Understanding Quilting Frames at Handi Quilter Australia

If you’re looking to upgrade your quilting setup, the right quilting frame from Handi Quilter Australia helps tailor your workspace for precision, ease, and comfort. Below is a guide based only on verified specs and information from the Handi Quilter Australia site.

 
What Quilting Frames Are Offered?

Handi Quilter offers several frame options that are compatible with their machines. Some of the mainframes are:

• Little Foot Frame — a free-standing frame, about 5 feet long.
• Studio3 Frame — compatible with some moveable machines like the Amara 20.
• Gallery2 Frame — used with larger machines such as the Amara 24, includes optional extensions to adjust length.

Key Specs of the Quilting Frames

Here are the verified specifications and features of some of the quilting frames and how they affect your quilting experience:

Feature	Little Foot Frame	Gallery2 Frame / Studio3 Frame
Length	~5-foot free-standing frame.	The Gallery2 is standard 12 foot for Amara 24, and optional 2-foot extension available; Studio3 also comes in 10- or 12-foot.
Height Adjustability	Legs adjustable. Height is adjustable (approx. 33″ to 44″) on Little Foot.
Material / Build	Professional-grade steel frame, free-standing, easy-assembly, levelling feet.
Clamping / Quilt Loading	For Little Foot Frame: comes with clamps: 6 Easy-Grasp Clamps, 1 HQ Super Quilt Clamp, 6 Hold-Tight Clamps; also the “Little Buddy” kit for small quilts.	For Gallery2 / Studio3: includes pole cradles, QuiltMaster™ DuoLoad™ loading system (Standard and ClearView loading).

 

Example: Simply Sixteen with Little Foot Frame

One product that illustrates many of these verifiable features is the HQ Simply Sixteen paired with the Little Foot Frame. Here are the confirmed highlights:

• Requires a little over 5 feet of space.
• 16-inch throat space.
• Adjustable free-standing Little Foot Frame with professional steel build.
• Clamping system: 6 Easy-Grasp Clamps, 1 Super Quilt Clamp, 6 Hold-Tight Clamps.

 

Why a Good Frame Matters

Using one of these frames has measurable benefits:

• Keeps the quilt layers taut, which improves stitch consistency.
• Makes handling larger quilts easier.
• Allows better posture and reduces strain because you’re not constantly repositioning fabric manually.