{"product_id":"handi-quilter-forte-24-gallery-2-frame","title":"Handi Quilter Forte 24 with 12ft Gallery 2 Frame","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1100px;margin:auto;line-height:1.65;color:#29342d\"\u003e\n\u003cheader style=\"padding:24px;background:#f5f6f2;border-radius:12px\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"letter-spacing:.12em;font-size:.85em\"\u003eHANDI QUILTER · 24-INCH LONGARM QUILTING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore room for the quilting you love.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a dedicated quilting space around the Handi Quilter Forte 24. A generous 24-inch throat gives you room to develop flowing designs, while the included 12ft Gallery 2 frame supports your quilt as you guide the machine. From personal projects to a busy quilting studio, this is a setup for quilters ready to make frame quilting a central part of their craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003caside style=\"padding:18px 22px;background:#f3f5f2;border-left:4px solid #6d8461;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnquire to order · NZ$39,990 including GST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery and installation are additional.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the product enquiry form to confirm availability, lead time, room requirements and a delivered quotation. Computerised quilting is an optional upgrade, not included in this package.\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour New Zealand package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandi Quilter Forte 24 longarm quilting machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12ft Gallery 2 frame and carriage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront handlebars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate bobbin winder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe machine photos show the Forte 24 and its controls; quilts, thread and studio props are not included. Refer to the package above and your final quotation for supplied equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"max-width:720px;margin:26px auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/handi-quilter-forte-24-machine.jpg?v=1791154607\" alt=\"Handi Quilter Forte 24 longarm quilting machine with touchscreen and front handlebars\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-width:100%\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.9em;color:#59645c\"\u003eForte 24 machine with front touchscreen and handlebars. The 12ft Gallery 2 frame is included in this package but is not shown in this machine-only photograph.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControl that keeps you focused on the quilt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24-inch throat:\u003c\/strong\u003e generous space between the needle and machine body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7-inch colour touchscreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e accessible controls for settings and quilting functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision and Cruise stitch regulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e supports consistent stitches as you guide the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy-Set Tension:\u003c\/strong\u003e a reference for repeatable thread-tension adjustments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable, programmable front handlebars:\u003c\/strong\u003e position your grip for comfortable hand-guided quilting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED lighting and needle-position laser:\u003c\/strong\u003e help illuminate and locate your stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM-class bobbin and thread-break alarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e practical features for longer quilting sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"max-width:720px;margin:26px auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/handi-quilter-forte-24-front-controls.jpg?v=1791154630\" alt=\"Handi Quilter Forte 24 front touchscreen and adjustable handlebars\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-width:100%\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.9em;color:#59645c\"\u003eFront controls and handlebars, shown while quilting.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThroat space: 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum sewing speed: 2,500 stitches per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch regulation: 4–24 stitches per inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual quilting mode available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame supplied: 12ft Gallery 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroat size is not the usable quilting depth. The quilt roll and frame clearances reduce working space as you progress. Maximum speed is a capability, not a recommended speed for every design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlan a workspace you can enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 12ft frame needs a dedicated room or studio area, plus clearance for loading, moving around the frame and accessing the machine. Measure doorways and the delivery route as well as the room itself. We will confirm the installation layout before your order is finalised; nominal frame length is not the complete working footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"max-width:720px;margin:26px auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/handi-quilter-forte-24-quilting.jpg?v=1791154622\" alt=\"Handi Quilter Forte 24 quilting a patchwork quilt on a frame\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-width:100%\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.9em;color:#59645c\"\u003eForte 24 in a quilting workspace. Lifestyle photograph illustrates the machine in use; confirm the supplied frame configuration from your quotation.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-guided now, automation as an option\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitch regulation helps manage stitch length, but you still steer the machine. For computer-guided designs, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pro-stitcher-premium-handi-quilter-20-26\"\u003eexplore Pro-Stitcher Premium for compatible Handi Quilter frame machines\u003c\/a\u003e. The correct Forte installation kit and frame compatibility must be confirmed. Pro-Stitcher, rear-quilting equipment, ruler bases and other optional accessories are additional purchases unless expressly included in your quotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions before choosing your Forte\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce2dc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a sit-down machine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This package is frame mounted: the quilt is supported and you move the machine. For a stationary machine where you move the quilt by hand, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handi-quilter-amara-st-lift-table\"\u003eAmara ST sit-down package\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce2dc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the price include computerised quilting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The base package is for hand-guided quilting with stitch regulation. Compatible Pro-Stitcher automation is quoted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce2dc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you need for a delivery quotation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSend your delivery town or postcode, available room dimensions and any stairs, narrow doorways or access restrictions. Delivery and installation are additional to the GST-inclusive machine price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce2dc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Forte rather than Amara?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eForte offers a larger 24-inch throat compared with Amara 20’s 20-inch throat. Consider your available space and preferred working area, not just the largest machine. Compare the complete frame packages before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/long-arm-quilting-machines\"\u003eBrowse longarm machines, quilting feet, rulers and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e. Match accessories to your exact machine and frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:28px 0\"\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"padding:18px;border:1px solid #dce2dc;border-radius:8px;text-align:left\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer\"\u003eCompare Handi Quilter models, frames \u0026amp; automation\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMoxie, Amara or Forte?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by how you want to quilt, the space you have and the controls you will use—not just maximum speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px\"\u003e\n\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;padding:18px;border:1px solid #dce2dc;border-radius:8px;min-width:0\"\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top:0\"\u003eMoxie 15\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/handi-quilter-moxie-loft-frame\"\u003eExplore this model\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;padding:18px;border:1px solid #dce2dc;border-radius:8px;min-width:0\"\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top:0\"\u003eMoxie XL\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/handi-quilter-moxie-xl-loft-frame\"\u003eExplore this model\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;padding:18px;border:1px solid #dce2dc;border-radius:8px;min-width:0\"\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top:0\"\u003eAmara 20\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/handi-quilter-amara-20-studio-3-frame\"\u003eExplore this model\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;padding:18px;border:1px solid #dce2dc;border-radius:8px;min-width:0\"\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top:0\"\u003eAmara ST\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20-inch throat · up to 2,500 stitches\/minute · 4–24 stitches\/inch. The sit-down choice: move the quilt across the table while the machine stays still. It is not a Pro-Stitcher frame-automation package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/handi-quilter-amara-st-lift-table\"\u003eExplore this model\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;padding:18px;border:1px solid #dce2dc;border-radius:8px;min-width:0\"\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top:0\"\u003eForte 24\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24-inch throat with a 12ft Gallery 2 frame. A larger dedicated frame-quilting setup with stitch regulation and a 7-inch touchscreen. Pro-Stitcher is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/handi-quilter-forte-24-gallery-2-frame\"\u003eExplore this model\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.9em\"\u003eThroat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLoft, Little Foot or sit-down?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px\"\u003e\n\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;padding:18px;border:1px solid #dce2dc;border-radius:8px;min-width:0\"\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top:0\"\u003eLoft: roll the quilt forward\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;padding:18px;border:1px solid #dce2dc;border-radius:8px;min-width:0\"\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top:0\"\u003eLittle Foot: a compact frame\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;padding:18px;border:1px solid #dce2dc;border-radius:8px;min-width:0\"\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top:0\"\u003eSit-down: guide the fabric\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmara 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStitch regulation or Pro-Stitcher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitch regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e helps keep stitches consistent as you guide the machine or quilt. It does not steer a design. \u003cstrong\u003ePro-Stitcher\u003c\/strong\u003e adds computer-guided movement to a compatible frame-mounted machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pro-stitcher-lite-moxie-15\"\u003ePro-Stitcher Lite for Moxie 15\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pro-stitcher-lite-moxie-xl\"\u003eLite for Moxie XL\u003c\/a\u003e: choose the installation kit for your exact model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pro-stitcher-premium-handi-quilter-20-26\"\u003ePro-Stitcher Premium\u003c\/a\u003e: for supported frame-mounted Amara\/Forte\/Infinity configurations; compatibility is not determined by throat size alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmara ST is a stationary sit-down machine and is not compatible with these frame-automation packages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomation is an additional purchase unless expressly included. You still prepare and load the quilt, select and position designs, manage thread and advance the quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer comparison \u0026amp; buying guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handiquilter.com.au\/content\/files\/Product_Comparison_Chart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHandi Quilter machine comparison chart (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handiquilter.com.au\/content\/files\/HQ-Longarm-Buyers-Guide-Feb2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLongarm quilting buyer’s guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handiquilter.com.au\/content\/files\/Computerized-Quilting-Buyers-Guide-FEB2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eComputerised quilting buyer’s guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.9em\"\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Handi Quilter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68006313066717,"sku":null,"price":39990.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/handi-quilter-forte-24-machine.jpg?v=1791154607","url":"https:\/\/www.directsewing.co.nz\/products\/handi-quilter-forte-24-gallery-2-frame","provider":"Direct Sewing Machines \u0026 Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}