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Which model to get?
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Joined: Aug. 26, 2008
Posted: Oct. 26, 2008, 1:51 PM
I am new here and am confused about the various Handiquilter machines available. On the website, it looks like the machines are priced as a package with a frame. I have a Hinterberg frame which I can upgrade to the larger "stretch" frame. Can one purchase just the machine and not a frame? if so, do you know the price? Thanks so much for your help. Laura
Which model to get?
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Joined: Aug. 26, 2008
Posted: Oct. 26, 2008, 6:16 PM
If you are looking for just the machine, check again under the products section, machines and packages, and you'll see a "Simply Sixteen"....I believe that's the machine only. Do check around for prices and promotions.

HTH -

marianne
Which model to get?
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Joined: Aug. 26, 2008
Posted: Oct. 26, 2008, 8:09 PM
Thanks Marianne. I checked and the Simply Sixteen comes with the Portable Professional Frame for a MSRP of $4995. The stitch regulator MSRP is $1900. I don't seem to see a MSRP for the frame to get an idea how much of the package is frame price.

Do many people in the group NOT have the stitch regulator, or is it a must have? Thanks so much.
Which model to get?
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Joined: Aug. 26, 2008
Posted: Oct. 27, 2008, 1:30 PM
I bought the package, which included the frame (I have never taken the frame out of the box. I bought it at one of the special pricing, which made it cheaper with the frame than without). I use the HQ with SR on a Bline frame.
Ann
Which model to get?
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Joined: Aug. 26, 2008
Posted: Nov. 13, 2008, 6:37 PM
I have the HQ Sixteen with the stitch regulator but I don't use the SR...it slows me down and is really loud if you're going too fast for it. If you have an option not to purchase it I wouldn't, especially not for $1900! and I have rear handlebars that I've never used, they came with the package. I like to see what my needle is doing.
Which model to get?
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Joined: Aug. 26, 2008
Posted: Nov. 14, 2008, 7:15 PM
I can't comment on the frame issue because I have the frame that came with my machine 1 1/2 years ago, I got my machine right after the SR came out and I love it. I don't use it all the time, but like to be able to keep my stitches uniform in size.