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 · 18-INCH LONGARM
Big quilting ideas. A smaller frame.
A compact frame for ambitious quilts. The Moxie XL with Little Foot brings standing, free-motion quilting into a smaller workspace. The quilt is held in a repositionable section while you guide the machine, then moved along as each area is finished.
Why choose this package?
- More room for each design: the 18-inch throat gives you space to develop free-motion patterns. The usable quilting area is smaller than the throat measurement and changes as the quilt rolls build up.
- Stitch regulation: Precision and Cruise modes help maintain your selected stitch length as you move the machine. You still steer the design and control the quilting path.
- Practical everyday controls: front handlebars, needle-stop positioning and a larger touchscreen keep key settings close to hand.
- Room to develop: quilt freehand now and consider the correct Pro-Stitcher Lite upgrade later. Automation is optional, not part of this machine price.
How the Little Foot frame works
The approximately 5ft (1.52m) frame uses a hoop-style, repositionable workflow. Quilt the available section, unclamp and reposition the quilt, then continue. A quilt can be wider than the frame, but it cannot be stitched across its full width in one pass. Plan the design and alignment around those moves.
Choose Little Foot when a smaller footprint matters more than reducing repositioning. The nominal frame width is not a complete room-clearance measurement.
Specifications at a glance
| Throat size | 18 inches |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 2,100 stitches per minute |
| Regulated stitch length | 4–18 stitches per inch |
| Display | 4.3-inch colour touchscreen |
| Frame included | Little Foot Frame |
| Bobbin | Large-capacity M-class |
| Computerisation | Optional Pro-Stitcher Lite; not included |
What is included
- Handi Quilter Moxie XL longarm quilting machine
- Little Foot Frame package
- Separate bobbin winder
- Standard manufacturer starter accessories and supplied quilting feet
What is additional
Delivery and installation, Pro-Stitcher Lite, frame extensions, specialist feet, rulers and other optional accessories are not included unless itemised in your quotation. Confirm the exact current accessory pack when ordering.
Questions before you choose
Is this a normal sewing machine?
No. It is a dedicated free-motion quilting machine for stitching a quilt’s layers together. Keep your regular sewing machine for piecing blocks, garment sewing and everyday construction.
Do I need Pro-Stitcher to use it?
No. The supplied machine can be guided by hand. Pro-Stitcher Lite adds compatible computer-guided designs; it is a separate upgrade.
Does it quilt automatically just because it has stitch regulation?
No. Stitch regulation adjusts stitching to your movement; it does not choose or steer a design. Computerised quilting requires the optional automation system.
Can I order it online?
Use the enquiry form on this page. We will confirm the package, availability and separately quoted delivery and installation before the order is finalised.
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
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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.