxie Little Foot Frame Moxie Loft Moxie XL

Handi Quilter Amara longarm quilting machine

AMARA FAMILY

Handi Quilter best-selling longarm.

20” or 24” throat space
Studio3 Frame: 8’, 10’, or 12’
Compatible with Pro-Stitcher Premium
Smooth, powerful, and expandable

Ideal for quilters who want room to grow.

Amara ST (Sit Down Machine) Amara + 10 or 12′ Studio2 Frame Amara + Little Foot Frame Amara 24 + 10′ or 12′ Gallery2 Frame

INFINITY

Top-of-the-line performance with maximum throat space.

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Infinity + 10 or 12-foot Gallery2 Frame Infinity 28

Creative Journey Possibilities

Visuals of blocks, borders, density, design play.

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Short Customer Stories

Sixteen quilters across five islands. Pick yours.

Gloria didn’t think she needed a longarm until she felt how much easier it was on her body. She flew to Oʻahu to test machines and now quilts whenever time allows between travels.

Carol upgraded her Sweet Sixteen stationary machine to an Insight Table with added drawers. Small upgrades over time have made quilting easier and more enjoyable.

Carol was my very first customer. Six months after financing her Moxie, she was quilting for others and covering her payments—and then some.

Tish was gifted a Moxie with Pro-Stitcher Lite for Christmas and had it shipped to Molokaʻi. I visited for hands-on training and made sure she felt confident from day one.

Ruth thought condo living meant no longarm—until we found 38 inches of space. Her Capri on an Insight Table fits perfectly, and quilts are getting finished fast.

Sandi took advantage of last-chance pricing on a Simply Sixteen and paired it with a Studio 3 Frame. With direct shipping and on-island setup, everything went smoothly.

Mimi quilts queen-size projects on a Simply Sixteen with a Little Foot Frame. Adding ProStitcher proved you really can make it work in the space you have.

At 80, Meriel wasn’t sure she could learn to longarm with her physical limits. Today she quilts comfortably using an office chair and Pro-Stitcher with family support.

Learning swirls and pebbles on a Moxie took some adjusting, but now she knows what designs work best. The bonus—her granddaughter quilts right alongside her.

Winnie and Lewis flew to Oʻahu to test drive before buying. Quilting is Winnie’s creative outlet while caring for her daughter, and Lewis happily rearranged the space to make it work.

Over two years, Lori grew from a Simply Sixteen to an Amara with Pro-Stitcher. If it’s fabric—quilts, rugs, bags—she’s quilting it.

Adina came to our retreat for two years to learn and try different machines and feet. When a used Amara with Pro-Stitcher fit her budget, her dream wall became reality.

Jan had never made a quilt but wanted to skip basting and finishing and found room for a Little Foot Frame with PS. Her first project was a memory quilt for her neighbor.

Tina bought an Amara 24 with quilt-from-the-back as a retirement gift. A year later and practicing on donation quilts, she added Pro-Stitcher and finished 20 quilts in one month.

Claire loved the clubs and community but didn’t think a longarm was possible. With a Black Friday promotion and a garage setup, she’s finally finishing her tub of quilt tops.

Anita planned to wait until retirement, but after test driving she didn’t. She’s quilting on her Amara24 with Quilt From the Back and Rulers on her grandson quilts.

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