Welcome back everyone!
The post before last, I began explaining the Handi Quilter longarm machines available to you. That first post covered your stationary longarm options.
Today I’m going to pick up with Handi Quilter’s Moxie longarm. It is the smallest movable longarm option, but it still offers you a full range of quilting possibilities!
The HQ Moxie 15
The Moxie is the latest addition to Handi Quilter’s line of movable longarm machines.
It offers a 15-inch throat space. That’s three times the space most domestic sewing machines give you!
While the Moxie may be Handi Quilter’s smallest longarm, it still allows you to configure your system to handle free-motion, pantograph or computerized quilting options.
Basic machine features include:
- Choice of Cruise or Precision stitch regulation as well as Manual Mode,
- Speeds up to 1,800 stitches per minute,
- Consistent stitch quality with a range of 4-18 stitches per inch,
- Ruler & open-toe feet plus compatibility with all interchangeable HQ Feet, and
- Built-in LED light ring to illuminate your quilting space.
Three frame options are available for the Moxie. The standard option is the 8-foot HQ Loft Frame. But if your space is limited, the 5-foot HQ Little Foot Frame may be the answer. If you have more space, the standard 8-foot Loft Frame easily upgrades to a 10-foot frame.
Depending on the type of longarm quilting you want to do, you may need to add additional features.
- If you want to do pantograph-based quilting, you need to add the Quilt from the Back option.
- If computerized quilting is your goal, you need to add the Pro-Stitcher Lite.
Regardless of which configuration you choose, your Moxie comes with our free training and Handi Quilter’s 5/10-year warranty.
If you’re thinking about doing computerized quilting on your Moxie, let me tell you about …
HQ Pro-Stitcher Lite
Pro-Stitcher Lite is compatible with the Moxie on either the Loft or Little Foot frames.
Quilting options include:
- Edge-to-edge or block patterns,
- Simple and accurate stitch-in-the-ditch stitching, and
- Seamless switching between computerized and free-motion quilting.
Other key features include:
- 11-inch color touchscreen computer mounted on the Moxie longarm,
- Over 250 pre-loaded quilt designs,
- Ability to resize, rotate and repeat designs to fit specific areas, and
- Horizontal and vertical channel locks.
Pro-Stitcher Lite is designed and engineered in the USA and comes with Handi Quilter’s 5-year mechanical and electronic/electrical warranty. It is also supported with lifetime software updates.
How Do You Decide?
With so many features and frame configurations to choose from, we urge you to do two things!
First, go to the ‘Handi Quilter Machines’ page of our website and investigate all the options. You’ll find even more details there.
Second, stop in one of our locations (see below) and test-drive the machine(s) you’re interested in. Ask your questions and let us fully explain all your options. We’ll help you get the absolute best setup for your quilting space, budget and needs.
Speaking of budget, please know that we are obligated by our contract with Handi Quilter to only advertise the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) on our website. When you call or stop in, we can offer you the Best Price and share the current monthly specials!
Also, we are currently offering a used machine and floor model sale! If you’ve been interested in one of our machines but haven’t been able to match your budget, this may give you a workable option! Check out the ‘Used Handi Quilter Machines’ page of our website.
And – a reminder from our last post – the price of the Moxie will be going up on September 1st. To lock in our current pricing, we must receive your order by August 31, 2023.
Well, that’s it for this post. Next time we’ll wrap up explaining your machine options by reviewing Handi Quilter’s Amara 20, Amara 24, Infinity 26 and Pro-Stitcher Premium.
As always, if you have ANY questions or want additional information, please call us at (262) 723-6775 or email us at info@QuiltingConnection.com.
You can also visit us online at QuiltingConnection.com or in person at 21 Adams Street in Elkhorn, WI (usually M-F 9-4, please call to confirm we’re open) or 1017 W. Northland in Appleton, WI (W, Th & F 10-4, S 10-3).
And finally, check out our blog at QuiltingConnection.com/blog and our Facebook posts.
Please share your thoughts and questions with us. We love to hear from you!
Angie