If you are using a mobile device, the software downloads will not show on this screen. Since the software cannot be downloaded to a mobile device, you’ll need to use a desktop computer to view/download software updates.
On occasion, we release software updates to introduce new features as well as improve product stability. Please click on the link below to access the software files.
If you encounter any issues or have any questions about installing your new software, please contact Handi Quilter at HQCares@handiquilter.com or 1-877-MY-QUILT (697-8458).
Please read the items below carefully before downloading and installing the software. Only Infinity machine software should be used for updating an Infinity machine; using non-Infinity update files may render the Infinity non-functioning.
IMPORTANT
For machine updates using a USB stick, always update
in that order.
Right click on the link and click “Save Link As” to download.
To download the files: To download the files, click the link and select “Download.” Double-click the file to unzip it, or right-click the file and select “Extract All.” Then save the .s19 and/or .apk file(s) to your USB stick.
Software Version 3.05 update must be completed before any future updates.
Infinity Machine software:
Infinity Display software:
This update is to be installed on the Pro-Stitcher that is used with an HQ Infinity Machine. Go to the Pro-Stitcher updates page for instructions and software for updating your Pro-Stitcher.
On occasion, we release software updates to introduce new features as well as improve product stability. Please click on the link below to access the software files.
If you encounter any issues or have any questions about installing your new software, please contact us at HQCares@handiquilter.com or 1-877-MY-QUILT (697-8458).
Please read the items below carefully before downloading and installing the software. Only HQ Forte machine software should be used for updating an HQ Forte machine; using non-Forte update files may render the HQ Forte non-functioning.
IMPORTANT
For machine updates using a USB stick, always update
in that order.
Right click on the link and click “Save Link As” to download.
To download the file, click the link and select “Download.” Double-click the file to unzip it, or right-click and select “Extract All.” Then save the .s19 file to your USB stick.
Forte Machine Software Update (4.77) [Released August 11th, 2023] (ZIP file) — This update must be installed before future updates.
v4.77 Release Notes:
Forte Machine Software Update 4.86(ZIP file)
V4.86 Release Notes
To download the file, click the link and select “Download.” Double-click the file to unzip it, or right-click and select “Unzip.” Then save the .apk file to your USB stick.
Release Notes:
Watch the video below for instructions on how to install these files onto your HQ Forte longarm machine.
On occasion, we release software updates to introduce new features as well as improve product stability. Please click the links below to access the software files.
If you encounter any issues or have any questions about installing your new software, please contact us at HQCares@handiquilter.com or 1-877-MY-QUILT (697-8458).
Please read the items below carefully before downloading and installing the software. Only Amara 20/24 machine software should be used for updating an Amara 20/24 machine; using a different update file may render the machine non-functioning.
Click the link below to open the instructions in your browser. Right click on the link and click “Save Link As” to download.
Latest Version: v4.86 [Released April, 2024]
To download the file, click the link and select “Download.” Double-click the file to unzip it, or right-click and select “Extract All.” Then save the .s19 file to your USB stick.
Amara Machine Software Update (4.77) [Released August 11th, 2023] (ZIP file)
This update must be run before future updates.
v4.77 Release Notes:
Amara Machine Software Update 4.86(ZIP file)
V4.86 Release Notes
The Amara 20/24 display software is specific to the display on your machine. There are two different displays. Be sure to identify your display and select the compatible software.
Latest Version: vAmara24.23.02.005
To download the file, click the link and select “Download.” Double-click the file to unzip it, or right-click and select “Unzip.” Then save the .apk file to your USB stick.
Latest Version: vAmara24.V.23.06.001
To download the file, click the link and select “Download.” Double-click the file to unzip it, or right-click and select “Unzip.” Then save the .apk file to your USB stick.
On occasion, we release software updates to introduce new features as well as improve product stability. Please click the links below to access the software files.
If you encounter any issues or have any questions about installing your new software, please contact us at HQCares@handiquilter.com or 1-877-MY-QUILT (697-8458).
Please read the items below carefully before downloading and installing the software. Only Amara ST machine software should be used for updating an Amara ST machine; using non-Amara ST update files may render the Amara ST non-functioning.
IMPORTANT
For machine updates using a USB stick, always update
in that order.
Failure to update in order may result in a bricked display.
Click the link below to open the instructions in your browser. Right click on the link and click “Save Link As” to download.
To download the file, click the link and select “Download.” Double-click the file to unzip it, or right-click and select “Extract All.” Then save the .s19 file to your USB stick.
Amara ST Machine CodeV1.14 Release notes:
The Amara ST display software is specific to the display on your machine. There are two different displays. Be sure to identify your display and select the compatible software.
Latest Version: v23.01.0009
To download the file, click the link and select “Download.” Double-click the file to unzip it, or right-click and select “Unzip.” Then save the .apk file to your USB stick.
Latest Version: v23.08.0004
To download the file, click the link and select “Download.” Double-click the file to unzip it, or right-click and select “Unzip.” Then save the .apk file to your USB stick.
On occasion we release software updates to introduce new features as well as improve product stability. Please click on the appropriate link below to access the software files.
If you encounter any issues or have any questions about installing your new software, please contact Handi Quilter at HQCares@handiquilter.com or 1-877-MY-QUILT (697-8458).
Please read the items below carefully before downloading and installing the software.
The Machine Software (or Firmware) consists of two or three different programs. One for the main control board, one for the front handlebar board and one for the rear handlebar board (if purchased). If you are experiencing any difficulties with your Simply Sixteen, please check the firmware version you are currently using (by pressing the “i” button at the top right of your machine screen) and if the numbers are lower than the version numbers listed here, download the latest version and install it on your Simply Sixteen.
IMPORTANT
For machine updates using a USB stick, always update
in that order.
When the zip folder has finished downloading, locate the Simply_Software.zip file and right-click and select “Extract All” to extract the files. Copy files to a USB memory stick, then refer to the Simply Sixteen User Manual and follow the instructions for Updating Machine Software.
On occasion we release software updates to introduce new features as well as improve product stability. Please click on the appropriate link below to access the software files.
If you encounter any issues or have any questions about installing your new software, please contact Handi Quilter at HQCares@handiquilter.com or 1-877-MY-QUILT (697-8458).
Please read the items below carefully before downloading and installing the software.
Note: Be sure to power down the Capri and disconnect the InSight stitch regulator from the machine before powering on and programming the display or machine. Otherwise programming is not guaranteed to complete correctly.
The Machine Software (or Firmware) consists of two or three different programs. One for the main control board, one for the front handlebar board and one for the rear handlebar board (if purchased). If you are experiencing any difficulties with your Capri, please check the firmware version you are currently using (by pressing the “i” button at the top right of your machine screen) and if the numbers are lower than the version numbers listed here, download the latest version and install it on your Capri.
IMPORTANT
For machine updates using a USB stick, always update
in that order.
When the zip folder has finished downloading, locate the file and right-click and select “Extract All” to extract the files. Copy all files to a USB memory stick, then refer to the Capri User Manual and follow the instructions for Updating Machine Software.
On occasion we release software updates to introduce new features as well as improve product stability. Please click on the appropriate link below to access the software files.
If you encounter any issues or have any questions about installing your new software, please contact Handi Quilter at HQCares@handiquilter.com or 1-877-MY-QUILT (697-8458).
Please read the items below carefully before downloading and installing the software.
The Machine Software (or Firmware) consists of two different programs. One for the main control board, one for the front display board. If you are experiencing any difficulties with your Moxie, please check the firmware version you are currently using (by selecting the “i” icon from the menu on your display) and if the numbers are lower than the version numbers listed here, download the latest version and install it on your Moxie.
IMPORTANT
For Moxie, always update
in that order.
When the zip folder has finished downloading, locate the file and right-click and select “Extract All” to extract the files. Copy all files to a USB memory stick, then refer to the Moxie User Manual and follow the instructions for Updating Machine Software.
On occasion we release software updates to introduce new features as well as improve product stability. Please click on the appropriate link below to access the software files.
If you encounter any issues or have any questions about installing your new software, please contact Handi Quilter at HQCares@handiquilter.com or
Please read the items below carefully before downloading and installing the software.
The Machine Software (or Firmware) consists of three different programs. One for the front display board, one for the machine, and one for the motor update. If you are experiencing any difficulties with your Moxie XL, please check the firmware version you are currently using (by selecting the “i” icon from the menu on your display) and if the numbers are lower than the version numbers listed here, download the latest version and install it on your Moxie XL.
For Moxie XL, always update
in that order. It is extremely important to update the display code first.
Moxie XL Display code (Current version 1.20 – Released March 2024)
Moxie XL Machine software (Current version 1.15 – Released March 2024)
Moxie XL Display code (version 1.12 – Released November 2023):
Moxie XL Machine software (current version 1.12 – Released December 2023):
Moxie XL Motor software: No update available at this time
When the zip folder has finished downloading, locate the file and right-click and select “Extract All” to extract the files. Copy all files to a USB memory stick, then refer to the Moxie XL User Manual and follow the instructions for Updating Machine Software.
Instructions for Moxie XL Software Update procedure can be found here: HQ Moxie XL User Manual