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HQ Simply Sixteen Long Arm Quilter & Frame

Reservations

Thu Nov 5
Free
Fri Nov 6
Free
Sat Nov 7
Free
Sun Nov 8
Free
Mon Nov 9
Free
Tue Nov 10
Free
Wed Nov 11
Free
Sat · Jan 9 3:30 pm–7:00 pm
Asher Erwin · Education · GEMS Cohort 30
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Description

The HQ Simply Sixteen enables any quilter, beginner to advanced, to finish any size quilt without the space requirements of a conventional frame system.

FEATURES

  • Ergonomic front handlebars with touchscreen control
  • 1,800 stitches per minute
  • LED light ring
  • Handi Feet mount with quarter-inch ruler foot installed; open-toe foot included
  • Two modes of HQ stitch regulation: Precision and Cruise
  • Manual mode with two customizable preset speeds
  • Consistent stitch quality from 4 to 18 stitches per inch
  • Needle-stop positioning control
  • High-speed rotary hook with large-capacity M-class bobbin
  • Easy needle change with ergonomic thumb screw
  • Integrated USB port
  • Five bobbins, 20 needles, thread samples
  • Quilting alarm and project timer
  • Four language options: English, French, German, and Spanish
  • Built-in diagnostics

TO RESERVE THE QUILTER, USE THE BLUE REQUEST RESERVATION BUTTON AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.

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Facilitators run badge checkouts and are also glad to help with project-specific advice, a refresher, or planning a build.

3 facilitators, 6 upcoming times in the next two weeks · Next: Sun Nov 8, 12:00pm

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Facilitator schedule · HQ Simply Sixteen Long Arm Quilter & Frame

Facilitators run badge checkouts and are also glad to help with project-specific advice, a refresher, or planning a build.

Day Morning (before 12 PM) Afternoon (12 - 5 PM) Evening (after 5 PM)
Sunday
November 8, 2026
 
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With Denise McGillicuddy
 
Monday
November 9, 2026
   
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With Rose Simpson
Wednesday
November 11, 2026
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With Clara Biesel
   
Sunday
November 15, 2026
 
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With Denise McGillicuddy
 
Monday
November 16, 2026
   
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With Rose Simpson
Wednesday
November 18, 2026
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With Clara Biesel
   

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