New Sewing Machines by Janome

November 11th, 2008 in tools & supplies, online extras     

compiled by the editors of Threads
An Online Extra to Threads #140, p. 28

For more information on the Janome machines listed here, visit www.janome.com. For information on new releases by other manufacturers, see The Latest in Sewing Machines.

Janome—ASQ 2009
Janome proudly commemorates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the American Quilter’s Society with the AQS 2009 machine. The AQS 2009 packs the punch of a full-sized computerized machine with a smaller model’s price, efficiency and portability. With advanced quilter-friendly features including the horizontal full rotary hook and de-clutch bobbin winder as well as a compact design, weighing 12 pounds, the AQS 2009 is the ideal travel machine. Sewists will love modifying the machine to their personal preference with 20 adjustable stitches. The speed control lever, electronic foot control, built-in needle threader/cutter and LED displays ensure ease-of-use for quilters of all levels.

Janome—1100D serger
Get perfect, professional results every time with the 1100D Professional serger from Janome. The 1100D features automatic tension—simply select the stitch you need from the 10 preset stitches and the correct tension sets automatically. The 1100D features a unique Stitch Information Display Panel, which outlines the required settings for each stitch so you get dependable and flawless results. Other features include a Flip Needle System for easy needle placement and threading, Blanket Stitch, EZ Upper Knife Release, and quick conversion to rolled hem. The look of ready to wear is easy to achieve with this 4-thread serger from Janome.

Janome—Memory Craft 11000 Special Edition
The Memory Craft 11000 Special Edition is Janome’s 3-in-one sewing, quilting, and embroidery machine. It features the spectacular AcuFil™ Quilting System—a revolution in quilt finishing. AcuFil™ Quilting is a complete quilting system built into your embroidery machine, featuring Janome’s exclusive Stippling in the Hoop function. The AcuFil™ Calculator lays out stippling to cover your entire quilt top, and the AcuFil™ Quilting Hoop and template assure perfect placement! You’ll also find exceptional new embroidery and sewing features, with 358 built-in stitches, 170 built-in embroidery designs, and the AcuGuide™ Automatic Cloth Guide.

Janome—Marie Osmond Quilter’s Companion
The stylishly designed Marie Osmond Quilter’s Companion provides excellent versatility including an automatic straight stitch needle plate, an abundance of unsurpassed features and 201 handy stitch designs. Janome’s innovative engineering delivered a needle plate that switches automatically—just select a straight stitch and the plate reduces the size of the needle hole; select a zig zag and the plate changes back. Five on-board memory banks allow you to edit and save your stitch combinations and the auto-tension system assures the perfect stitch consistency, no matter what the fabric.

Janome—ThreadBanger TB-12
Janome designed the ThreadBanger series of machines in honor of their sponsorship of ThreadBanger, the online network for people who love to DIY, recreate, refashion and craft. The TB-12 is a sturdy workhorse with a portable design and cast aluminum body. The machine features 12 stitches including a four-step buttonhole, multiple stitch functions including length adjustment and reverse, and a one-hand thread cutter. It is the perfect machine for on-the-go DIY.

Janome—ThreadBanger TB-30
The ThreadBanger TB-30 is a full-featured performer for creating any kind of crafting, home dec or sewing project. It features computerized precision, with direct stitch selection buttons and programmable needle up/down. You’ll find 30 actual stitches and six 1-step buttonholes, as well as stitch elongation and width adjustment function and slow/fast speed settings. It’s the perfect machine for a sewist of any level.


Janome—MyStyle 100
The MyStyle 100 is the perfect introductory machine for the beginning sewist. This lightweight and portable model contains the perfect amount of features for learning to sew. You’ll find 12 stitches, including a 4 step buttonhole and an easy-to-use reverse button. An auto-declutch bobbin winder and snap on feet allow for quick and effortless project start-up. It even includes a free arm, drop feed function, and a built in thread cutter.

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vquilter writes: The name of the machine is the AQS (not ASQ). It stands for American Quilters Society. The machine is in celebration of the organization's anniversary. Posted: 2:51 pm on May 31st

hwdpatty writes: I have the new Janome Marie Osmond machine and I love it! I'm a new sewing fanatic and I love Marie too. She got me involved through small quilt projects on QVC. If you're just starting out like me or a long time seamstress like my teacher (she loves my new machine by Marie too!) this is a no-brainer! It's "sew" fun and affordable for my first investment machine!!! You'll love it I promise ;)

P.S. Don't be afraid to take lesson's! We aren't old ladies if we quilt. The things I choose to sew, do not look like my grandmas sewing projects!!! Posted: 10:22 pm on January 18th

hwdpatty writes: I have the new Janome Marie Osmond machine and I love it! I'm a new sewing fanatic and I love Marie too. She got me involved through small quilt projects on QVC. If you're just starting out like me or a long time seamstress like my teacher (she loves my new machine by Marie too!) this is a no-brainer! It's "sew" fun and affordable for my first investment machine!!! You'll love it I promise ;)

P.S. Don't be afraid to take lesson's! We aren't old ladies if we quilt. The things I choose to sew, do not look like my grandmas sewing projects!!! Posted: 10:16 pm on January 18th

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