Find Your Perfect Longarm Machine
Buying a longarm is a major studio milestone. Answer 4 quick questions about your quilt sizes, room layout, and budget to get a personalized recommendation in under a minute.
1. What is the largest quilt size you plan to finish?
Your answer determines how much throat space (quilt rolling clearance) you need.
2. How much physical space do you have?
Stand-up frames need walking room around the front and back rails.
3. How do you prefer to quilt physically?
Your stance impacts ergonomics, fatigue, and how you manipulate fabric.
4. What is your budget or financing preference?
Authorized dealers offer 0% APR financing, making high-end machines very affordable.
Handi Quilter Amara 24 with 10ft Frame
The ideal choice for king-size quilts, home studios with room for a frame, and long-term durability.
Handi Quilter Amara 24 (10ft Frame)
From $15,495 — Free Shipping & 0% Financing Available
With a 24-inch throat space and 2,500 SPM, this machine gives you unmatched room for king-size quilts.
- ✓ 24" throat space handles king quilts in fewer passes
- ✓ 0% Financing available (~$323/mo for 48 months)
- ✓ 10-year mechanical warranty included
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What is the difference between a sit-down and a frame longarm?
On a stand-up frame, your quilt is rolled onto metal poles and remains stationary while you move the machine head on rails across the fabric. On a sit-down table, the machine head is mounted flush into a table, and you sit comfortably moving the quilt sandwich beneath the needle with your hands. Frames are faster for large quilts, while sit-down tables save enormous amounts of room in your home.
How much throat space do I really need?
An 18" machine gives you about 13–14" of actual stitchable depth once the quilt is rolled on the take-up pole. A 24" machine like the HQ Amara 24 gives you a massive 19–20" of stitchable space. If you want to quilt big 14-inch edge-to-edge pantographs on king-size quilts, a 24" throat space saves hours of re-rolling.
How does 0% APR financing work for quilting machines?
Authorized dealers like SewingMachinesPlus offer 0% APR promotional financing for 12, 24, 36, or 48 months through consumer lenders. You make equal monthly payments with zero interest charges. For example, an Amara 24 ($15,495) financed over 48 months costs just $323 per month with zero added interest.