HQ quilting machine
#1
HQ quilting machine
Does anyone have this machine? It's a sitdown quilting machine and demos look interesting and set up easy. Kinda pricey but never heard of it before. If you own this would you recommend it? Thanks for any feedback.
#2
You are referring to the Sweet 16 made by HandiQuilter. It has been around for years and is really quite good. HQ has great support and service also.
If I didn't have the room for a HQ16 [the midarm model by HQ] I would have the Sweet 16.
If I didn't have the room for a HQ16 [the midarm model by HQ] I would have the Sweet 16.
#3
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chapel Hill
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Are you thinking of the HandiQuilter Sweet Sixteen? I have it and really like it. It is also branded for Babylock as the Tiara, and I'm pretty sure the Platinum 16 by Viking is the same machine.
I would definitely recommend it. If you are able to, go play with it at some quilt shows. Definitely easier to move a quilt around on it.
Cheers, K
I would definitely recommend it. If you are able to, go play with it at some quilt shows. Definitely easier to move a quilt around on it.
Cheers, K
#5
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 329
i own the HQ Sweet Sixteen and I LOVE IT!! I do not have space for a long arm frame and I prefer to FMQ by moving the quilt instead of the machine. I got mine used off Craig's List without the stitch regulator and I could not be happier. I have added the side extension tables and with they were not so expensive. I do LOVE it.
#7
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Posts: 8,139
I have a HQ16 - the model before the HQ Sweet 16 - that I bought used about 4 years ago. It is a great machine and has never given me a bit of trouble. i use it on a frame, but it originally came with a table.
The only negative about it is that the manual is on the very skimpy side. For what it costs, I expected more.
The only negative about it is that the manual is on the very skimpy side. For what it costs, I expected more.
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