The
Borne Quilter is pleased to announce that we are now a factory
authorized representative for Handi Quilter's newest
product, the Avanté, which is an 18" long arm quilting
machine. The quality, functionality, ease of use and affordability of the
Avanté are unmatched. We invite you to stop by the shop for a "TEST DRIVE" of
this wonderful new product which was "Designed by a Quilter, for
Quilters". 
Features and
Benefits of the HQ18Avanté™
• 18” throat to
accommodate your bigger projects
• 2 kinds of stitch regulation with
precision control provides consistent stitch quality from 4
stitches-per-inch up to 18 stitches-per-inch
• 15” of open quilting
space: quilt from crib to king with ease
• Color touch-screen
controls allow switching quickly from manual mode to stitch-regulation
mode
• Included LED lights are menu-controlled
• Speeds up to 1800
precision stitches-per-minute
• Color touch-screens front and back
•
Exclusive HQ Walking Stitch
• Set your preferred settings
• Needle stop position control
• Stitch counters
• Built-in diagnostics
• Adjustable sound levels
• Integrated, adjustable laser light
• HQ Micro Handle compatible (optional accessory)
• 3
table/frame/track combinations available
• Precision-glide aluminum
track available on HQ Studio Frame
• HQ technology and innovation
• HQ customer service and warranty
•
Hand-crafted in the USA
• Robust design limits vibration
• Patented larger-diameter pole roller system
• High-quality steel provides solid base for quilting
• Self-leveling feet adjust to floor surfaces
• Adjustable legs for easy height adjustment
• Patented pole adjustment with snap-pin inserts
• Built-in hand wheel for ease in rolling
• Rollers with built-in bearings
• Can be used with any HQ machine