Quilting as a hobby is thriving. Whether it’s the joy of creating, celebrating tradition, for the love of fabric, or simply bestowing our projects onto others, once you get started it’s hard to look back. As we continue to churn out quilt tops, one fact becomes clear—we need to get them quilted!

Using a sewing machine to quilt small projects is easy and relaxing for the most part, but it can be a lengthy process moving a queen-size quilt through the machine. If you’re looking to step up your craft, it may be time to consider adding a long arm quilting machine to your studio or sewing space.

The Quilt Maker Pro 18″ Long Arm Quilter is the first-ever 18’’ long arm quilting machine to bear the distinctive Janome mark in Australia. With key features such as sturdy steel frame, 18” machine arm, speeds of up to 2,200 stitches per minute and numerous exclusive features, the Quilt Maker Pro 18 is the newest long arm quilting machine to tackle any project with speed and precision. You’ll comfortably be able to quilt heirlooms and gifts for family, friends, and charity for hours at a time.

• 18-inch arm – With this much room in the throat of the machine, plus 8.5 inches of distance between top and bottom, the Quilt Maker Pro 18 allows you to quilt large and bulky projects with plenty of room to spare. This also means for less movement of your quilt while you work your way through.

• Janome thread stand in a very convenient location at the front of your machine for the easiest threading possible. The machine can cater for two large vertical spools located at the front of the machine.

• Magnets on each side of front screen display for easy access to your most used tools. Store your scissors, pins, screwdriver or any metal tools on the magnets. The added bonus of the magnets is that they also have additional LED lighting strips underneath so you have plenty of lighting available to quilt until for hours.

• Digital tension control with numbers – Whether you’re quilting using a 40 weight thread or a 100 weight thread, you can easily alter your tension to suite the thread you are using. Simply adjust your tension dial (tighter or looser) and the colour touch screen displays a tension reference number.

Visit your local Quilt Maker Pro 18 dealer for an in-store demonstration today.

Click here to check out the full specs and features of Janome Quilt Maker Pro 18″ Long Arm Quilter.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WORLDWIDE LAUNCH OF MEMORY CRAFT 6700P PROFESSIONAL

Janome Australia Tuesday August 8, 2017: Janome unveiled the all-new Memory Craft 6700P Professional, a domestic sewing machine infused with industrial precision and quality.

At the heart of MC6700P is its heavy duty professional design with flat bed and powder coated aluminium body, typically seen in industrial sewing machines. With a powerful motor delivering a maximum sewing speed of 1200SPM, not only is MC6700P the fastest zig zag machine in the Janome range, it offers maximum penetrating power, ideal for those tougher sewing projects!

MC6700P is also the first flatbed sewing machine in the Janome range that is equipped with a one-step needle plate conversion, allowing users to easily access the bobbin area for cleaning, and more importantly, allowing sewists to effortlessly change between one of three needle plates that come standard with the machine. The three needle plates allow users to customise their machine to ensure that they are always getting optimal stitch results and quality, no matter what the sewing project is.

MC6700P extends its user-centric design focus to include a more streamlined shape, spacious work area and shadowless LED lights to provide users an optimal working environment. The machine boasts a flat working surface of 255mm (10’’) from centre needle position to the inner bed of the machine.

Jojo Yamada, Managing Director, Janome Australia said, “The Memory Craft 6700P Professional is the product of years of extensive research and development, and we are confident we have created our best professional machine with industrial precision, durability and quality, whilst incorporating all of the great features which Janome customers have come to love.”

The Memory Craft 6700P Professional will be available from Aug 8, 2017 in Australia. Contact your local Janome retailer to learn more about the new product or to book a time to preview the machine in person. Visit www.janome.com.au for further information and to locate your local retailer.

Click here to download the Memory Craft 6700P Professional Press Release in pdf.

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WORLDWIDE LAUNCH OF HORIZON QUILT MAKER MEMORY CRAFT 15000

Janome Australia Tuesday August 8, 2017: Janome, a leading innovator and global leader in sewing machines today announced the launch of a brand new, flagship sewing machine. The HORIZON Quilt Maker Memory Craft 15000 introduces advanced technology and breakthrough performance in sewing, quilting and embroidery.

As the successor of the highly celebrated MC15000 V2.0, the new model boasts additional features to include the tapering function, with the exclusive tapering angle mirror image – currently the only machine in the market with the capability – along with a new ruler work foot designed to achieve beautiful quilting effects. These features combined with professional grade foot and needle plate and 6 additional types of monograms, will redefine the sewing experience for users, allowing them to be more creative, productive and precise.

Made in Japan, the HORIZON Quilt Maker Memory Craft 15000 is a triumph of design where technology meets craftsmanship. “The new HORIZON Quilt Maker Memory Craft 15000 is a genuine step up in terms of technology. Integrated WiFi connectivity and new features allows for ease of use while creating masterpieces” said Jojo Yamada, Managing Director, Janome Australia. “HORIZON Quilt Maker Memory Craft 15000 delivers ground-breaking performance, connectivity and versatility to tackle the most demanding sewing projects.”

The HORIZON Quilt Maker Memory Craft 15000 will be available from Aug 8, 2017 in Australia. Contact your local Janome retailer to learn more about the new product or to book a time to preview the machine in person. Visit www.janome.com.au for further information and to locate your local retailer.

Click here to download the HORIZON Quilt Maker Memory Craft 15000 Press Release in pdf.

Whether you’re about to take your first step into the wonderful world of sewing, or you are a seasoned sewist shopping for a functional and versatile machine, you can’t go wrong with Janome’s DC2150.

This is our entry level hero computerised sewing machine – in other words the strong, silent type. It’s built on fundamental essentials and packed with useful features that you will love.

For starters, there’s a huge number of stitches to select from. With a total of 50 stitches, you’ll find every stitch you need, from basic piecing to advanced home décor. The large stitch menu is conveniently displayed on the front of the machine for easy reference and arranged by essential stitches, hemming stitches, decorative stitches and even heirloom stitches. Plus, you also get three automatic buttonhole stitches to suit various fabric types, button sizes and styles.

At the touch of your fingertips, you can easily choose your preferred stitch number and it shows up on the backlit LCD display. Step on the foot pedal or use the start / stop button if you prefer, and off you go at up to 700 stitches per minute – ideal for those who want to sew more in less time.

The adjustable speed slider lets you set the maximum sewing speed the machine will work at, so choose a slower stitch speed if you need better control or move it all the way down if young sewists are having a go.

DC2150 also comes with a superior feed system, consisting of 7-piece feed dogs for smooth feeding of all fabrics. Those that love to applique can select the stitch and work away on the different layers to create a beautiful masterpiece.

Click here to check out the full list of amazing features Janome DC2150 has to offer.