The HQ Sweet Sixteen®
THE BEST SELLING SIT-DOWN LONGARM MACHINE ON THE MARKET TODAY.
Introducing the most technologically advanced way to sit-down free motion quilt with stitch-regulation. Handi Quilter’s HQ Sweet Sixteen is simply the best way for quilters to tackle projects with a sit-down machine. With the introduction of TruStitch, quilters are now able to create quilt designs with beautifully even stitches.
Available with the insight Table (includes the stitch regulator)
If you love free-motion quilting but struggle to fit your project on a domestic machine, you’re going to love the HQ Sweet Sixteen®. Throat space of sixteen inches gives you room to work on even a king-size quilt. The smooth surface of the included table allows your project to glide under the needle. The powerful motor handles quilting with ease and stitches up to 1,800 stitches per minute. Choose your own top speed and set it on the easy-to-use color touchscreen.
MACHINE FEATURES
Easy setup and assembly
16 inches of throat space and eight inches of vertical space
Paired with the exclusive HQ InSight TableTM with built-in HQ InSight Stitch RegulationTM
Two modes of stitch regulation: Precision or Cruise
High-speed rotary hook with large-capacity M-class bobbin
Adjustable table height from 25.5″ to 39.5″
Stitching speed up to 1,800 stitches per minute
4-22 precision stitches per inch
Adjustable color touchscreen
Easy-Set Tension™
Handi Feet compatible; comes with quarter-inch ruler foot installed, open-toe foot
Needle-stop position control
Responsive foot pedal
Easy needle changewith ergonomic thumb screw
Low-bobbin estimator and alarm
Quilting alarm and project timer
Walking stitch plus five basting stitch options
Stitch counters
Built-in diagnostics
Four language options: English, French, German, and Spanish
Four extra bobbins, 20 needles, sample thread pack included
ALL HQ LONGARMS FEATURE
HQ Nationwide Retailer/Rep Support
HQ Customer Solutions
HQ Technical Support
HQ Warranty: 10 years casting, 5 years electrical and mechanical*
Handcrafted in the U.S.A.
Getting Started DVD
Educational videos, tutorials and tips available on the HandiQuilter website