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Among Friends Quilt Shop, established in 2003, is owned by Wendy and Scott Vetter. Although the shop has only been opened since November of 2003, it currently is the home to over 6,000 bolts of quality cotton quilting fabrics, as well as a large selection of books, patterns, notions and tools.






 
 
Handi Quilter News - The Avante is Here!

Come see the newest member to the Handi Quilter family – the Avante, which offers expanded quilting space, two modes of stitch-regulation and a Precision-Glide track option in an eighteen-inch quilting machine. HQ integrated technology and HQ engineering provide all of the functionality that quilters demand along with the smoothest stitch in the industry. This quality product is backed by the HQ warranty. Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters®, the HQ18 Avanté is a high-functioning long-arm system designed to fit the way you quilt. Call today to schedule a demonstration (502-261-7377).

FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF THE HQ18 AVANTÉ®
  • 18” throat to accommodate your larger projects
  • 2 modes of stitch-regulation: Precision and Cruise.
  • Consistent stitch quality from 4 stitches-per-inch up to 18 stitches-per-inch
  • 15” of open quilting space: quilt from crib to king with ease
  • Color touch-screen controls allow switching quickly from manual mode to stitch-regulation mode
  • Menu-controlled LED lights are included
  • Speeds up to 1800 precision stitches-per-minute
  • Color touch-screens on front and back handlebars
  • Save your preferred settings
  • Needle-stop position control
  • Stitch counters
  • Built-in diagnostics
  • Adjustable sound levels
  • Integrated, adjustable laser light
  • High-speed rotary hook with large capacity "M"-class bobbin
  • 3 table/frame/track combinations available
  • Precision-Glide aluminum track available on HQ Studio Frame
  • HQ technology and innovation
  • HQ customer service and warranty
  • Optional Accessories: HQ Pro-Stitcher®, Groovy Board adaptor and stylus & HQ Micro Handles
  • Hand-crafted in the USA


The HQ18 Avante



1-502-261-7377

wendy@amongfriendsquiltshop.com

Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters.®
 


The Fusion is Here!

What is the Fusion? It is a user-friendly, quality 24” long-arm quilting machine at an affordable price. Using HQ technology, the HQ Fusion offers new features and benefits, such as front and back, easy-to-use color touch screens. The precision stitch-regulator provides up to 22 stitches per inch at over 2200 stitches per minute. Using the finger tip controls, you can simply control everything from your stitch length to the new warm and cool (and UV) LED lights. Made from the highest quality material, each HQ Fusion is built and tested in the USA. Call us today to schedule a demonstration.

 



HQ Fusion
 


The Pro-Stitcher is available for Avante, Fusion and HQ Sixteen machines

The Pro-Stitcher is now available for all three of Handi Quilters’ Stitch Regulated machines. It is very exciting and amazing what it can do! It’s features include:
  • 8” color touch screen mounted on your HQ
  • Sixteen™ Stitch Regulated machine
  • View and manipulate designs on the screen
  • Record your own free motion design or pantograph design
  • Rotate an existing design
  • Resize to specific area
  • Precisely position a design on the quilt
  • Repeat your designs both horizontally and vertically
  • Watch your pattern path before quilting
  • Back-up function if your thread breaks
  • Set the number of tie off stitches
  • Set the quilting speed and stitches per inch

And much more….

  • Steady free motion movement with minimal extra cables or wiring attached
  • No additional PC needed to run the HQ Pro-Stitcher (PC needed for downloading and creating designs)
  • Simple to use integrated graphic settings with quilt friendly menus
  • Fingertip help menus on every screen
  • Quilt a pantograph or block pattern with confidence in a few simple steps
  • Ability to read most available digital quilt patterns
  • Switch from computerized quilting to free motion quilting in seconds with a flick of the quick release mechanism
  • Silent integrated motor control systems with fluid motion control
  • Made and built with integrated HQ Technology
  • Includes exclusive design software by Cabin Logic for designing your own patterns
  • Easy to download your favorite patterns from a USB port
  • Quick set up; be quilting in no time!

Call today to schedule a demonstration.











 


Worth the Wait!

You told us what you wanted and Handi Quilter® is delivering. Fully integrated, with familiar built-in touch buttons, these new comfort-grip handles allow you to work with precision. This is what you need to do micro-stippling and close-up work. Fully adjustable front to back, as well as up and down, you can place the handles as close to the needle as you wish. An LED lights the needle perfectly, allowing you to do your best work ever. We can’t wait to see what you do with the new HQ Micro Handles.
 



 


 
HQ Sixteen Non-regulated Quilting Machine and Pro Frame Package

Package includes: HQ Sixteen Non-regulated Quilting Machine, Front and Rear Handles, Laser Stylus, External Bobbin Winder and Portable Professional Frame.

* Optional accessories available (Stitch Regulator upgrade should be installed by your local HQ Representative)

Heavy duty, portable frame constructed out of metal designed specifically for the HQ Sixteen Quilting Machine. Sold as a package with the HQ Sixteen Quilting Machine.

Features:
  •  Comes standard in king size length, but can still collapse to smaller sizes
  • 1 1/8 inch poles rigid enough to hold large quilts
  • Poles come standard with Velcro
     



                                                   



 


HQ Sixteen Quilting Machine for Traditional Sit-Down Use

With a built-in hopping foot and large "M" class bobbin, this machine makes traditional quilting faster, easier and less strenuous. The 16" throat space allows up to six times the quiltable space compared to traditional sewing machines.

Features:
  • Ott Lite



                                                   

 


HQ Sixteen Stitch-regulated Quilting Machine and Pro Frame Package

Package includes: HQ Sixteen Quilting Machine with Stitch Regulator, Front and Rear Handles, Laser Stylus, External Bobbin Winder and Portable Professional Frame.

* Optional accessories available

Heavy duty, portable frame constructed out of metal designed specifically for the HQ Sixteen Quilting Machine. Sold as a package with the HQ Sixteen Quilting Machine.

Features:

  • Comes standard in king size length, but can still collapse to smaller sizes
  • 1 1/8 inch poles rigid enough to hold large quilts
  • Poles come standard with Velcro for leader attachment. No taping or pinning!
  • Fixed grooves built into frame for exact track positioning
  • Four pole system for smooth, continuous feed. No need to adjust vertical height
    when quilt fills the throat of the quilting machine
  • Sturdy, heavy duty anodized aluminum frame

The HQ Portable Professional, along with the HQ Sixteen Quilting Machine gives quilters every advantage of a long arm quilting system. The HQ Portable Professional frame offers state-of-the-art engineering, top of the line components and a limited lifetime warranty to back it all up. With the benefits of a commercial frame, but the option to take it down, who says you can't have it all... and then put it away when you're finished.

This frame accommodates all sizes of quilts up to a standard king size quilt. Continuous track is included for smooth, flawless movement.

  • Built from sturdy 1/4 inch anodized aluminum, the overall frame is rigid enough to hold any large quilt.
  • Leaders and poles come preassembled with our Velcro leader system for fast quilt setup when loading.
  • The base of the frame features a unique groove for holding the tracks in place so they are always positioned accurately.

This frame can easily attach to different lengths of tables with our simple clamping system. (A 30" wide table is recommended and should be constructed of wood, or a wood laminate for extra stability. Tables with lightweight plastic tops are not recommended.)

Included in the new Portable Professional frame is a 4th pole which provides additional structural strength to the whole frame. There is no longer a need to vertically adjust poles as the bulk of your quilt builds up under the throat of the machine. This will keep the quilt close to needle plate, while still allowing for minimum friction with a thick batting. With the 4th roller, no drag will ever be created on the bed of the machine.

 



                                                   



















 


Simply Sixteen

Package includes: Simply Sixteen, Front Handles , Laser Stylus, Auto Shut-off Bobbin Winder, and Portable Professional Frame

* Optional accessories available.




 



                                                   


     

 

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