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Old 12-04-2015, 01:53 PM
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The Simply 16 is a stand up, small table mount setup. It's quite neat how it works and you don't need the room of a big long arm frame.

it is NOT the same machine as the Sweet 16 - and it comes with the table, brand new for around $6,000.

http://www.handiquilter.com/hq_simply_sixteen/


It is a new addition to the HQ line up- and it's got some of the new features that HQ has added. I bought my Fusion right before HQ added most of them.
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Old 12-04-2015, 01:58 PM
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Be sure to take a mini sandwich (practice quilt) on which to practice on.
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Old 12-04-2015, 03:32 PM
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I love my HandiQuilter Avante. Handiquilter products are great and have a good reputation.
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Old 12-04-2015, 04:52 PM
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I have a HQ 16 which is one of the first of their 16s. I bought it used about 2 years ago, bought it for $5,000. came with 10ft table set up, stitch regulator and other stuff. Handles on both sides and I love, love it..
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Old 12-04-2015, 06:50 PM
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Very interesting! Looks like you have to baste the layers together before you load it on the frame.

There are a lot of used HQ 16's out there for sale. You could probably get a used one for less than $4,000. But the newer table and carriage are so nice.
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Old 12-04-2015, 06:58 PM
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I bought a used HQ16 also with prostitcher about three years ago. Love, love, love it!!!
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Old 12-04-2015, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by sunrise450 View Post
The simply sixteen Handi Quilter is on sale at our local quilt shop. I have long wanted a long arm but can't afford one. Then this one came up for sale. If anyone has a handi quilter or this machine in particular, could you let me know how or if you like it?
DH has said that he will take me Monday to look at it but I wanted some first hand information before I went.
or if you have any problems with it?
Looking forward to some answers!
Is there any way you can hold out for the Avante used. Maybe you can save up a little more. Just my gut feeling from what I learned over time. I have an Innova long arm but the HQ was a close second but the throat opening on the 16 is pretty small and there are some other differences.
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Old 12-04-2015, 08:53 PM
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I have a HQ16. I got the ProStitcher when they first came out. Then when I moved my studio I got the newer bed & carriage trolley for the HQ16.
I had thought about the newer HQ's but I really don't have that big a reach anyway. The 16 fits me just right.
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Old 12-05-2015, 06:09 AM
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My LQS sells Sweet 16 and the people that are buying them are thrilled with them. Our shop owner is fantastic about helping with set up, instructions on how to use, etc. she never stops helping which would be what I would need if I decide to "bite that bullet".
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Old 12-05-2015, 10:31 AM
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I sooooooooo want the sit down 16.
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