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Handi Quilter Amara 20 inch Longarm Quilter Machine - 20 Inches of Creativity at Your Fingertips

Experience quality, precision, and a world of quilting possibilities. From baby quilts to king-size, the Handi Quilter Amara long arm quilting machine is the perfect fit for your style of quilting.

Included HQ 5' Little Foot Frame

The HQ Little Foot Frame is your best choice for stand-up quilting in a small space. Just 5 feet long, it fits in the tightest studios and offers a quilting space of 14” x 48”.

Its innovative design accommodates any size quilt on its free-standing frame and it’s adjustable from 33” to 44” in height. Easy to assemble, this professional-grade system is made of high-quality steel. Leveling feet adjust to variable floor surfaces.

Optional HQ Studio3 Frame Upgrade

Compatible with HQ stand-up longarm quilting machines with throat spaces of 16"-20". Made of high-quality steel, the HQ Studio3 Frame is a robust, professional-grade combination table and frame system for the home or professional studio.

Studio Frame Features:

  • Choose the loading method you prefer with the QuiltMaster DuoLoad system - Standard or ClearView
  • High-quality steel provides a solid, free-standing foundation for your quilting
  • Zinc-plated hardware resists corrosion
  • Choose from 10-foot or 12-foot length options
  • Pole cradles provide accessibility for loading quilt batting
  • Height-adjustable legs with self-leveling feet accommodate a variety of floor surfaces
  • Adjustable side-arms for a custom depth and fit for your HQ longarm machine.
  • Built-in adjustable Bungee Grabbers for proper quilt management.
  • Out-of-the-box compatibility with the next generation of HQ longarm accessories.
  • Set of three quality canvas leaders with Velcro® attachment (1) 28” take-up leader and (2) 18” leaders
  • Bungee-style elastic side tensioning system
  • Built-in hand wheel, snap-in poles, and smooth-rolling bearings make advancing the quilt a simple task
  • Batting storage pole keeps batting rolls off the floor

Studio 3 Frame Loading Options

ClearView Loading

Often chosen for ruler work, this option clears the way for the use of longer or larger rulers and templates.

Standard Loading

Provides a visual reminder of actual quilting space and easy access to the bobbin area for oiling and bobbin changing.

Optional Accessories for the Studio Frame 3

  • Casters (pictured) for easy maneuverability
  • Hand Wheel (add to quilt top pole for two-handed quilt advance)
  • HQ Super Leader
  • HQ HighRise Table Lift
  • HQ Super Quilt Clamp
  • Easy-Grasp Quilt Clamps
  • Handi Hammock

Optional Quilt from the Back Kit

Quilt From the Back Kit Includes:

  • Rear handlebars with soft, grippable texture and programmable buttons. Easy to install.
  • 7-inch color touch screen controls the machine from the back
  • Adjustable laser light with post for use with pantograph
  • One Golden Threads Drift pantograph pattern
  • 4mm hex wrench for installation
  • Appropriate cabling
  • Installation instructions
  • Note: Also needed for installation: 2.5mm hex wrench (included in your machine accessory kit)

Two great ways to quilt from the back and achieve precise edge-to-edge patterns

Pantographs

These are printed paper templates that are traced using the laser light that is included in the kit.

Groovy Boards

These are durable, plastic templates that are traced with a Groovy Board Stylus (available separately).

Optional HQ Pro-Stitcher

Key Features of the Pro-Stitcher Software

  • 12-inch color touchscreen computer mounted on the HQ stitch-regulated quilting machine
  • Operate entire system from one screen
  • Includes more than 800 designs, including a designer showcase of motifs from your favorite designers
  • Switch between computer-guided and free-motion quilting at the touch of a button
  • Resize, Rotate and Repeat designs to fit specific areas
  • Skew or Align designs to fit any area with three or more points
  • Move designs into position by simply moving your finger across the screen
  • Stretch and resize a design using on-screen handles
  • Define and Fill an area with a design, using 2-corner (rectangles) or multi-point (any shape)
  • Save and move areas
  • Two-Point Rotation for border designs and fitting odd angles
  • Precisely reposition designs using the Center Point, Start Point, End Point, any corner of the design area, or any point within the design
  • Crop inside or outside of your design to fit your quilt, with the option to close the jumps or leave them open
  • Create new start/stop points
  • Place designs into borders and other odd-shaped spaces
  • Customizable speed and stitches-per-inch
  • Micro Tie-Off function
  • Ability to read most .hqf, .txt and .qli digital quilt patterns
  • Seamless integration with Art & Stitch for designing and adjusting your own patterns at the machine (optional software)
  • Mark and record multiple points for accurate stitch-in-the-ditch quilting
  • On-screen Grid and Ruler to measure designs or area on quilt
  • Reorder designs for stitching
  • Horizontal and vertical channel lock
  • Help menus always accessible

Introducing the NEW Pro-Stitcher Designer Software - Included With Your Purchase of a Pro-Stitcher!

Full-featured design software for creating paper or digitized quilting motifs

Pro-Stitcher Designer™ gives you the ability to quickly design, edit, customize, export, and import any quilting motif you can imagine.

Special Features:

  • Full-featured, vector-based drawing software to create your own digital quilting files
  • Easy-to-learn user interface and features
  • Free lifetime program updates
  • Full user support with manual, tutorials, and videos
  • Design and stitch motif library
  • Print design catalog
  • Compatible with all major longarm quilting file formats
  • Import and export vector formats
  • Batch save in all quilting formats
  • Draw original designs with Pencil, Line, Curve, 3-Point Arc, and Bezier tools
  • Customize, edit, and merge existing designs
  • Use design points and anchors for fine-tuned customization
  • Create quilt designs from artwork using Trace tools
  • Audition quilt patterns and preview with Slow Redraw
  • Use Auto-shapes to quickly draw original quilt patterns
  • Create repeated motifs with the Carousel and Reflect features
  • Convert True Type fonts to artwork
  • Add seam allowances to applique and EPP artwork
  • Customizable grids, including diagonal grid
  • Automatic fills including stipple and crosshatch
  • Print pantographs and tear-away stencils for use with home sewing machines and non-robotic longarm quilting machines
  • Quickly preview how designs repeat while drawing
  • Repeat designs to create edge-to-edge layouts.
More HQ Amara Top Features
20" of brightly-lit throat space
7-inch color touchscreen (Pro-Stitcher compatible for display use)
Menu-controlled QuiltMaster LED Lighting Package (throat, needle bar, bobbin)
QuiltMaster front handlebars: independently adjustable, ergonomic design with integrated micro handles
QuiltMaster servo-controlled stitch regulation for consistent stitching
Programmable handlebar buttons
Stitching speeds up to 2,500 stitches per minute
Consistent stitch quality from 4–24 stitches per inch
Two stitch regulation modes: Precision and Cruise
Five built-in tie-off stitches
High-speed rotary hook with large-capacity M-class bobbin
Manual mode with three customizable preset speeds
Pro-Stitcher ready (pre-installed internal cabling)
Handi Feet compatible (includes ruler foot and open-toe foot)
On-screen hand wheel control
Magnetic Tool Minder Collar
Bobbin-use estimator
Front Power Stitch
Thread-break sensor with alarm
Stitch counter
Easy needle change system
Needle stop up/down control
Five basting stitch options

Specifications
Specification
Details
Weight
60 lbs
Dimensions
24 × 24 × 24 in
Sewing Opening
228 mm × 521 mm (9" × 20.5")
Throat Space
20"
Touchscreen
7" Color
Max Speed
2,500 stitches per minute
Stitches Per Inch
4 – 24 SPI
Basting Mode
1 stitch per 1/4", 1/2", 1", 2", and 4"
Needle System
134
Recommended Needle Sizes
80/12 – 130/21
Hook System
Rotary, Horizontal Axis, M-class bobbin
Bobbin Type
Aluminum, Class M
Bobbin Case
Type MF
Needle Positioning
Up/Down, walking stitch, on-screen hand wheel
Power Consumption
120 watts maximum
Presser Foot Lift
5 mm
Needle Bar Stroke
35.3 mm
Take-Up Stroke
73 mm
Included Accessories
Bobbins (5)
Bobbin case
Needles (134) size 100/16 – pack of 10
Needles (134) size 110/18 – pack of 10
Open-toe Handi Foot (ruler foot installed)
Thread tray and thread mast
Handlebar button stickers (2)
EZ Pen Oiler
Quick Reference Card
Power cord
HQ Bobbin Winder
Screwdriver
Hex wrenches: 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm

File Formats
Category
Details
Opens
HQF, HQV, HQA, HQW, QLI, CQP, SSD, TXT, IQP, QCC, PAT, BQM, ANS, common embroidery files
Imports
SVG, AI, EPS, EMF, WMF, DXF, PLT, FCM, TT (TrueType fonts), BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF, GIF
Save As / Exports
SVG, PNG, JPG, HQF, HQV, HQA, HQW, QLI, CQP, SSP, TXT, IQP, PAT, BQM
Exports
SVG, AI, PLT, DXF, FCM
Minimum System Requirements
Operating System
Windows 8 – 8.1
Processor
1 GHz or faster (PAE, NX, SSE2 support)
Memory (RAM)
1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
Storage
16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
Graphics
DirectX 9 compatible with WDDM driver
Display
800 × 600 resolution
Other
USB port, mouse, internet access

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Handi Quilter Amara 20 inch Longarm Quilting Machine

  • Product Code: HQAMARA

Handi Quilter Amara 20 inch Longarm Quilter Machine - 20 Inches of Creativity at Your Fingertips

Experience quality, precision, and a world of quilting possibilities. From baby quilts to king-size, the Handi Quilter Amara long arm quilting machine is the perfect fit for your style of quilting.

Included HQ 5' Little Foot Frame

The HQ Little Foot Frame is your best choice for stand-up quilting in a small space. Just 5 feet long, it fits in the tightest studios and offers a quilting space of 14” x 48”.

Its innovative design accommodates any size quilt on its free-standing frame and it’s adjustable from 33” to 44” in height. Easy to assemble, this professional-grade system is made of high-quality steel. Leveling feet adjust to variable floor surfaces.

Optional HQ Studio3 Frame Upgrade

Compatible with HQ stand-up longarm quilting machines with throat spaces of 16"-20". Made of high-quality steel, the HQ Studio3 Frame is a robust, professional-grade combination table and frame system for the home or professional studio.

Studio Frame Features:

  • Choose the loading method you prefer with the QuiltMaster DuoLoad system - Standard or ClearView
  • High-quality steel provides a solid, free-standing foundation for your quilting
  • Zinc-plated hardware resists corrosion
  • Choose from 10-foot or 12-foot length options
  • Pole cradles provide accessibility for loading quilt batting
  • Height-adjustable legs with self-leveling feet accommodate a variety of floor surfaces
  • Adjustable side-arms for a custom depth and fit for your HQ longarm machine.
  • Built-in adjustable Bungee Grabbers for proper quilt management.
  • Out-of-the-box compatibility with the next generation of HQ longarm accessories.
  • Set of three quality canvas leaders with Velcro® attachment (1) 28” take-up leader and (2) 18” leaders
  • Bungee-style elastic side tensioning system
  • Built-in hand wheel, snap-in poles, and smooth-rolling bearings make advancing the quilt a simple task
  • Batting storage pole keeps batting rolls off the floor

Studio 3 Frame Loading Options

ClearView Loading

Often chosen for ruler work, this option clears the way for the use of longer or larger rulers and templates.

Standard Loading

Provides a visual reminder of actual quilting space and easy access to the bobbin area for oiling and bobbin changing.

Optional Accessories for the Studio Frame 3

  • Casters (pictured) for easy maneuverability
  • Hand Wheel (add to quilt top pole for two-handed quilt advance)
  • HQ Super Leader
  • HQ HighRise Table Lift
  • HQ Super Quilt Clamp
  • Easy-Grasp Quilt Clamps
  • Handi Hammock

Optional Quilt from the Back Kit

Quilt From the Back Kit Includes:

  • Rear handlebars with soft, grippable texture and programmable buttons. Easy to install.
  • 7-inch color touch screen controls the machine from the back
  • Adjustable laser light with post for use with pantograph
  • One Golden Threads Drift pantograph pattern
  • 4mm hex wrench for installation
  • Appropriate cabling
  • Installation instructions
  • Note: Also needed for installation: 2.5mm hex wrench (included in your machine accessory kit)

Two great ways to quilt from the back and achieve precise edge-to-edge patterns

Pantographs

These are printed paper templates that are traced using the laser light that is included in the kit.

Groovy Boards

These are durable, plastic templates that are traced with a Groovy Board Stylus (available separately).

Optional HQ Pro-Stitcher

Key Features of the Pro-Stitcher Software

  • 12-inch color touchscreen computer mounted on the HQ stitch-regulated quilting machine
  • Operate entire system from one screen
  • Includes more than 800 designs, including a designer showcase of motifs from your favorite designers
  • Switch between computer-guided and free-motion quilting at the touch of a button
  • Resize, Rotate and Repeat designs to fit specific areas
  • Skew or Align designs to fit any area with three or more points
  • Move designs into position by simply moving your finger across the screen
  • Stretch and resize a design using on-screen handles
  • Define and Fill an area with a design, using 2-corner (rectangles) or multi-point (any shape)
  • Save and move areas
  • Two-Point Rotation for border designs and fitting odd angles
  • Precisely reposition designs using the Center Point, Start Point, End Point, any corner of the design area, or any point within the design
  • Crop inside or outside of your design to fit your quilt, with the option to close the jumps or leave them open
  • Create new start/stop points
  • Place designs into borders and other odd-shaped spaces
  • Customizable speed and stitches-per-inch
  • Micro Tie-Off function
  • Ability to read most .hqf, .txt and .qli digital quilt patterns
  • Seamless integration with Art & Stitch for designing and adjusting your own patterns at the machine (optional software)
  • Mark and record multiple points for accurate stitch-in-the-ditch quilting
  • On-screen Grid and Ruler to measure designs or area on quilt
  • Reorder designs for stitching
  • Horizontal and vertical channel lock
  • Help menus always accessible

Introducing the NEW Pro-Stitcher Designer Software - Included With Your Purchase of a Pro-Stitcher!

Full-featured design software for creating paper or digitized quilting motifs

Pro-Stitcher Designer™ gives you the ability to quickly design, edit, customize, export, and import any quilting motif you can imagine.

Special Features:

  • Full-featured, vector-based drawing software to create your own digital quilting files
  • Easy-to-learn user interface and features
  • Free lifetime program updates
  • Full user support with manual, tutorials, and videos
  • Design and stitch motif library
  • Print design catalog
  • Compatible with all major longarm quilting file formats
  • Import and export vector formats
  • Batch save in all quilting formats
  • Draw original designs with Pencil, Line, Curve, 3-Point Arc, and Bezier tools
  • Customize, edit, and merge existing designs
  • Use design points and anchors for fine-tuned customization
  • Create quilt designs from artwork using Trace tools
  • Audition quilt patterns and preview with Slow Redraw
  • Use Auto-shapes to quickly draw original quilt patterns
  • Create repeated motifs with the Carousel and Reflect features
  • Convert True Type fonts to artwork
  • Add seam allowances to applique and EPP artwork
  • Customizable grids, including diagonal grid
  • Automatic fills including stipple and crosshatch
  • Print pantographs and tear-away stencils for use with home sewing machines and non-robotic longarm quilting machines
  • Quickly preview how designs repeat while drawing
  • Repeat designs to create edge-to-edge layouts.
More HQ Amara Top Features
20" of brightly-lit throat space
7-inch color touchscreen (Pro-Stitcher compatible for display use)
Menu-controlled QuiltMaster LED Lighting Package (throat, needle bar, bobbin)
QuiltMaster front handlebars: independently adjustable, ergonomic design with integrated micro handles
QuiltMaster servo-controlled stitch regulation for consistent stitching
Programmable handlebar buttons
Stitching speeds up to 2,500 stitches per minute
Consistent stitch quality from 4–24 stitches per inch
Two stitch regulation modes: Precision and Cruise
Five built-in tie-off stitches
High-speed rotary hook with large-capacity M-class bobbin
Manual mode with three customizable preset speeds
Pro-Stitcher ready (pre-installed internal cabling)
Handi Feet compatible (includes ruler foot and open-toe foot)
On-screen hand wheel control
Magnetic Tool Minder Collar
Bobbin-use estimator
Front Power Stitch
Thread-break sensor with alarm
Stitch counter
Easy needle change system
Needle stop up/down control
Five basting stitch options

Specifications
Specification
Details
Weight
60 lbs
Dimensions
24 × 24 × 24 in
Sewing Opening
228 mm × 521 mm (9" × 20.5")
Throat Space
20"
Touchscreen
7" Color
Max Speed
2,500 stitches per minute
Stitches Per Inch
4 – 24 SPI
Basting Mode
1 stitch per 1/4", 1/2", 1", 2", and 4"
Needle System
134
Recommended Needle Sizes
80/12 – 130/21
Hook System
Rotary, Horizontal Axis, M-class bobbin
Bobbin Type
Aluminum, Class M
Bobbin Case
Type MF
Needle Positioning
Up/Down, walking stitch, on-screen hand wheel
Power Consumption
120 watts maximum
Presser Foot Lift
5 mm
Needle Bar Stroke
35.3 mm
Take-Up Stroke
73 mm
Included Accessories
Bobbins (5)
Bobbin case
Needles (134) size 100/16 – pack of 10
Needles (134) size 110/18 – pack of 10
Open-toe Handi Foot (ruler foot installed)
Thread tray and thread mast
Handlebar button stickers (2)
EZ Pen Oiler
Quick Reference Card
Power cord
HQ Bobbin Winder
Screwdriver
Hex wrenches: 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm

File Formats
Category
Details
Opens
HQF, HQV, HQA, HQW, QLI, CQP, SSD, TXT, IQP, QCC, PAT, BQM, ANS, common embroidery files
Imports
SVG, AI, EPS, EMF, WMF, DXF, PLT, FCM, TT (TrueType fonts), BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF, GIF
Save As / Exports
SVG, PNG, JPG, HQF, HQV, HQA, HQW, QLI, CQP, SSP, TXT, IQP, PAT, BQM
Exports
SVG, AI, PLT, DXF, FCM
Minimum System Requirements
Operating System
Windows 8 – 8.1
Processor
1 GHz or faster (PAE, NX, SSE2 support)
Memory (RAM)
1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
Storage
16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
Graphics
DirectX 9 compatible with WDDM driver
Display
800 × 600 resolution
Other
USB port, mouse, internet access

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