The Janome Quilt Maker 18 provides 18 inches of free motion freedom in this long arm quilting machine. No more basting with pins or struggling to cram a quilt under a domestic machine. Get stitching quickly with the easy-to-use straightforward features, easy-to-use controls, and the space to reach your full creative potential.
Features:
- 18” machine arm
- 8.5” distance between top and bottom arm
- 2,200 stitches per minute
- Two modes of Stitch Regulation: Precision and Cruise
- Precise Stitch Regulation from 4 to 22 SPI
- Manual speed mode with 3 customizable presets
- 4 basting stitch options (1/2”, 1”, 2”,4”)
- Built-in telescoping thread stand
- Easy-set tension (digital tension display)
- Front handlebars with digital touchscreen displays
- LED light ring mounted above the needle
- LED lighting mounted on both sides of the front handlebars
- Magnetic mounts for pins and scissors
- High-speed rotary hook with large-capacity M-class bobbin
- Stitch counters
- Needle stop position control
- Bobbin-use estimator with low-bobbin alarm
- Quilting alarm and project timer
- Built-in diagnostics
- Four language options: English, French, German, Spanish
Included ProStitcher Lite:
- 11-inch color touchscreen computer mounted on the stitch-regulated quilting machine
- Includes 250+ preloaded designs
- On-screen Grid and Ruler to measure designs or area on the quilt
- Position designs by simply moving your finger across the screen
- Resize, Rotate and Repeat designs to fit specific areas
- Skew or Align designs to fit any area with three or more points
- Adjust designs using on-screen handles
- Define and Fill an area with a design, using 2-corner (rectangles) or multi-point (any shape)
- Variable speed and stitches-per-inch settings
- Horizontal and vertical channel lock
- Compatible with Pro-Stitcher Designer software
- Reads most .hqf, .txt, and .qli digital quilt patterns
Included Quilt Frame:
- The ProFrame 8 extends easily to a 10-foot length with the optional 2-Foot Extension Kit
- The Height of the frame is easily adjustable and can be customized for any quilter
- Two easy different loading methods: High (for a standard “quilt in the trough” experience, useful for beginners) or Low (for better visibility when using rulers)
- Made of high-quality, powder-coated steel for a firm base for longarm quilting
- Ratcheted-pole ends for firm hold & perfect stitches
- Comes ready to quilt! Two side clamps and heavy-duty 3-piece leader set included
Included Accessories:
- 2 Quick change sewing feet: closed toe foot (installed) and open toe foot
- Bungee
- Heavy duty leaders
- Accessory pack with 4 extra bobbins, 20 needles, sample thread, hook oil, cleaning brush and bobbin tension screwdriver
Optional Accessories:
- Overhead Lighting
- 18” Machine Ruler Base
- Quilting Rulers
- EZ Ruler Foot
- Square Feet Set
- Couching Feet Set
- Glide Foot
- Echo Feet Set
- Horizontal Spool Pin
- Channel Locks
- Bobbins
- Bobbin Case
- 2′ Extension for Proframe 8′
- Black Table Top Pieces for Proframe 8′
- Needles
- Quilt Maker Pro Pinpoint Needle Laser
- Mini Casters
- Pro-Stitcher Lite QM15
- Quilt EZ Butler
- QM18 Rear Handlebars Display Kit w/ Laser Light
- Leader Set available in 9.5’ or 7.5’
| Janome Quilt Maker 15 | Janome Quilt Maker 18 | Janome Quilt Maker Pro 16 | Janome Quilt Maker Pro 20 | |
| Arm Size | 15″ | 18″ x 8.5″ | 16″ | 20″ |
| Stitches Per Minute | 1800 | 2200 | 1800 | 2500 |
| Stitches Per Inch | 4-18 | 4-22 + 4 basting options | 4-18 + basting option | 4-24 + 5 basting options |
| Bobbin System | M Class | M Class | M Class | M Class |
| Low Bobbin Sensor | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Quilting Area | 4′, 8′, or optional 10′ wide x 18″ deep | 4′, 8′, or optional 10′ wide x 18″ deep | 48″ wide x 14″ deep | 10′, or 12′ |
| Stitch Regulation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Speed Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | 25 – 2,500 SPM |
| Basting Stitch Options | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Thread Stand | Built-in Telescoping Thread Stand | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tension | Easy thread set tension | Easy thread set tension | Easy thread set tension | Easy thread |
| Handlebars | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Screen Display | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Switches | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighting | Built in LED lighting | Built in LED lighting | Yes | Built in LED lighting |
| Lighting Locations | Light Ring | Handle Bars, Light Ring | Handle Bars, Light Ring | Handle Bars, Light Ring |
| Included Feet | Ruler Foot, Open-Toe foot | Closed Toe Foot, Open Toe Foot | Open-toe Foot | |
| Laser Light | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rotary Hook | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stitch Counters | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Needle Stop Position Control | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Timers | Project Timer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Diagnostics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cast Aluminum Molding Sewing Head | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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