Standout features
What makes the Amara ST special
A big machine for small spaces
20 inches of throat space on a sit-down table that fits where a full frame won't.
Perfect stitches, every time
QuiltMaster servo-controlled stitch regulation keeps every stitch even, whether you quilt fast or slow.
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.
Why you'll love it
Features that make every quilt easier
- A big 20-inch machine for sit-down quilting in smaller spaces
- QuiltMaster servo-controlled stitch regulation for perfect stitches, every time
- Pinpoint needle laser shows exactly where your needle will land
- Easy-Set Tension for quick, reliable tension adjustments
- Premium foot pedal keeps both hands free to guide your quilt
- 7-inch color touchscreen puts every setting at your fingertips
- Menu-controlled LED lighting for the throat, needle bar, and bobbin
- Tie-off stitches at the touch of a button
- Thread-break sensor and low bobbin alarm
- 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 ST at a glance
| Throat space | |
|---|---|
| Table options | InSight Table Lift Table |
| Stitch speed | |
| Stitches per inch | |
| Stitch modes | |
| Display & controls | |
| Lighting | |
| Bobbin | |
| Space required | 6 ft x 38 in (Quilting Table) 6 ft x 6.25 ft (Quilting Table w/ Extensions) |
| Warranty | 10-year casting, 5-year electrical & mechanical |
| What's included | Amara ST machine Your choice of HQ InSight Table or HQ Lift Table |
Have a question about specs or compatibility? Ask me in your quote request.
Buyer's guide
Is a sit-down longarm right for you?
Choose a sit-down if…
- Your studio is short on space. A sit-down fits in about 6 feet.
- You love free-motion, ruler work, and custom quilting.
- You prefer guiding the quilt with your hands, like your home machine (only so much roomier).
- You mostly make wall hangings, baby quilts, and throws.
Consider a frame machine if…
- You want to finish queen and king quilts without wrestling bulk.
- You'd like edge-to-edge pantographs or computerized quilting someday.
- You're planning to quilt for customers.
- You have 8 to 15 feet of room (or more) to spare.
Compare
Moxie ST or Amara ST?
| Moxie ST | Amara STYou're viewing | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | First longarm, smaller budgets | Room to grow, more precision tools |
| Throat space | 18 in | 20 in |
| Top speed | 2,100 spm | 2,500 spm |
| Stitches per inch | 4–18 | 4–24 |
| Stitch regulation | Built-in (Precision & Cruise) | Built-in (Precision & Cruise) |
| Screen | 4.3 in color touchscreen | 7 in color touchscreen |
| Tension | Manual | Easy-Set Tension |
| Pinpoint needle laser | — | ✓ |
| Lighting | Throat & needle bar | Throat, needle bar & bobbin |
| Table | HQ InSight Table | HQ InSight or Lift Table |
| Starting at | $6,495 | $8,495 |
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.
Built in North Salt Lake, Utah
Designed, engineered, & assembled in the USA
Designed, engineered, & assembled in the USA
If you’re ever near Salt Lake City, you can even tour the factory!
Quilted with Handi Quilter
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Questions about the Amara ST?
Not sure which table fits your space, or whether a sit-down is the right choice? Tell me about your quilting and I'll help you decide, or put together a package with the accessories you'll actually use.
- A personal reply within one business day
- Help measuring your space for the table and extensions
- In-home setup 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
A sit-down machine needs about 6 feet by 38 inches with its table, or about 6 by 6¼ feet with the optional extensions.
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.
Pro-Stitcher works with Handi Quilter’s frame machines, not sit-downs. If computerized quilting is on your wish list, ask me about starting on a sit-down and trading up to a frame machine later.
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.