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. 

Want more assistance? Use the free AcuSpark2 app with the Continental M8 Professional to see more information about each stitch, review recommended settings, and see what options are available. Or, use the Sewing Applications menus to select your stitches by choosing what kind of sewing you are doing.

A.S.R. Accurate Stitch Regulator™  

The M8 comes standard with the A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator) Janome Accurate Stitch Regulator System includes four feet: closed-toe, open toe, clear view, and the exclusive ruler work foot so that all of your free-motion needs are covered. With the added benefit of being able to set the sensitivity of the sensor; you can adjust the regulation as your skills build. *Not compatible with M6*

Ample Work Area and Visibility

The Continental Series has the industry's LARGEST sewing space available on any household-use machine. With 13 ½” of workspace, a total work area of 17.81”, more than 3” in the needle/needle plate section, and Bright white LED lighting to illuminate your sewing space with shadow-free coverage, your sewing capacity will improve all around. With an added extension table of 26.77” X 15.75”, you’ll have even more workspace. As an added bonus, the worktable has a built-in drawer so that you can keep all of your favorite accessories at your fingertips. 

AcuFeed Flex™

The Detachable AcuFeed Flex Layered Fabric Feeding System is the best on the market. AcuFeed Flex perfectly guides your fabric from the top and bottom. Perfect for quilts, plaids, and any sewing requiring precise control. *Optional accessory for M6*

Professional Grade Needleplate, HP Foot and HP2 foot

Utilize these narrow gauge industrial-type feet for curves and precise topstitching. They provide great ease of control and superior visibility. Sized perfectly for creating 1/4” seams, achieve accurate stitches and perfect starts on any type of fabric. *Optional accessory for M6*

 

 

• Top loading full rotary hook bobbin
• 450 built-in stitches up to 9mm wide, including 3 fonts (block/script/broadway)
• A.S.R (Accurate Stitch Regulator) Included
• AcuFeed Flex Plus layered fabric feeding system
• Professional HP needle plate, HP Foot, and HP2 AcuFeed Foot
• Streamlined profile for broader sewing field view
• Stitch tapering function
• Ruler work mode
• Automatic presser foot lift
• Quilt Block Advisor
• Extension table with storage drawer included
• Variable zigzag for free motion quilting
• Floating mode for delicate fabrics
• Cloth Guide included
• 17.81" All metal seamless flatbed
• Adjustable knee lift included
• Maximum sewing speed - 1,300 SPM
• Superior Needle Threader 2
• Thumbwheel by machine head to raise and lower the needle
• 12 Sensor buttonholes
• Straight Stitch Needle Plate
• Snap-on Presser Feet
• 7-Piece feed dog
• Sewing Applications on-screen support
• AcuSpark2 app provides machine learning and support
• Auo tension system
• Automatic one-touch needle plate conversion
• USB Port
• Stitch Composer stitch creation PC software
• Optical bobbin monitoring system
• 7" Color LCD Touchscreen
• Full-intensity lighting system with 9 white LED lamps in 4 locations
• Memorized Needle Up/Down
• Advanced plate markings
• Upstanding dual thread stand
• Maximum Stitch Width: 9mm
• Maximum Stitch Lenght: 5mm
• 13.7" to the right of the needle