BERNINA Q20 Longarm Quilting Machine vs Handi Quilter Amara 20
Both are 20-inch-throat longarm machines, so the real split is stitch regulation and the frame. The BERNINA Q20 uses the BSR, a stitch regulator owners trust for even stitches at any hand speed, and its Swiss build and integrated needle threader draw steady praise. The Handi Quilter Amara 20 is the more complete package: it ships with the Studio3 frame, runs to 2,500 stitches per minute, and is Pro-Stitcher ready for computerized quilting. Buy the BERNINA for hand-guided precision; buy the Amara for speed, frame and automation.
- Choose the BERNINA Q20 if you quilt freehand and want BSR stitch regulation, a built-in needle threader and BERNINA's Swiss build quality.
- Choose the Handi Quilter Amara 20 if you want a frame included, higher stitching speed and a clear path to Pro-Stitcher computerized quilting.
Prices
- BERNINA Q20 Longarm Quilting Machine: $11,599.00 at Poppy Quilt N Sew (checked today)
- Handi Quilter Amara 20: $12,995.00 at 35th Ave Sew & Vac (last seen Nov 13)
- Difference: the BERNINA Q20 Longarm Quilting Machine is $1,396.00 cheaper than the Handi Quilter Amara 20 at the latest prices (Nov 13 and Nov 14)
