A1 Longarm Quilting Machines

A1 QUILTING MACHINES

“ELITE 923”

‘Sometimes it’s the Little Things that Make a BIG Difference’

These are Our LITTLE THINGs

· Stitch Rite Adjustment Panel & Needle Positioner*	3 Unique Stitching Modes! Baste, Regulated and Cruise Mode for perfect stitching no matter the job at your finger tips
· Ergo Lift Hydraulic Table Lift*	AN A1QM INNOVATION! Position the Table Height EXACTLY for Healthy, Comfortable Quilting. You Can Even Sit to Quilt!
· “Tracknology” Wheel System	AN A1QM INNOVATION! Superior Smooth Wheels, No Wobbles Ever. For Those who Demand the Best Wheel System Available.
· Light Weight Cast Aluminum Head	A Quality Machine Head
· Hi-Tech Machining Process	For A Quiet Durable Machine
· Exclusive Webbing Design in Casting	Reduces Machine Vibration
· Integrated Molded Bearing Mounts	Another A1QM INNOVATION
· Gear Timing - Cast Iron Bushings	The Very Best Timing Method/Long Life
· Hardened Steel Bushings on Needle Bar	Not Brass, but Steel!
· 9” X 23” Throat Size	To Accommodate any Quilt Size
· Duel Variable Speed Controls	Located Near Both Handles, It’s Right There, Easy to Access
· 9” X 17” of Quilting Space	Plenty of Quilting Space even for the Large Panto Designs & Motifs
· Hopping Foot	Glides Over Seams and Provides Stability for Templates
· Large Capacity ‘M’ Bobbin	More Quilting Time, Less Bobbin Winding!
· 4 Premium Ball Bearings on Main Shaft	Results in a Super Smooth Machine!!!!
· Easy to Thread from Either Side	You can Thread from Either the Front or the Back with Ease!
· Dual Laser Controls & Laser Light*	Plug laser into Back for Pantos or Up Front to Insert Beautiful Motifs
· Heavy Duty DC Motor	Powerful, Efficient Running Motor!
· Cast Iron Bushings on Lower Shafts	Not Brass but Cast Iron for Longer Life
· 2 3/8 Non Bowing Tubes	Strong, Resists bowing
· Batting Access Lifting Lever	Unrestricted, Full Access to all Quilt Layers
· Auto Batting Feed	Stores and Feeds Batting from Under the Table
· Single Crank Lifting System	Raise Both Ends Equally and Simultaneously
· Fabric Tensioning Gears with Fine Tooth Adjustment	Allows for Very Accurate Fabric Tensioning
· Fabric Advance*	Advances & Reverses the Quilt With a Switch!
· Large Machine Hook	To Accommodate the ‘M’ Bobbin so you can Quilt Longer
· Industrial Belt and Belt Guard	Safely Shields you from the Belt
· Straight Power Cord	Light weight and reduces any drag
· Separate Bobbin Winder	Dependable! Place it Where You Like
· Magic mat	A cutting mat that is the full length of your table
· Quilting Pattern Shield	Panto Pattern Slides Under the Shield & Stays In-Place and Clean!
· 2 Pair Adjustable Straps	For Proper Edge Tensioning
· Upgradeable	Includes 3 years of Software Upgrades. Your Machine Is Always NEW! No Need to Buy a New Machine for the Latest and Greatest Features.
· 10 Year Warranty on Castings	Long Time, Long Life
· Only Cast Machine In America	We are Made in the USA and Proud of it!
· 3 Way Switching	Shut Off from Either Handle
· NON VIBRATING TABLE	Designed like a Bridge, Double Trussed so Pattern Boards are Stable and Vibration is eliminated!
· ANODIZED STEEL ONE PIECE TRACKING and ANODIZED CARRIAGE	Allows Smooth Carriage Passing for Precision Quilting and NEVER TRANSFER OF ANY RESIDUE TO YOUR QUILT
· Hardened Shafts	Never Have to Pry Off the Hook!
· Ergo Designed Handle Bars	Reduced Carpel Tunnel Aggravation
· Ergo-Grip fully adjustable Handle Bars	Patented, fully adjustable handle bars that can be moved to any position close to the needle, one up & one down - endless combinations. .
· Oil Wick Lube System	Keeps Your Machine Happy and Humming. Conveniently marked in Red
· Dual Light with Black Light Option	ANOTHER A1QM INNOVATION!
· Torque Wheels on Fabric Rollers	Easy Adjustment of Fabric
· Fused Electrical System	Safety First. Always!
· Built in Thread Lubricator	No More Bulky Boxes
· Stewart Plank’s Timing & Tension Video/DVD*	Take The Mystery Out of Maintenance
· LIGHT BOX TABLE*	AN A1QM INNOVATION! 12’/14’ of Beautiful Lighted Table Top for Tracing Your Patterns, Appliqué and Great Stitch Visibility!
· A1QM Micro Bar*	Micro Stipple With Ease and Control
· A1QM King Base & A1 Ruler With Handle*	Extended Ruler/Template Platform & Our A1QM SID Ruler
· CIRCLE LORD ä Circle Maker*	Our Favorite Circle, 45° Angle, and Design Center
· S&D Stitches REMOTE*	Adjusts the Table Height with a REMOTE
· Tip-Toe Control Switch*	AN A1QM INNOVATION! Adjusts the Table to that Perfect Height, Even While Sitting!
· Saddle Stool*	We Believe in Comfort, So Sit and Quilt and Enjoy!

*This option may not be standard on all A1QM packages

We Offer 3 Packages, Carefully Designed to Satisfy Your Quilting Needs

THE BEGINNINGS	The Basic A1 Elite Quilting Machine. Ready to Upgrade when you are. Add features as your quilting needs expand
THE PROFESSIONAL FAVORITE	Designed for the Serious Quilter who needs all the necessary tools to start quilting now. If you are starting a business or are a serious hobbyist, the Professional Favorite is our most sought after package
THE PROFESSIONAL DREAM	Simply Stated, your Dream Come True! The Professional Dream was Designed for the most discriminating quilter. This is clearly the Package for the quilter who wants it all. We leave nothing to be desired

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

“To Make the Best Quilting Machine in the World”

Stewart Plank has used his machine shop and aircraft mechanic skills to design and develop the finest, smoothest operating quilting machine in the world! The Stitch Rite – Stitch Regulator is no doubt, the Smoothest on the Market! A1 Quilting Machines are Made in the USA.

To find out much, much more about these excellent machines visit the A1 Dealer's Network here

We have certainly come a long way since then, BUT even back then we were trying to make quilts faster!!

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We Offer 3 Packages, Carefully Designed to Satisfy Your Quilting Needs

THE BEGINNINGS

THE PROFESSIONAL DREAM