Standout features
What makes the Amara 20 special
Know exactly where you'll stitch
The Pinpoint Needle Laser shows exactly where your needle will land, so ruler work and stitch-in-the-ditch line up right the first time.
Easy-Set Tension
Quick, repeatable tension adjustments mean less time test-stitching and more time actually quilting.
Handlebars that fit you
Independently adjustable QuiltMaster handlebars with integrated micro handles and programmable buttons put every control right where your hands are.
Why you'll love it
Features that make every quilt easier
- Pinpoint needle laser shows exactly where your needle will land
- Easy-Set Tension for quick, reliable tension adjustments
- QuiltMaster front handlebars: independently adjustable, with integrated micro handles
- Programmable handlebar buttons for your favorite shortcuts
- QuiltMaster servo-controlled stitch regulation for perfect stitches, every time
- 7-inch color touchscreen puts every setting at your fingertips
- Pro-Stitcher ready: all cabling is pre-installed, so you can add computerized quilting anytime
- Menu-controlled LED lighting for the throat, needle bar, and bobbin
- Tie-off stitches at the touch of a button
- Thread-break sensor with alarm, so you never stitch without thread
- Low bobbin alarm warns you before you run out
- On-screen hand wheel
- High-speed rotary hook with a large-capacity M-class bobbin
- Handi Feet compatible; closed-toe and open-toe feet included
- Powerful stand-alone bobbin winder included
- Magnetic tool minder collar keeps scissors and tools within reach
The details
Amara 20 at a glance
| Throat space | |
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| Frame options | 5' Little Foot Frame 10' Studio3 Frame 12' Studio3 Frame |
| Stitch speed | |
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| Display & controls | |
| Lighting | |
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| Pro-Stitcher | Compatible with Pro-Stitcher Premium |
| Space required | 6-8 ft x 8-10 ft (Little Foot Frame) 7 ft x 12-14 ft (10 ft Loft/Studio3 Frame) 7 ft x 14-16 ft (12 ft Loft/Studio3 Frame) |
| Warranty | 10-year casting, 5-year electrical & mechanical |
| What's included | Amara 20 machine Your choice of HQ Little Foot Frame or 10- or 12-foot HQ Studio3 Frame |
Have a question about specs or compatibility? Ask me in your quote request.
Every Quilt Deserves a Grand Finale
Go from pieced top to finished heirloom, right in your own studio.
QUILTING WITH COMMUNITY
When you buy your Handi Quilter from StitchWell, you’re not just getting a machine, you’re joining the StitchWell Circle. You’ll have a local quilter in your corner for every “is this tension right?” moment, plus a nationwide community of Handi Quilter owners swapping tips, celebrating finishes, and cheering each other on in online groups. Share your quilts with #MadeWithStitchWell. We can’t wait to see what you make.
Best in Class Educators
Owning a Handi Quilter opens the door to some of the best longarm education in the industry. Learn from HQ’s National Educators at local events hosted by StitchWell (our first is coming in 2027!) and major quilt shows, or treat yourself to an immersive Handi Quilter retreat. Plus, 1,000+ free online videos keep the inspiration going between classes.
Discover the speed and fun of automating your projects.
Meet the system that helps quilt more, faster, and with confidence. From detailed custom work and edge-to-edge designs, get creative control and precise results.
Quilted with Handi Quilter
Your next step
Let's build your Amara 20 package
Every longarm is a little different once it's in your space. Tell me about your room and your quilting, and I'll put together a package that fits: frame size, accessories, delivery, and training.
- A personal reply within one business day
- Help measuring your room for the right frame
- In-person installation and training anywhere in SC
- Out of state? Drop ship with fly-in installation, or virtual training
Financing for every kind of quilter
Quilting for yourself: personal financing with promotional options, subject to credit approval.
Starting or running a longarm business: business equipment financing through Synergy and Red Thread.
Longarm Machine FAQs
Plan for about 10–17 feet of length and 8 feet of depth for most frame systems. That covers the frame plus room to walk around it.
Short on space? Smaller frames and sit-down models like the Moxie ST and Amara ST fit where a full frame won’t. Not sure what you’ve got? Send me your room measurements and I’ll tell you exactly what fits.
It depends on what you quilt and how often. The Moxie family is a fantastic, approachable start. The Amara gives you more throat space and room to grow, and the Infinity 28 is the flagship for serious quilters and longarm businesses. The best way to decide is a Virtual Coffee Date. I’ll ask a few questions and point you to the machine that fits, not the most expensive one.
Your machine and frame, delivery planning, installation, and hands-on training are all part of your package. You also get a real person to call when you have questions after the sale. Pro-Stitcher, extra accessories, and upgrades can be added when we build your package.
Yes! Within SC, I deliver and install in person. Anywhere else in the US, your machine can be drop shipped to your door and I’ll fly in to install and train you (travel costs quoted with your package). Prefer to set it up yourself? I’ll walk you through it and provide you with virtual training.
Absolutely, and it’s one of the best perks of buying from StitchWell. Your training is built right into your package, so there’s nothing extra to pay. We’ll cover loading a quilt on the frame, winding bobbins, threading, tension, and what every button on your screen does, until you feel confident quilting on your own. In-person buyers train with me during installation, and self-installers get one-on-one virtual sessions. And when new questions pop up down the road, you’ve got me on speed dial.
Yes! Many quilters start with free-motion and add computerized quilting once they’re comfortable. Amara machines are Pro-Stitcher ready, and the Moxie pairs with Pro-Stitcher Lite, so upgrading later is easy and there’s no need to buy everything on day one. Going for the Infinity 28 System? Good news: Pro-Stitcher comes included, so you’re computerized from the very first quilt.
Quilting for yourself? Personal financing with promotional options is available, subject to credit approval. Starting or growing a longarm business? I also offer business equipment financing through Synergy and Red Thread. Mention financing in your quote request and I’ll help you find the right fit.
Handi Quilter longarms come with a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty, plus long-term coverage on parts: 10 years on the casting and 5 years on electronics. HQ recommends a service every 2 years or 10 million stitches, whichever comes first. That’s where I come in: maintenance and repairs are handled right here in my studio (or in your studio).
Yes! Book a studio visit and take my Infinity 28 for a spin.
Typical lead time: 3-4 weeks from order to delivery, depending on HQ availability. I’ll give you a firm timeline when we finalize your package.

