How Much Space Does the Moxie Need? | Longarm Quilting Machine

How Much Space Does the Moxie Need? | Longarm Quilting Machine

The amount of space you need for a longarm quilting machine depends on two factors: the size of the machine and which frame or table you set it up on.   If you have decided on a Moxie machine, you still have some choices to make. You may already have a designated space allotted in your […]

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Looking to Buy a Handi Quilter? | 7 Questions to ask your retailer

Looking to Buy a Handi Quilter? | 7 Questions to ask your retailer

When you’re looking to buy a Handi Quilter longarm quilting machine, it’s important to do your research. Not only do you want make the right decision about which machine will be the right fit for the type of quilting you do, you also want to learn about the retailer you will purchase from. You want […]

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How Much Space Do I Need For My New Longarm?

How Much Space Do I Need For My New Longarm?

,The amount of space you need for a longarm quilting machine depends on two factors: the size of the machine and which frame or table you set it up on.   When you have decided it’s time for a longarm to finish all the quilt tops you have made, there are so many choices!  It can […]

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Machine Comparison – Should I Buy the MOXIE or the AMARA?

Machine Comparison – Should I Buy the MOXIE or the AMARA?

Today on the blog, I’m answering the question, “Should I buy the Moxie or Amara longarm machine?” Let’s do a machine comparison. If you are ready to dive into longarm quilting, you’ll want to purchase the exactly right machine for YOU. Having a machine comparison will be super-helpful. Longarm quilting machines are a significant investment and […]

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Know Your Moxie Bobbin Winder

Know Your Moxie Bobbin Winder

We recently learned about the standard Handi Quilter bobbin winder, now it’s time to get to know the Moxie bobbin winder. Some things are the same, but just like Moxie, it’s a little different too.  If you missed the previous post you can read it here. Please note: if you are outside of the US, […]

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Fun with Loops and Grids

We filled half-square triangles with loops to create some fun texture. Now let’s get a a little crazy and create some more fun with loops. Work on the diagonal It’s time to branch out and try a little something different. Rather than travel horizontally or even vertically, we can choose a diagonal stitch path. We’ll […]

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Loops and Grids

Did you happen to catch the July 5, 2022 HQ Watch and Learn on Facebook? More grid work! You can watch it here.  Kristina used loops in one of her examples. And I promised to do some grid designs with loops this week!  Let’s start by talking through Kristina’s design. Break Up Your Grid Instead […]

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Swirly Grid Design

We have used all the shapes to make continuous grid designs except for the swirl (or hook). So today we will dive deep into the swirly grid design. The Swirl Remember the swirl or hook for the 5 basic shapes? Like the S shape from last week, we need to make some modifications to the […]

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More Easy Echo Designs – Free Motion Quilting for Beginners

As promised, we’ll learn some more easy echo designs. How did you do with the peacock feathers? I’d love to see some pics in the comments! We can modify the teardrop shape of the peacock feather to create a similar but very different looking design. Leaves Start with a leaf shape. You should be proficient […]

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Welcome New Quilters!

Santa ordered a slew of HQ longarm quilting machines from us this year to be delivered all over the world. So I want to say, “welcome new quilters! to the Handi Quilter family.”  Families look after one another and help each other out. And that’s what Handi Quilter is all about. Helping you finish your […]

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