Handi Quilter Longarm Quilting

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Handi Quilter Avante 18 with Studio Frame
Ref: 10143
In stock £9,000.00

The Cotton Patch is delighted to announce that we have been appointed to be the exclusive distributor for Handi Quilter ® products in the UK and can supply throughout Europe. Handi Quilter ® is a leading manufacturer of longarm quilting machine, computerised quilting systems, frames and quilting accessories based in the United States of America.

You can find profiles on some of our Handi Quilter customers and details on Handi Quilter customers who offer a professional quilting services here. To see a map of where our Handi Quilter Owners are located click here.


To make an appointment for a demonstration or for further information and to discuss your quilt frame or sewing machine requirements please call Geoff or Liz on 0121 702 2840. Or email mailorder@cottonpatch.co.uk
HQ 18 Avante
Handi Quilter Avante 18 Features and Specifications Handi Quilter Avante 18 Features and Specifications

The HQ18 Avanté TM 18" Quilting Machine conforms to all relevant European regulations and offers expanded quilting space, stitch regulation and a Precision-glide track with an 18" throat. This quality product is backed by the HQ warranty and support from both Handi Quilter ® and from The Cotton Patch in the UK. Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters, the HQ18 Avanté TM is a high-functioning longarm system designed to provide a professional frame for the home studio.

The HQ18 Avanté TM is supplied with the HQ Studio Frame which is a free-standing high-quality steel quilting frame that can be set up at 4', 8' or 12 foot . It features smooth bearings and hand wheels for easy turning, bungees for sideways tensioning and adjustable legs. The four poles snap-in easily and the sturdy ratchets facilitate correct tensioning of the quilt.

Included is our Handi Quilter Avante Starter Pack:
1 x 10163 Pack of 10 Needles 16/100-R
1 x 10163 Pack of 10 Needles 18/110-R
1 x 10191 Zinger Scissor Holder
1 x 9040 Scissors for Zinger
5 x 10194 Bobbon (M Class)
2 x 10185 Channel Lock
Features and Benefits of the HQ18 Avanté TM

• 18” throat to accommodate quilting projects with 15” of quilting space

• 2 kinds of stitch-regulation with precision control to provide consistent stitch quality

• stitch length from 4 stitches-per-inch to 18 stitches-per-inch

• stitch speed is up to 1800 stitches per minute

• two colour touch-sensitive screen controls front and back enable changes in stitch length, stitch regulation from manual to regulated and other settings to be made easily and quickly

• control whether the needle stops up or down and whether when you stop the stop is immediate or a few extra stitches are sewn (cruise)

• built in LED lights provide even coverage of your immediate quilting area and can be switched off and controlled using the touch-screen menu

• stitch counters (useful if you are charging for a quilting service)

• built in self-diagnostics

• integrated and adjustable laser light for following pantographs (Stencils)

• optional extras of wide range of designs for blocks and borders using Groovy Boards (plastic pantographs which are used with the Groovy Board stylus)

• Handi Quilter customer service and warranty as well as local support through The Cotton Patch

• Access to The Cotton Patch “Studio” for training (further announcements will be made later on our new training studio)

• conforms to relevant EU regulations

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