Handi Quilter

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In case you did not know, Bernina Sewing and Design Center is an official representative of the Handi Quilter. We have three different models to choose from. Please let us know if you need additional information or a demo!

HQ Pro-Stitcher
Computer-guided quilting for your HQ quilting machine

Handi Quilter® is a leading manufacturer of quilting machines, systems, and quilting accessories. Made and assembled in the USA, HQ Pro-Stitcher’s™ precision stitch-regulated systems provides you the highest quality product, backed by the HQ warranty and network of local representatives. Using integrated features of HQ technology, the HQ Pro-Stitcher™ allows you the best of both worlds: Computerized Quilting and Free-Motion Quilting with the flick of a switch.

The HQ Pro-Stitcher is available for the following stitch-regulated HQ quilting machines
HQ Sixteen®
HQ18 Avanté®
HQ24 Fusion®


Features and benefits of the HQ Pro-Stitcher

 - 8" color touch-screen monitor mounted on your HQ stitch-regulated quilting machine
 - View and manipulate designs on the screen right at the machine
 - Resize, Rotate and Repeat (horizontally and vertically) designs to fit specific areas
 - Two-point Rotation to place border designs and fit odd angles
 - Precisely Reposition designs using Find Center Point or Find Star Point
 - Crop designs to fit your quilt
 - Find New Start Point if your thread breaks
 - Set quilting speed and stitches-per-inch
 - Steady free-motion movement with minimal cables or wiring attached
 - No additional PC needed to run the HQ Pro-Stitcher (PC needed for downloading, creating and storing designs)
 - Simple-to-use integrated graphic setting with quilt-friendly menus
 - Fingertip help menus on every screen
 - Quilt edge-to-edge or block patterns with confidence in a few simple steps
 - Ability to read most available digital quilt patterns (.hqf, qli, txt)
 - Switch from computerized quilting to free-motion quilting in seconds with a flick of the quick-release mechanism
 - Silent, integrated motor-control systems with fluid motion control
 - Exclusive design software included for designing your own patterns
 - Easy-to-download your favorite patterns from a USB port
 - Quick set-up; be quilting in no time!
 - Hand-crafted in the USA and built with integrated HQ technology following our 7-step quality control program

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HQ24 Fusion Long-arm Quilting Machine

The HQ24 Fusion combines HQ integrated technology and HQ engineering with all of the functionality quilters demand. Made and assembled in the USA, the HQ Fusion precision stitch-regulated system provides you with the highest quality product of any long-arm quilting machine, backed by the HQ warranty and network of local representatives. Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters®, the HQ24 Fusion is a high functioning long-arm system that enables you to achieve your quilting vision in your home or professional studio.

Features and benefits of the HQ Fusion Long-arm Quilting Machine

 - 24” throat for your largest projects, consistent stitch quality
   from 4 stitches-per-inch up to 24 stitches-per-inch
 - 2 modes of stitch regulation: Precision and Cruise
 - 20" of open quilting space; quilt from crib to king with ease
 - Large "M" class bobbin
 - Fingertip controls allow you to switch quickly from manual
   mode to stitch-regulation mode
 - Built-in adjustable LED lighting functions with menu control
 - Warm/Cool/Neutral or UV
 - Speeds up to 2200 precision stitches-per-minute
 - Tilt-action, color touch-screens
 - Set your preferred settings
 - Full- and half-stitch settings
 - Needle position control
 - Stitch counters
 - Built in diagnostics
 - Video and audio playback options
 - Thread-break sensor
 - Integrated, adjustable laser light
 - Built-in connection point for HQ Micro Handles
 - 12' Professional Studio Frame System; load and quilt with no additional adjustment needed
 - Precision-Glide aluminum track for the smoothest quilting
 - HQ customer service and warranty
 - Optional accessories: HQ Pro-Stitcher, Groovy Board Adaptor & Stylus

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HQ18 Avanté 18” Long-arm Quilting Machine

Handi Quilter® offers expanded quilting space, two modes of stitch-regulation and a Precision-Glide track option in an eighteen-inch quilting machine. HQ integrated technology and HQ engineering provide all of the functionality that quilters demand along with the smoothest stitch in the industry. This quality product is backed by the HQ warranty and a large network of local representatives. Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters®, the HQ18 Avanté is a high-functioning long-arm system designed to the way you quilt.

 - 18” throat to accommodate your larger projects
 - 2 modes of stitch-regulation: Precision and Cruise.
   Consistent stitch quality from 4 stitches-per-inch up to 18
   stitches-per-inch
 - 15” of open quilting space: quilt from crib to king with ease
 - Color touch-screen controls allow switching quickly from
   manual mode to stitch-regulation mode
 - Use any thread you want
 - Menu-controlled LED lights are included
 - Speeds up to 1800 precision stitches-per-minute
 - Color touch-screens on front and back handlebars
 - Save your preferred settings
 - Needle-stop position control
 - Stitch counters
 - Built-in diagnostics
 - Adjustable sound levels
 - Integrated, adjustable laser light
 - High-speed rotary hook with large capacity "M"-class bobbin
 - Precision-Glide aluminum track available on HQ Studio Frame
 - HQ technology and innovation
 - HQ customer service and warranty
 - Optional Accessories: HQ Pro-Stitcher®, Groovy Board adaptor and stylus & HQ Micro Handles

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