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.
HANDI QUILTER · 20-INCH SIT-DOWN QUILTING
Your hands. Your design. Room to create.
The Amara ST pairs a generous 20-inch quilting machine with an adjustable Lift Table. Sit comfortably and move the quilt beneath the needle, enjoying the creative control of free-motion quilting with InSight stitch regulation built into the table.
Designed around the quilter
- 20-inch throat: more space around the needle for handling your quilting. Throat size is not the size of a single finished quilting pass.
- Clear, accessible control: a 7-inch colour touchscreen puts machine settings within reach.
- See your stitches: adjustable LED lighting illuminates the working area, with a pinpoint needle laser to help locate the needle position.
- Repeatable tension settings: Easy-Set Tension provides a reference for returning to a setting after changing threads. Always test on a sample sandwich.
- Work at a comfortable height: the supplied Lift Table supports the machine and quilt while you guide the fabric.
How sit-down quilting works
The machine stays still while you move the quilt. Baste the quilt layers together before starting, then support the quilt’s weight across the table so it does not pull against your movements. InSight regulation responds to fabric movement to help maintain stitch length; you remain in charge of the design.
This is a good choice if you enjoy working directly with the quilt rather than steering a machine on a frame. Allow room around the table for larger quilts, even though no full-width quilting frame is needed.
Key specifications
| Throat | 20 inches |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 2,500 stitches per minute |
| Stitch regulation | 4–24 stitches per inch |
| Display | 7-inch colour touchscreen |
| Bobbin | Large-capacity M-class |
| Supplied support | Lift Table with built-in InSight regulation |
| Automation | Not compatible with Pro-Stitcher |
Included in this package
- Amara ST stationary quilting machine
- Lift Table with built-in InSight stitch regulation
- Separate bobbin winder
- Manufacturer-supplied standard feet and starter accessories
Before you order
Delivery and installation are additional. Specialist feet, rulers and optional accessories are not included unless itemised in your quotation. Pro-Stitcher cannot be fitted to this stationary package.
Common questions
Can I add computerised quilting later?
No—Amara ST is a hand-guided stationary machine and is not Pro-Stitcher compatible. If automation is important, compare the frame-mounted Amara 20 before deciding.
Can this replace my sewing machine?
It is a dedicated quilting machine, not a general-purpose machine for piecing or garment construction. Use your ordinary sewing machine to assemble the quilt top, then the Amara to quilt the layers together.
What information helps with a quotation?
Include your postcode, room dimensions, access details and typical quilt sizes. We can then confirm the package, availability and separately quoted delivery and installation.
Plan your quilting space
Measure your room and the delivery route before choosing a frame. Allow working space around the machine, not just the frame itself, and check doorways, stairs and access to power. Tell us your town or postcode, room dimensions and whether access is upstairs so delivery and installation can be quoted accurately.
Manuals & learning
Handi Quilter machine manuals · Longarm buyer’s guide
Compare our long arm quilting machines and Pro-Stitcher systems.
See the details
Compare Handi Quilter models, frames & automation
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.