
Handi Quilter Amara: 20-Inch Longarm Quilting System
The Handi Quilter Amara combines a 20-inch longarm with the professional-grade HQ Studio3 Frame. This complete package delivers precision, quality, and room to quilt projects from baby quilts to king-size. Available with 10-foot or 12-foot frame options.
Key Features
- On-screen handwheel with LED display
- Adjustable handlebars with editable buttons
- Pinpoint accurate needle laser
- Easy-set tension knob
- QuiltMaster LED lighting in throat, needle, and bobbin areas

Precision Needle Laser
The pinpoint accurate needle laser shows exactly where your next stitch will land. Combined with the easy-set tension knob and adjustable handlebars with programmable buttons, you have full control over every detail of your quilting.

QuiltMaster LED Lighting
QuiltMaster LED lighting illuminates the throat, needle area, and bobbin compartment. See your work clearly on any fabric color and access the bobbin area with full visibility for oiling and thread changes.

HQ Studio3 Frame
The HQ Studio3 Frame is built from high-quality steel for professional-grade stability. Compatible with HQ stand-up longarms with 16" to 20" throat spaces, this frame works for home studios and professional settings alike. Available in 10-foot or 12-foot lengths.
QuiltMaster DuoLoad offers two loading methods:
- Standard Loading: Visual reminder of quilting space with easy bobbin access
- ClearView Loading: Clears the way for longer rulers and templates

Optional: Quilt from the Back Kit
Add rear handlebars with a 7-inch color touchscreen to control the machine from behind. The kit includes:
- Rear handlebars with programmable buttons
- Adjustable laser light with post for pantograph use
- One Golden Threads Drift pantograph pattern
- All necessary cabling and hardware

Optional: HQ Pro-Stitcher
The HQ Pro-Stitcher adds computerized quilting to your Amara. The 12-inch color touchscreen mounts directly to your machine and includes over 800 built-in designs. Switch between computerized and free-motion quilting at the touch of a button.
Pro-Stitcher Software Features
- Resize, rotate, and repeat designs to fit any area
- Skew or align designs with three or more points
- Define and fill areas using 2-corner or multi-point selection
- Crop inside or outside designs with jump stitch options
- Customizable speed and stitches-per-inch
- Micro tie-off function
- On-screen grid and ruler for measuring
File Compatibility
- Reads .hqf, .txt, and .qli digital quilt patterns
- Works with Art & Stitch software for custom pattern design
- Mark and record points for stitch-in-the-ditch quilting
- Horizontal and vertical channel lock
- Help menus always accessible
Digital Training Resources
Explore the full lineup of Handi Quilter machines and accessories, or browse all longarm quilting machines at Quality Sewing.
Specifications
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Special Financing Available
Apply in-store or online through Synchrony Bank.
Flexible payment plans make it easy to get the machine you want.
~$380/mo suggested payments with 24-month special financing*
or call (800) 687-5175
*Suggested monthly payments are estimates only. Actual terms subject to credit approval through Synchrony. See store for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What throat space does the Amara 20 have?
The Amara 20 gives you 20 inches of throat space, enough room to quilt everything from baby quilts to king-size projects with fewer advances. A brightly lit workspace and a pinpoint needle laser help you place designs accurately across the quilt.
Which frame is included with the Amara 20?
It pairs with the HQ Studio3 Frame in 10-foot or 12-foot lengths, or the compact 5-foot HQ Little Foot frame for tighter rooms. Choose the size by your largest quilt and available floor space.
How fast does the Amara 20 stitch?
The Amara 20 stitches up to 2,500 stitches per minute. QuiltMaster stitch regulation keeps stitch length even in Precision and Cruise modes, with a manual mode offering three preset speeds when you want to quilt without regulation.
Is the Amara 20 Pro-Stitcher ready?
Yes. It comes Pro-Stitcher ready with the internal cabling pre-installed, so you can add the Pro-Stitcher computerized quilting system whenever you like. Pro-Stitcher is a separate purchase.
What warranty covers the Amara 20?
It carries Handi Quilter's full longarm warranty: 10 years on the casting, 5 years mechanical, 5 years electronic, and 90-day full parts and labor, plus a 1-year Quality Sewing warranty. See more longarms in our Handi Quilter Longarm Machines collection.
