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Handi Quilter Amara ST Sit Down Longarm Quilting Machine and Table

Handi Quilter Amara ST Sit Down Longarm Quilting Machine and Table

SKU: HQAMARAST/LT

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The Amara ST is a BIG, versatile machine for SMALL spaces. Free-motion quilting has never been easier, and your stitches will be PERFECT with built-in InSightTM Stitch Regulation technology. The programmable Lift Table makes quilting more accessible, whether standing or sitting.

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Handi Quilter Amara ST Sit Down Longarm Quilting Machine and Table

The Handi Quilter Amara ST is a sit-down longarm with a 20-inch throat space, up to 2,500 SPM, and built-in InSight Stitch Regulation. The programmable Lift Table adjusts for sitting or standing, making it a fully featured longarm in a compact footprint.

Because the machine stays stationary and you guide the quilt by hand, the Amara ST fits rooms that cannot hold a frame-based longarm. You get the 20-inch throat, stitch regulation, and lighting of the frame-mounted Amara 20 in a stationary sit-down design.

Choosing Your Table: InSight or Lift

The Amara ST comes with your choice of table. The InSight Table (36" x 38") gives you a stable, flat quilting surface with built-in stitch-regulation sensors at a fixed height. The Lift Table (38" x 38") adds push-button height adjustment, so you can raise or lower the surface to quilt comfortably while seated or standing.

Main Features:

  • 7-inch Color Touchscreen with Updated User Experience 
  • Pinpoint Needle Laser
  • 20-inches of brightly-lit throat space
  • Sit down with the Insight Table or upgrade to the height-adjustable Lift Table (38"x38"x8.5")
  • All the features of the Amara 20, in a stationary package
  • Stitching speed up to 2,500 stitches per minute
  • Magnetic Tool Minder Collar
  • Needle-stop position control
  • Easy Set Tension
  • QuiltMaster™ LED lighting: throat, needle, and bobbin
  • 4-24 precision stitches per inch
  • Two modes of stitch regulation: Precision or Cruise
  • Handi Feet compatible; comes with quarter-inch ruler foot installed, open-toe foot

Specifications

Key Specs
  • 20" Throat Space
  • 2,500 Stitches per Minute max speed
  • InSight Stitch Regulation
Features
  • Max Speed: 2,500 stitches per minute
  • Stitch Range: 4 to 24 stitches per inch
  • Stitch Regulation: InSight and Manual mode
  • Walking Stitch
  • Basting Stitch Options: 5
  • Needle Stop Position Control
  • Easy Needle Change
Threading & Bobbin
  • Hook System: High-Speed Rotary
  • Bobbin Type: M-Class (large capacity)
  • Low-Bobbin Estimator & Alarm
  • Easy-Set Tension
  • Bobbin Winder: External, included with the machine
Workspace & Display
  • Throat Space: 20 in.
  • Display: 7 in. High-Resolution Color Touch Screen (adjustable)
  • Lighting: QuiltMaster LED Package (throat, needle bar, bobbin)
  • Menu-Controlled Lighting
  • Machine Type: Sit-Down Longarm
  • Magnetic Tool Minder Collar
Smart Features
  • InSight Stitch Regulation
  • On-Screen Hand Wheel
  • Quilting Alarm & Project Timer
  • Stitch Counters
  • Presets for Manual Mode (save favorite stitching options)
  • Built-in Diagnostics
  • USB Machine & Software Updates
  • Pinpoint Needle Laser
  • Pause/Play Button (start/stop without foot controller)
Compatible Frames
  • HQ Lift Table (38" x 38"; push-button height adjustment)
  • HQ InSight Table (36" x 38")
Included Accessories
  • Quarter-inch ruler foot (installed on machine)
  • Open-toe foot
  • HQ Bobbin Winder (stand-alone, included)
  • Foot pedal
  • Bobbins (5)
  • Needles, size 100/16 (10-pack)
  • Needles, size 110/18 (10-pack)
  • Thread samples
  • Pen oiler
  • Thread mast
  • Lint brush
  • Small screwdriver
  • 2.5mm hex wrench
  • 5mm hex wrench
  • Power cord
  • HQ Getting Started videos (USB drive)
  • Quick Reference Card
Warranty
  • 10-Year Limited Warranty on Machine Head/Casting
  • 5-Year Mechanical Warranty
  • 5-Year Electronic Warranty
  • 90-Day Full Parts and Labor Warranty
  • 1-Year Quality Sewing Warranty

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Flexible payment plans make it easy to get the machine you want.

~$248/mo suggested payments with 24-month special financing*

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*Suggested monthly payments are estimates only. Actual terms subject to credit approval through Synchrony. See store for details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sit-down longarm?

A sit-down longarm keeps the machine stationary on a table while you guide the quilt by hand, the opposite of a frame longarm where the machine moves along rails. It takes up far less room than a frame setup, so it suits smaller studios while still giving you a large quilting harp.

How big is the Amara ST?

The Amara ST offers a 20-inch throat in a sit-down format, one of the largest sit-down harps available. That depth lets you maneuver bigger quilts through the machine without the space a full frame requires.

Does the Amara ST have stitch regulation?

Yes. It has built-in InSight Stitch Regulation, which keeps stitch length consistent in Precision and Cruise modes as you move the quilt, plus a manual mode for full control. Even stitches come whether you work seated or standing.

What makes the Amara ST table special?

The Amara ST comes with your choice of table. The InSight Table (36 by 38 inches) gives a flat, stable surface, and the Lift Table (38 by 38 inches) adds push-button height adjustment so you can quilt comfortably sitting or standing.

What warranty comes with the Amara ST?

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.