Simply Sixteen by Handi Quilter
#12
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Location: Mableton, GA
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I wonder if it is the same machine as the Q'nique 15 and Brother sit down mid arm, (I was told by a dealer that the Brother and Q'nique are the same machine). I would consider it (and the others) if I wanted a machine on a frame
#14
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Grace Company told me that the Brother and Q'nique are not the same machine, but Brother wants us to think they are.
The Simply 16 is made by Handiquilter, the Q'nique by Grace and the Brother by Brother. I have Q'nique 21 and enjoy working on it.
The Simply 16 is made by Handiquilter, the Q'nique by Grace and the Brother by Brother. I have Q'nique 21 and enjoy working on it.
#16
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Location: Mableton, GA
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wow. I was told by the Q’nique dealer at a quilt show that they are the same machine. I have brochures for both of them and they look identical. I was guessing one factory made them and put different decals on them. Kind of like brother and babylock.
#17
Thanks for the input.
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
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Handiquilter is a great company to work with. I started long arm quilting on an HQ sixteen 16 years ago. I’ve since upgraded to an Avante. Through the years I have found customer service and tech support very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and my machines have been a joy to own, work with.
#20
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The machine itself is not bad, but the smaller frame really needs to be understood or you'll end up frustrated with the purchase. I would see if you can get credit/swap with the larger frame, especially if you're used to a traditional frame setup.
This small frame has been discussed on the board in recent months. One of the advantages to a traditional long arm frame is that you don't have to baste up a quilt sandwich. With the 5' frame of the Simply Sixteen, Brother Little Foot, and Babylock, you still have to baste, plus now you have to clamp and unclamp the quilt multiple times. The latter isn't all that easy and you aren't able to avoid basting the quilt first.
I would lean more towards a sit-down and large/expandable table if space prevented a 10' or 12' frame or asking for credit towards a larger frame with the machine.
Also take a look at Q'Nique's/Block RockIt's 21" Titan model and compare pricing (and try both it and the HandiQuilter out to see which works best for you).
This small frame has been discussed on the board in recent months. One of the advantages to a traditional long arm frame is that you don't have to baste up a quilt sandwich. With the 5' frame of the Simply Sixteen, Brother Little Foot, and Babylock, you still have to baste, plus now you have to clamp and unclamp the quilt multiple times. The latter isn't all that easy and you aren't able to avoid basting the quilt first.
I would lean more towards a sit-down and large/expandable table if space prevented a 10' or 12' frame or asking for credit towards a larger frame with the machine.
Also take a look at Q'Nique's/Block RockIt's 21" Titan model and compare pricing (and try both it and the HandiQuilter out to see which works best for you).
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