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HandiQuilter Machine Rental

We are proud to offer machine rental time on our HandiQuilter longarms! If you're in the market for a longarm, the best option is to rent time!  Once you take the longarm certification class, you can choose to use one of our three free-motion quilting machines.  We have an Amara ST, Moxie on the 8-foot Loft Frame, and the Amara 24 on a 12-foot Gallery2 Frame.

If you are interested in setting up time, give us a call or come by, to schedule and reserve your time. 

Session Availability
  • Amara / Moxie / Amara ST Sessions available
    • Tuesday 10 am to 4 pm
    • Wednesday 10 am to 4 pm
    • Thursday 12 noon to 6 pm
    • Friday 10 am to 4 pm
    • Saturday 11 am to 4 pm

Bobbins
Only HandiQuilter “M” class bobbins can be used on the HandiQuilter machines. Use of our bobbin winder to wind bobbins is included in rental time. Additional bobbins can be purchased from us. 

Batting
We have a variety of batting that can be purchased or bring in your own batting. Just ask prior to your scheduled quilting session and we can help you find what will work best with your project.

Backing
We have a variety of fabric including extra wide backing. Bring in your own backing or purchase it from us. Just ask prior to your scheduled quilting session if you need assistance with backing fabric.

Suggestions
It can get noisy working in an area with multiple quilting machines running. If you think the noise will bother you, we recommend bringing in a pair of headphones and listen to music. 


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Frequently Asked Questions


What if I can’t finish in one session?
We will work with you to help determine a time frame and number of sessions but it will depend on the speed and the density of your quilting. As you progress, you should become more accurate in gauging time. If you do not finish in your estimated timeframe and require more time, additional time can be purchased for the next available time slot. Other customers may be scheduled and we want to be respectful of everyone’s time. We strongly recommend using the valet service for longarm rentals. If you need more than 1 session for the longarm we can valet the quilt for each session.

What if I haven’t finished my quilt at the end of my session?
If you are close to finishing, you may be able to extend your session. If you extend your session, the cost will be $20.00 per half hour past your session time when available. If you are not close to completion or if extra time is not available, you will need to schedule additional rental time in order to complete your project. Be sure to estimate more rental time for yourself for incidentals that may occur during your quilting time.

How skilled do I need to be rent time on the quilting machine?
You need to have basic machine quilting experience and we will teach you how to operate the machine in our Longarm Certification Class. Please check our class schedule for classes regarding free motion and/or longarm machine quilting techniques to expand your skills!

Can I bring my friend to watch or help?
We have limited space in which the machine is set up. We will be around and able to help you should you need assistance. Additional people will only crowd and hinder the process, so we ask that you do not bring anyone with you. 

I found some long arm needles online/from another shop. Can I use them?
To ensure proper set up of the machine, we will only utilize our own needles.

Why is there a needle break cost?
Typically, a broken needle is the result of the needle coming in contact with a solid surface or by general misuse of the machine. Due to this, a thorough check by our qualified technician will be required. Any additional damage cost associated with a broken needle may be assessed to a user once the full extent of any damage is determined.