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Janome Continental M8 Professional Quilting & Sewing Machine

Janome Continental M8 Professional Quilting & Sewing Machine

SKU: CM8P

You take your sewing passion seriously. You deserve a machine that delivers professional results. The Continental M8 Professional has everything you need for Hi-Definition Quilting and Hi-Definition Sewing. The A.S.R. Accurate Stitch Regulator ensures that every quilting stitch you make is perfect. While the professional grade HP Needle Plate and HP2 AcuFeed options allow you to piece with precise 1/4" seams.

$9,999.00
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Janome Continental M8 Professional Quilting and Sewing Machine

The Janome Continental M8 Professional is built for quilting and sewing with 450 built-in stitches, a 7" color LCD touchscreen, and 13.5 inches of workspace to the right of the needle. The A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator) maintains consistent stitch length during free-motion quilting, and the AcuFeed Flex Plus system feeds layered fabrics from the top and bottom.

Janome Continental M8 Professional front angled view showing 7-inch color touchscreen and workspace

450 Stitches and 7" Touchscreen

450 built-in stitches up to 9mm wide include 3 fonts, 12 sensor buttonholes, and 1 automatic buttonhole. The 7" color LCD touchscreen displays stitch selection, recommended settings, and sewing application guides. Memorized Quilt Seaming stores your seam length for repeating consistent blocks. The free AcuSpark2 app syncs stitch information and settings to your device.

Janome Continental M8 ruler-guided quilting on a colorful geometric quilt

Accurate Stitch Regulator and Ruler Work

The A.S.R. stitch regulation system comes with four feet: closed toe, open toe, clear view, and a ruler work foot. Adjustable sensor sensitivity lets you fine-tune regulation as your skills progress. A dedicated ruler work mode pairs with the ruler foot for precision straight lines and curves on quilt tops.

Janome Continental M8 sewing on denim showing needle area, controls, and Start/Stop button

Built for Heavy Fabrics

A 7-piece feed dog, 1,300 SPM maximum speed, and auto tension system handle denim, canvas, and heavy layered quilts. The SFS-i intelligent feed system keeps the feed dogs down while you position fabric, then raises them automatically when sewing starts. Floating mode reduces presser foot pressure for delicate or high-pile fabrics like velvet.

Quilting Features

  • A.S.R. Accurate Stitch Regulator with 4 included feet
  • AcuFeed Flex Plus layered fabric feeding (two-pronged, one-pronged, and HP2 options)
  • HP Needle Plate with HP2 AcuFeed for precise 1/4" seams
  • Ruler work mode and stitch tapering function
  • Quilt Block Advisor on-screen guidance
  • Variable zig zag for free-motion quilting
  • Extension table with storage drawer included

Sewing and Engineering

  • 450 built-in stitches up to 9mm wide with 3 fonts
  • 1,300 SPM maximum sewing speed
  • 17.81" all-metal flatbed with 13.5" to the right of the needle
  • Superior Needle Threader 2
  • Thumb wheel to raise/lower the needle without reaching the handwheel
  • 3 needle plates with automatic one-touch conversion
  • USB port and Stitch Composer software
  • Optical bobbin monitoring system
  • Adjustable knee lift

See the full Janome collection at Quality Sewing to compare professional sewing and quilting machines.

Specifications

Key Specs
  • 450 Built-in Stitches
  • 13 One-Step Buttonhole Styles
  • 1,300 SPM
  • Needle Threader: Superior
  • Thread Cutter: Automatic
  • 7" Touchscreen
  • 13.5" Throat Space to the right of the needle
  • Includes 22 Presser Feet
  • 25/5/1 Year Limited Warranty
Sewing Features
  • Built-in Stitches: 400
  • Max Sewing Speed: 1,200 stitches per minute
  • Max Stitch Width: 9mm
  • Buttonholes: 12 different styles
  • Fonts: 8 fonts
Threading & Bobbin
  • Needle Threader: Automatic
  • Thread Cutter: Automatic with remote thread cutter switch
  • Hook Type: Top loading
Workspace & Display
  • Display: Touchscreen with touch panel stylus
  • Extension Table: Extra wide extension table
  • Knee Lifter: Included
  • M7 Cloth Guide: Included
Smart Features
  • AcuFeed Flex: Dual feed layered fabric feeding system
  • A.S.R. Kit (Accurate Stitch Regulator): For free motion quilting
  • Professional HP2 Foot: AcuFeed Flex professional grade foot
  • Remote Thread Cutter Switch: Hands-free thread cutting
  • Extra Large Foot Controller: For precise control
Included Feet
  • Shank Type: High
  • Included Feet (25 total): 1/4" Seam Foot O, AcuFeed Flex Dual Feed Holder with AD Foot, AcuFeed Flex Professional Grade Foot HP2, Blind Hem Foot G (9mm), Automatic Buttonhole Foot R, Button Sewing Foot, Concealed Zipper Foot Z, Darning Foot, Darning Foot (Open-toe), Free Motion Quilting Closed Toe Foot (QC), Free Motion Quilting Open Toe Foot (QO), Free Motion Quilting Zig-Zag Foot (QV), HP Foot, Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot, Overcast Foot M (Top Load, 9mm), Rolled Hem Foot 2mm, Ruler Work Foot QR, Satin Stitch Foot (9mm), Variable Zig-Zag Open Toe Foot (QZ), Zig-Zag Foot, Zipper Foot E
Included Accessories
  • Semi-hard fabric cover
  • Extra wide extension table
  • 25 presser feet (listed above)
  • A.S.R. Kit (Accurate Stitch Regulator)
  • HP needle plate
  • Straight stitch needle plate (for continental models)
  • Button shank plate
  • Knee lifter
  • Extra large foot controller
  • Remote thread cutter switch
  • Standard bobbins
  • Needle set
  • Quilting guide bar
  • Spool holders (Large, small, special)
  • Spool net
  • M7 cloth guide
  • Touch panel stylus
  • Large screwdriver
  • Lint brush
  • Seam ripper
  • Accessory box
Warranty
  • 25-Year Limited Warranty on Machine Head/Cast Frame
  • 5-Year Limited Warranty on Electrical/Circuit Boards
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty on Defects in Material and Workmanship
  • 1-Year Quality Sewing Warranty

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The Best

This is the best machine I have ever had, it is wonderful!

Thank you so much for the kind words and 5-star review! We're so happy to hear you're loving your Janome Continental M8—it really is an amazing machine. Wishing you lots of happy sewing with it!

Special Financing Available

Apply in-store or online through Synchrony Bank.

Flexible payment plans make it easy to get the machine you want.

~$278/mo suggested payments with 36-month special financing*

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*Suggested monthly payments are estimates only. Actual terms subject to credit approval through Synchrony. See store for details.