You get the Handi Quilter 18 Avante quilting machine and the robust 12 foot, professional grade Studio Frame at this discount price!
Purchase an affordable easy-to-use computerized quilting machine: the Handi Quilter 18 Avante! Movement is smooth and silky on the precision-glide aluminum track. The 18 inch throat can handle larger projects with 15 inches of open quilting space. You can quilt anything from crib size to king size with ease.
There are two types of stitch regulation. Precision Regulation only stitches when you move the machine. Cruise Regulation maintains a constant stitching speed. A manual mode is available, too.
Color LCD control screens are on the front and back of the machine. Switch from manual mode to stitch regulation mode, adjust the LED lights and save custom machine settings. Two stitch counters are built-in: lifetime stitches and a resettable trip-meter for project stitches.
Step up to the Handi Quilter Avante for the best quilting experience!
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Machine Features
Smooth quilting with two kinds of stitch-regulation, the HQ18 Avante is Handi Quilters new 18 mid-arm quilting machine.
18 inch throat to accommodate your bigger projects.
2 kinds of stitch regulation.
Cruise Control: Stop and Start on handle bar. Same as the HQ16.
Precision: stitches only when you move carriage.
2 kinds of stitch regulation with precision control provides consistent stitch quality from 4 stitches-per-inch up to 18 stitches-per-inch. Also manual stitching.
15 inches of open quilting space. Quilt from crib to king with ease.
Color touch-screen controls allow quick switching from manual mode to stitch-regulation mode.
Included LED lights are menu-controlled.
Speeds up to 1800 precision stitches-per-minute.
Color touch-screens front and back.
"Exclusive HQ Walking Stitch." A feature on the digital screen. Locks the machine in perfect horizontal line.
Set your preferred settings.
Needle stop position control.
Stitch counters.
Built-in diagnostics.
Adjustable sound levels.
Integrated, adjustable laser light.
HQ Micro Handle compatible (optional accessory).
3 table / frame / track combinations available.
Precision-glide aluminum track available on HQ Studio Frame.
HQ technology and innovation.
HQ customer service and warranty.
Hand-crafted in the USA.
Studio Frame Features
Handi Quilter® is a leading manufacturer of long arm quilting machines, systems, and quilting accessories. Made of high-quality steel, the HQ Studio Frame is a robust, professional-grade table and frame system for your home studio. It is the largest and most robust of all Handi Quilter table and frame systems.
Special Features Designed To Make Quilting Easier.
• 12 foot free-standing frame.
• Robust design limits vibration.
• Patented larger-diameter pole roller system.
• High-quality steel provides solid base for quilting.
I bought my HQ Avante 18 package in April, 2011 after several discussions with Ron at Sewing Machines Plus. This was my retirement gift to myself and a large purchase item but after talking to Ron about the various long arm quilting machines I was quite comfortable with buying the Avante 18 HQ package. It arrived in quick order especially having to be shipped to Newfoundland, Canada and was in perfect condition on arrival. Hats Off to HQ for their packageing of the machine and studio table. With the help of my husband (Walter) we had the studio table/frame and machine assembled in a few hours. We had no problems with the instructions at all!!! This machine FLOATS on the table. I was quite surprized how easy it is to use. Love the laser light for pattern quilting. I am very happy with the Avante 18 and studio table (12 Ft) and very pleased with the staff at Sewing Machines Plus. I would highly recommend this dealer and this long arm quilting machine. They offer Great Service and Excellents Products. We will be dealing with them again in the future.
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Mar 10, 2011
Rebecca
Seguin TX
I just wanted to let you know how much we appreciated your teaching us the HQ Avante Quilter operations and software at the shop. The hospitality of the people at the shop and the knowledge of the products made me know that I made the right decision in buying my Avante HQ from Sewing Machines Plus was a good decision. I have only good things to say about the company and everyone's knowledge of the products that are sold in the store. I plan to continue to do business with Sewing Machines Plus and wish you the best, this is a great company!
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Jun 16, 2010
Martha Herndon
Mooresburg TN US
This is my second machine that I have ordered from Sewing Machines Plus. I wanted to upgrade and they took my other machine in on trade, which made it possible for me to purchase my Avant. Getting it financed for three years make it affordable for me. I got material stuck in my machine and it was out of time...they paid to have it shipped back and returned to me free of charge. The people was very helpful and thanks to them I am back to quilting my quilts and the machine is working great. Service is great!!!!
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Jun 15, 2010
nellie diaz
baldwin park ca US
i heard noting but good things about this quilting machine with the stuido frame this is the one for me ,they say there every easy to quilt on .and there maded in the good old u.s.a states,another plus for me and i heard they if for some reason something happends with your set up or machine ,there alway just a phone call away to help you walk you through the problem ,i belong to a quilting board several member have the older machine ,but they all had there machines for many years and they all told me that there not sorry they have should a wonderful combo,so that what i want to buy one day .nellie diaz
Great Machine & Dealer
May 30, 2010
Diane Mirl
Mesa Ar US
As with most people, I was hesitant to make such a large purchase online and to further add to my concerns, I live in Arizona. I visited numerous local retailers first. I operated the machine and asked all the relevant questions. After I was convinced I was buying this machine, I called Sewing Machines Plus. I was not only sold on the machine but I was sold on the company! Received the machine fast and in perfect working order. Any questions on the operation of the machine were answered in detail by a simple phone call. I hope this review settles any hesitation you might have on purchasing a machine of this caliber online. Great product, great service, great company.
HQ Avante 18
May 27, 2010
Cathy L. Thomas
Gordonville TX US
I bought my HQ in April and must admit I was a bit reluctant to order from a website I wasn't familiar with. The more I talked with the folks at Sewing Machines Plus the more I felt like they were family. I purchased the machine and was flown out for training. The training experience was fantastic. I immediately felt completely at ease with the machine. The assembly of the studio frame and machine was completed in less than a half day with the help of my dear husband. This machine glides so easily both sideways and back and forth (almost like it "floats"), and I am pleasantly surprised to find myself loving to "free motion" quilt!
I am very pleased with the strength of the table and the take-up poles, and by how easy it is to adjust the height off the floor. The machine itself is very simplistic and easy to use. I am confident I made the right choice, and couldn't be happier with my machine or my dealer! I highly recommend both this machine and my dealer!
Ease of Use
May 20, 2010
Karen Brady
Palm Coast Fl US
I've had my HQ setup for a couple of weeks now and just love it! The ease of handling and the smoothness of the tracking is unbeatable. This dealer was absolutely tops to deal with and I had my prize in less than a week. For anybody wanting the ultimate in the quilting experience this is the one!
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