Janome Sewing, Quilting u0026 Embroidery Machines

Janome Continental M8 Professional

$9,999 MSRP

Where advanced engineering and technology combine to bring you Hi-Definition results

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.

Brochures, Manuals & Updates

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Key Features

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

Standard Accessories

1/4" Seam Foot O, Top Loading, 9mm Stitch Width Models
A.S.R. Kit (Accurate Stitch Regulator)
Accessory box
AcuFeed Flex™ Dual Feed Holder with AD Foot
AcuFeed Flex professional grade foot HP2
Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
Blind Hem Foot G (9mm)
Bobbin (Standard)
Button Sewing Foot
Button Shank Plate
Buttonhole Stabilizer Plate
Concealed Zipper Foot Z
Darning Foot
Darning foot (open-toe)
Extra Large Foot Controller
Extra Wide Extension Table
Free Motion Quilting Closed Toe Foot (QC)
Free Motion Quilting Open Toe Foot (QO)
Free Motion Quilting Zig-Zag Foot (QV)
HP Foot
HP Needle Plate
Knee lifter
Large Screwdriver
Lint Brush
M7 Cloth Guide
Needle Set
Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot
Overcast Foot M: Top Load, 9mm
Quilting Guide Bar
Remote Thread Cutter Switch
Rolled Hem Foot 2mm
Ruler Work Foot QR
Satin Stitch Foot: 9mm Models
Seam Ripper
Semi-hard fabric cover
Spool Holder (Large)
Spool Holder (Small)
Spool Holder (Special)
Spool Net
Straight Stitch Needle Plate (for continental models)
Touch Panel Stylus
Variable Zig-Zag Open Toe Foot (QZ)
Zig-Zag Foot
Zipper Foot E

Optional Accessories

1/4 Inch Ruler Foot [high shank]
1/4" Seam Foot for AcuFeed Flex™ (Twin)
10 Pack Bobbins
3 Way Cording Foot, Top Load, 9mm Stitch Width, High Shank
6 Point Crosshair Ruler
8" & 11" FM Quilting Hoop Set
9-Hole Cording Foot
AcuFeed Flex™ Holder and Foot (Single)
AcuFeed Straight Stitch Foot
AcuFeed Zipper Foot ED (Single)
For M7 AcuView Magnifier (detachable type, with long holder) 20/40/60
Applique Foot: 9mm Max Stitch Models
Beading Foot (Narrow Groove): 9mm Max stitch width models
Beading Foot (Wide Groove):9mm Max stitch width models
Bi-Level Foot 9mm
Binder Foot
Blue Tip Needles
Bobbin case (for free motion quilting) for M7
Border Guide Foot
Extra Large Buttonhole Foot and Stabilizer Plate for 9mm
Buttonhole Foot (transparent)
Circular Sewing Attachment
Clear View 1/4 Seam Foot 9mm
Clear View Quilting Foot and Guide Set
CM17 Trolley & Hoop Bag
Ditch quilting Foot
Ditch Quilting Foot for AcuFeed Flex™
Edge Guide Foot
Edge to Edge Template Set - High Shank
FM Quilting Paddles
Free Motion Couching Foot
Gathering Foot
HD Roller Foot
Insert Plate K
Janome Square Bobbin Saver
Lap Seam Foot 9mm
Long Quilting Guide Bar Set
Needle Threader
AcuFeed Open Toe Foot
Palm Quilting Paddles
Pintuck Cord Guide
Pintucking Foot 9mm Narrow
Pintucking Foot 9mm Wide
Piping Foot (Narrow) for 9mm Models
Piping Foot 9mm Models
Pretty Grips
Purple Tip Needle
Quilt Binder Set
Red Tip needle
Ribbon / Sequin Foot
Ribbon Sewing Guide
Rolled Hem Foot 4mm
Rolled Hem Foot 6mm
Ruffler
Ruler Work Kit High Shank
Sew Comfortable Cushion
Sew Comfortable Foot Rest
Sew Comfortable Lumbar Pillow
Simple Circle - 2"
Skyline Accessory Case
Sliding Guide Foot 9mm
Spin-e fex 10-5.5"
Spin-e fex 10-7.5"
Spin-e fex 12-5.5"
Spin-e fex 12-7.5"
Square Template Set
Square Template Set (Even)
Straight Stitch Foot
Superior Ultra Glide Foot 9MM
Table Stand for Continental Models
Taping Guide Foot 9mm
Triangle Template Set
Triangle Template Set (EVEN)
Ultraglide needle plate and foot set U for M7