Pinhole Quilting

Pinhole Quilting, distributor of Handi Quilter quilting machines in the UK and Europe

Pinhole Quilting presents itself as the exclusive distributor for the UK and Europe of Handi Quilter longarm quilting machines. The company sells, supports, services and trains quilters in the use of this equipment, and describes itself as a centre of excellence for longarm machine quilting.

The firm states that it is the only specialist longarm machine company in the UK and maintains that Handi Quilter is the world's most successful supplier in the sector, with more units sold in the UK than all other brands combined. These assessments come from the company's own presentation.

Machine and system catalogue

The range of Handi Quilter machines it distributes includes seven longarm models, among them those in the Moxie and Amara series, as well as the Infinity 28 model. The company also sells computerised machine bundles and the Pro-Stitcher computerised quilting system, available in full and Lite versions.

Pro-Stitcher is offered as integrated software with all stand-up longarm machines, CE certified and stocked in the UK, which saves the buyer from having to order it from the USA as happens with other brands. The catalogue is completed with pre-owned machines and the FreeWay Frame, a foldable, portable system that allows free-motion quilting without tools and can be assembled in minutes, designed both for beginners and for limited spaces.

Customer profile

Pinhole Quilting has installed Handi Quilter machines for hobby quilters who want to finish their own quilts with ease, for professional quilters who finish pieced tops for patchworkers and for quilt artists. Among the users cited are Moxie Mentor Jo Avery and Handi Quilter Ambassadors Lynda Jackson, Hilde van Schaardenburg and Stuart Hillard, a quilt author who uses Pro-Stitcher. It also supplies quilt shops that rent out machine time to their customers.

Training, demonstrations and events

The company's activities include training and education in machine quilting. It organises workshops, machine quilting demonstrations and educational talks, and takes part in fairs and shows across the UK. Its training offer includes one-to-one sessions and virtual learning, and it publishes a newsletter to announce its events.

Technical service and maintenance

The company provides a longarm machine servicing service and allows you to book a service appointment. For technical enquiries it has a dedicated email address and asks you to indicate whether your request is urgent.

History and team

Pinhole Quilting was founded in 2017 by Liz and Pete Holpin. Liz Holpin has been quilting for over twenty years and was a Director of The Cotton Patch, a company that became established as the leading provider of patchwork and quilting supplies in the UK. Her involvement with quilting frames dates back to the 1990s, with Grace Company hand quilting frames, and since 2010 she has supplied Handi Quilter longarm machines in the UK and Europe. Pete Holpin brings his experience as an accountant and executive in the distribution and manufacturing sectors, as well as his practical knowledge as a professional photographer.

Company details and contact

The company operates as Pinhole Quilting Limited, with company registration number 10445775 and VAT number GB 257 680 375. Office hours are 9:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday, and the showroom is open by appointment only, with Saturday appointments also available. The company has a headquarters and a warehouse for returns and deliveries on the same estate.

Locations and premises

Main premises: Unit 22, Highgrove Farm, Seaford, Pinvin, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 2LF · Telephone: 01905 942972 · Email: quilt@pinholequilting.co.uk

Warehouse: Unit 23, Highgrove Farm, Seaford, Pinvin, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 2LF · Telephone: 01905 942972