Handi Quilter Amara 24 Longarm Quilting Machine vs Handi Quilter Amara 20

Both machines share the same head: 2,500 stitches per minute, 4-24 SPI, servo stitch regulation, QuiltMaster LED lighting, a 7-inch touchscreen and Pro-Stitcher Premium compatibility. The Amara 24 adds 4 inches of throat depth and ships with the Gallery3 frame, which gives more room for large quilts and ruler work. The Amara 20 ships with the Studio3 frame in 10 or 12 foot lengths. Owners of both report smooth stitch quality and reliable tension; the main complaint on either is the learning curve of a longarm. Buy the 24 for king-size quilts and dense patterns; buy the 20 if floor space is tight and you want the 12-foot frame option.

• Choose the Amara 24 if you quilt large projects, use rulers and templates, or want maximum throat clearance and the Gallery3 frame.
• Choose the Amara 20 if you have limited floor space, want a 12-foot frame option, or quilt mostly small to mid-size projects.