Moxie 15
15-inch throat · up to 1,800 stitches/minute · 4–18 stitches/inch. A straightforward entry into hand-guided frame quilting, with stitch regulation and simple controls. Choose a Loft or Little Foot package.
Long Arm Quilting Machines
Find your space for better quilting
Explore Handi Quilter long arm quilting machines in New Zealand, from Moxie frame packages to the Amara 20 and Amara ST sit-down system. Compare the way you prefer to work, the space you have and whether computer-guided quilting is part of your plans.
All prices include GST. Delivery and installation are additional. These specialist packages are available by enquiry so the machine, frame and installation requirements can be confirmed before ordering.
Loft & Studio frames
Move the machine across a supported quilt and advance the layers as you finish each section. Choose around your largest quilts and available room.
Little Foot packages
A smaller, repositionable frame for compact workspaces. Quilt one area at a time, then move the quilt to continue.
Sit-down quilting
Keep the machine stationary and guide the quilt yourself. The Amara ST includes a Lift Table and is not Pro-Stitcher compatible.
Choose the right starting point
- Moxie 15: 15-inch throat and straightforward controls for hand-guided frame quilting.
- Moxie XL: 18-inch throat and a 4.3-inch touchscreen, with Loft or Little Foot packages.
- Amara 20: a 20-inch frame-mounted quilting machine with Studio 3 frame in our listed package.
- Amara ST: 20-inch sit-down quilting with an adjustable Lift Table.
- Pro-Stitcher: separate, model-specific automation upgrades—Lite for compatible Moxie machines and Premium for supported Handi Quilter longarms.
Throat measurements are not the usable quilting area or maximum quilt width. See each listing for frame guidance, included equipment and compatibility. Please include your postcode, room dimensions and intended quilt sizes when enquiring.
Compare machines, frames and Pro-Stitcher
Moxie, Moxie XL or Amara?
Choose by how you want to quilt, the space you have and the controls you will use—not just maximum speed.
Moxie XL
18-inch throat · up to 2,100 stitches/minute · 4–18 stitches/inch. More working space than Moxie 15 and a 4.3-inch touchscreen. Choose this when you want a larger canvas for free-motion designs.
Amara 20
20-inch throat · up to 2,500 stitches/minute · 4–24 stitches/inch. A frame-mounted step up with a 7-inch touchscreen, Easy-Set Tension and adjustable front handlebars for detailed quilting.
Amara ST
20-inch throat · up to 2,500 stitches/minute · 4–24 stitches/inch. The sit-down choice: move the quilt across the Lift Table while the machine stays still. It is not a Pro-Stitcher frame-automation package.
Throat size is the space within the machine, not the usable quilting depth or maximum quilt size. Quilt rolls and frame clearances reduce the working area. Maximum speed is a capability, not a recommended speed for every design.
Loft, Little Foot or sit-down?
Loft: roll the quilt forward
The quilt is supported on poles while you move the machine. An 8ft frame needs a dedicated area plus room to stand, load the quilt and access the sides. It suits quilters who prefer progressing across a supported quilt.
Little Foot: a compact frame
The approximately 5ft frame saves floor space. Reposition the quilt to reach successive areas; its compact footprint does not mean an entire large quilt fits in the stitching area at once. Plan time for repositioning.
Sit-down: guide the fabric
Amara ST supports the quilt on a table, without a long roller frame. You control the quilt’s movement and need enough surrounding support for its bulk. A different working method—not simply a smaller version of frame quilting.
For Amara 20, see the frame stated in its package listing. Measure your room, doorways and access route; frame length alone is not the full working footprint.
Stitch regulation or Pro-Stitcher?
Stitch regulation helps keep stitches consistent as you guide the machine or quilt. It does not steer a design. Pro-Stitcher adds computer-guided movement to a compatible frame-mounted machine.
- Pro-Stitcher Lite for Moxie 15 and Lite for Moxie XL: choose the installation kit for your exact model.
- Pro-Stitcher Premium: for supported frame-mounted Amara/Forte/Infinity configurations; compatibility is not determined by throat size alone.
- Amara ST is a stationary sit-down machine and is not compatible with these frame-automation packages.
Automation is an additional purchase unless expressly included. You still prepare and load the quilt, select and position designs, manage thread and advance the quilt.
Manufacturer comparison & buying guides
- Handi Quilter machine comparison chart (PDF)
- Longarm quilting buyer’s guide (PDF)
- Computerised quilting buyer’s guide (PDF)
These manufacturer resources cover a wider range and may show different regional packages or earlier models. Refer to the individual Direct Sewing listing and your quotation for the supplied frame, inclusions, New Zealand pricing and installation.
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