HQ Moxie Longarm Quilting Machine - Getting Started Guide

[@anncameron4845]

One of the clearest and concise descriptions I’ve seen to date. Thank you.

[@areareare9953]

I'm afraid I'm not a proud owner, just a complete drooler.....but this was helpful. Having a visual app for assembly is already a great idea.

[@elainemcatee4347]

The absolute best quilting machine tutorial video I have ever seen, good job!

[@sandyh3312]

Best video I’ve watched in the 2 1/2 weeks since my moxie and loft frame arrived. I’ve been too intimidated to get started. I’m needing to complete an urgent project ASAP. This video has encouraged me tremendously. I have watched probably a dozen different videos on how to load a long arm quilting frame.👏🏼👏🏼

[@denisev.1217]

Thank you! I’ve had my Moxie for a week, been playing, but this video so clearly re-explained all of the things I was a little nervous about.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I hope you get to read this. I hope you can edit this or make another video showing how to load the quilt in low position. To show which way the leaders fall, how to pin. There’s not a single tutorial anywhere on KZbin how to do this.

[@sandrareitnauer5033]

I don't have a longarm yet - still trying to decide what one to get - this video was excellent! Made the Moxie look really good - especially for a beginner.

[@lindakayschuler8651]

That was THE BEST demo I have ever seen on HQ equipment!!!! Very concise in detail. I have 2 original HQ16's and a Sweet 16.....have been considering the purchase of the latest NEW HQ16 and selling all three. I purchased the first HQ16 in South Texas and spent my first year on the phone with HQ as there was no support for HQ's back then. After seeing this demo, I am seriously considering the Moxie as a replacement for the older machines. I mainly do QOVF quilts nowadays, and with my approaching 80th birthday, am finally able to concentrate on the quilting projects I love most! Now all I have to do is FIND a dealer with the MOXEY somewhere halfway near the Houston area!!!! So far, no one has it. Thanks again for the helpful video. Linda S.

[@HandiQuilter]

Thanks so much Linda! Glad we get to be part of your quilting journey.

[@agdixon01]

I would love to find a Houston area dealer for a test drive too!!!

[@petmomful2260]

What is QOVF quilting, please?

[@candacefife6763]

Bought my moxie at cupcake quilts in Houston 2 locations. Set up to play in the store.

[@mariettedemarest5173]

@@petmomful2260 quilts of valor foundation (for veterans)

[@1echowoman]

Kelly, thank you for such a great instructional video on how to use the Moxie. I view it often as well as use the online instruction manual to help me navigate through my new free motion journey! I just finished my first large quilt made of beautiful blue, purple and teal batiks. I used it as a practice quilt of every stitch I wanted to learn and get more comfortable with. The and backing and front are "sew" busy you can hardly see my mistakes! Oh well, I'm gifting it so I won't have to see it ever to critique it again....thanks for your help. Looking forward to more in the future from HQ!

[@1echowoman]

PS, Happy Mothers DAY everyone!

[@shonamoore2195]

Thanks so much for making this video; it’s very informative and to the point. I’ve had my Moxie for about 2 weeks and been so intimidated.

[@MPCrafts461]

Thanks so much for this very concise and easy to follow guide Kelly. I received and set up my Moxie last week, but have been so afraid to make eye contact with her until I discovered your video. I now feel confident that she and I will become BFFs. Best step by step guide! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@HandiQuilter]

Don't be afraid! Just jump in and have some fun.

[@MPCrafts461]

@@HandiQuilter Thanks for the encouragement. I'm ready to jump and have years of fun :)

[@heididickerson63]

So how do you like your Moxie. I’m in the market to buy a long arm machine.

[@MPCrafts461]

@@heididickerson63 I LOVE it!! With all of the HandiQuilt KZbin videos, I'm learning a lot and having a blast. I could never afford other models, so this was a perfect option. Highly recommend the Moxie. :)

[@nummielewis4325]

I WAS INTIMITDATE BEFORE I WATCHED YOU SHOW. IM EXCITED NOW. HOPE TO PURCHASE A MOXIE SOON. THANK YOU.

[@debraewing2859]

What an EXCELLENT tutorial! Any beginner could get started by following this tutorial! Thank you!

[@annterbutt5355]

Thank you so much I have done some stitching. I have a long way to go, however your tutorial has given me enough confidence to get started. My sample has more eyelashes than me but practice hopefully will alleviate this problem. I do like my Moxie.

[@karenkennedy93]

My Moxie has been sitting in the box for several weeks. But today is the day she gets set up. Thank you for this video. I’m keeping this video loaded for quick reference. 😁

[@connierivers1144]

Great video....to the point, clear, great sound, no needless talking. I very much appreciate this as I am in the market for this sweet machine👏🏼👏🏼🤗

[@bonnielister8767]

I’m looking at this machine to buy. If you have one are you happy with it. It looks just right for me. Now I have a bernina 820 with a frame for sale. .

[@PinholeQuilting]

Thanks Kelly - it looks great. Can't wait to have the demo machine and start showing it to our customers.

[@HandiQuilter]

We're sure you'll love it! :)

[@mirjanakrnjetin4489]

Kelly, great presentation. Thank you, it will make my decision about buying Moxie much easier❣

[@karenfurst3421]

Thank you for the for the excellent instructions. You covered everything I had questions about. I love my Moxie!

[@inthekitchenwithbubby7724]

Kelly, you are such an incredible teacher! Thanks so much!

[@HandiQuilter]

You are so welcome!

[@sewingwright6400]

Thank you Kelly hat was excellent, you explained everything so well it was a pleasure listening to you.

[@HandiQuilter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Sandramariadefaria]

Very very good video and well explained. It is indeed the best explained video I´ve seen. It makes me feel like buying this machine instead of a sit down machine I am about to purchase. I am still wondering how I would manage a queen size or king size quilt. Do you have a video about it too?

[@annterbutt5355]

Thank you so much for the great tutorial. I haven’t stitched yet but will be ready soon thanks to your presentation.

[@edwardmcgee5465]

excellent demonstration, thank you very much

[@peggyboland5166]

Thank you for this great tutorial. I learned so much. Can't wait to test drive the Moxie.

[@HandiQuilter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@StitchscapeUk1]

Could you please make it clear that this is the loading method when the frame is set to high. I'm a brand newbie and it made me think I'd loaded my 'low' frame incorrectly.

[@JohnMurray1977]

You are a wonderful educator and I Thank You!!!!

[@petmomful2260]

Very helpful video. I learned some things today!

[@cindyhuffaker6357]

Thanks to the BILT app!

[@HandiQuilter]

You bet!

[@eddigilstrap9627]

I have a question. I have a cutie frame, will the Moxie fit?

[@HandiQuilter]

Our Moxie is designed to fit on the Loft frame of the Little Foot frame.

[@eddigilstrap9627]

@@HandiQuilter thank you

[@helenburke5267]

Wonderful video

[@HandiQuilter]

Many thanks

[@helenburke5267]

Handi Quilter now thinking if the February retreat

[@yolandahale3140]

@@HandiQuilter does it come with a Pro-Stitcher also i need help

[@sharonw667]

I am a newbie and I have watched your tutorial several times and I am still having some problems. I have threaded and re-threaded the Moxie, and checked my bobbin tension. I still get floaties on the bottom fabric. Plus, what is the stitch length for basting? This might sound dumb, but I am a newbie. I do thank you in advance for reading my post.

[@marywilliams5262]

I wish you would do a video about putting the 2 foot extension on the frame.

[@candacefife6763]

I’m lost because I had my set up in clear view AND the people set it up in floater mode 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ now that I took the practice fabric off I can’t find any instructions to load it back. 😡

[@leahkeats997]

This may seem to be a really silly question, but how do you get the machine to actually sew???? Once it's set up, is it just the movement of the machine that stitches the quilt???

[@lisaalexander5731]

Wondering the very same thing.

[@lindaholder2225]

Is this loaded in the high position method?

[@pierce_st_quilting]

Thank you for the video! How much machine+working space (deep) does it need?

[@loisfares9813]

Can I remove the stitch regulator from my moxie long arm without hurting machine

[@margaretheller1461]

It feels like my power cord is dragging the machine occasionally but I cannot find anything obstructing it. Should I add a telco strip or something to hold it against the machine?

[@edwardmcgee5465]

good info, thanks

[@kimboyd4910]

I am thinking about getting a long arm. I currently take my tops to person with a long arm. How much space is needed for the frame and is the frame something that can easily be taken down and stored or is it something that needs to be left set up all the time?

[@HandiQuilter]

HI Kim - It's not something that can be taken down to be stored easily, but, you can add casters to push it against the wall. You can see how big the footprint of the machine is here: handiquilter.com/moxie/

[@laurakuffler2306]

The only thing I didn’t see is the locking clip to quilt straight lines. Did I miss it?

[@robinb4416]

When you load the quilt top, are you pinning the bottom of the top? Or does it matter?

[@rolleneh4920]

Is there going to be a Pro-Stitcher that works with the Moxie?

[@yolandahale3140]

I would like to know also ?

[@kellyashton7040]

yes - very soon we will have a computerized program for the Moxie

[@shelleymeyers4132]

which bar does the shorter leader go on?

[@rahatrmc7977]

very fine seeing machine

[@ИннаПавлова-ы2м]

Thanks you for this video! 👏👏👏

[@laurawhittaker7217]

Can you tell me how to clear or set stitch count to “zero”?

[@HandiQuilter]

The top count is the Project Stitch Count. To reset the Project Stitch Count press Plus or Minus to toggle to it, then press the Needle Up/Down key. The Project Stitch Count will reset to 0. Per the Moxie Manual on page 46.

[@laurawhittaker7217]

@@HandiQuilter thank you for the response. Manual didn’t come with the machine so I’m guessing I have to download and print it myself?

[@MargieOh]

what mode are you in when you are showing meandering ? I am lost with the modes !!!!

[@MargieOh]

are you holding the go button down while you stitch ?

[@HandiQuilter]

No, there's no need to hold the go button. Just press it to stitch, and press it again to stop.

[@merrickelsner5520]

Is that the 8ft frame?

[@HandiQuilter]

Yes, it is the 8' Loft frame.

[@handmadebyMickie]

What size pantograph can I use?

[@HandiQuilter]

We recommend an 8" pantograph, just to be safe.

[@yolandahale3140]

can you put a computer on to Moxie so it can self stich

[@HandiQuilter]

Not yet! But we're working on it. Watch for more on that coming soon.

[@hollycaron3567]

I sorta liked the video..The instructor was good... the camera work...not so much.. There were a few times where I wish I could see what she was talking about. You need to have like 4 cameras on the instructor and the quilt frame( machine) so we can see what she is doing or talking about. .

[@davidlyles5402]

I so wish that I could forward a long arm quilting machine cuz I have arthritis now and I cannot quilt like I used to so I'm praying that something will happen so I can be with the Ford on

[@sharonaerneckeaitchison4500]

I prefer Precision mode ~ but I cannot, for the life of me, figure out how to pull up the bobbin thread without it wanting to sew??

[@chrisk5623]

Don't push the start button until you've pulled up the bobbin thread and returned to your starting position. (I'm sure you've figured that out, but I put it here for others.)

[@otterssilver7299]

Your leaders dont have zippers? It would be so much faster

[@rahatrmc7977]

I want to buy this machine in pakistan

[@heididickerson63]

Im torn between the Moxie and a Baby Lock Tiara 3. I’m a newbie at quilting.

[@karenjacquin280]

BL has a similar machine called a Gallant. I have the Tiara III and it's a mid arm/sit down, not a long arm.

[@petmomful2260]

@@karenjacquin280 I have a Tiara, and it is a 16 inch longarm. I thought it was a midarm, too, then I was told it is a longarm. Oh well. LOL I am about to mount it on a Grace Frame Q zone hoop frame. I hope it works out for me.

[@karenjacquin280]

I have watched all the videos I could find on the Gallant as I was seriously wanting to buy it. Have not committed yet. Still using my Tiara III.

[@petmomful2260]

@@karenjacquin280 What frame are you going to use if you get the Gallant?

[@karenjacquin280]

@@petmomful2260 the 8ft as that is all I have room for.

[@maureenparker4791]

This would be way easier to follow if you weren’t using white fabric. It would be easier to see how the top fabric is loaded

[@JeanKent-ch2en]

She mentioned everything except how to change the stitch length.

[@VonnieOdette]

This loo,looks, way too low. Is it a sit down set-up?

[@HandiQuilter]

The height of the Loft frame is adjustable based on your preference.

[@Bamagirllp]

I always have “eyelashes” on the back. 😳😳

[@jackihattle5855]

Is this the 8 foot frame?

[@HandiQuilter]

This is the 8' Loft frame.

[@rahatrmc7977]

I want to buy this machine in pakistan