Welcome to the absolute pinnacle of home sewing, quilting, and embroidery. The Janome Continental M17 Professional Combo Machine is a revolutionary, top-of-the-line powerhouse designed for creators who refuse to compromise. Fusing industry-leading smart technology with massive physical workspace dimensions, the M17 is the ultimate hybrid studio workstation. Whether you are precisely piecing king-sized quilts, executing flawless 9mm decorative topstitching, or digitizing massive, multi-colored embroidery layouts wirelessly from your iPad, the Continental M17 delivers unmatched precision and commercial-grade reliability right to your sewing room.

Key Features

• Massive Built-In Library: Access an incredible 850 built-in stitches (including 12 automatic sensor buttonholes), 1,230 high-definition embroidery designs, and 10 dynamic fonts for custom monogramming.

• Largest Home Embroidery Hoop: Includes the colossal RE46d embroidery hoop (11" x 16"), giving you the power to stitch massive jacket backs and complex quilt blocks in a single hooping without ever needing to re-align your fabric.

• Wireless Smart Integration: Leave the USB sticks behind. Connect your Continental M17 wirelessly with Apple and Android devices to transfer embroidery designs instantly using Janome's dedicated apps.

• Industry-First Thumb Wheel: Stop constantly reaching over your machine for the handwheel. The new Thumb Wheel allows you to incrementally lower and raise your needle precisely right from the sewing area.

• One-Step Needle Plate Conversion: Transition from a standard zig-zag plate to a straight stitch plate instantly with a single computerized button press—no screwdrivers required.

• Optical Bobbin Sensor: Never run out of bobbin thread in the middle of a critical seam again. The advanced optical sensor constantly monitors your bobbin level and alerts you before you run empty.

• Expansive Flatbed Workspace: Enjoy an enormous 13.5 inches of seamless flatbed workspace to the right of the needle. When utilizing the specialized HP (High Performance) foot, the workspace extends to a class-leading 13.7 inches.

• Advanced Creative Software: Comes equipped with on-board Quilt Block Advisor to calculate patchwork dimensions, Stitch Composer to design your own custom stitches from scratch, and a unique Screensaver Tool.

• Computerized Automation Suite: Features a computerized automatic needle threader, an automatic thread cutter, and a high-visibility Direct Select Stitch Chart.

Why Customers Love This Machine

• Unrestricted Embroidery Freedom: The sheer size of the 11" x 16" RE46d hoop eliminates the frustration of splitting large designs. You can confidently set up massive, intricate embroidery files and let the machine run flawlessly.

• Total Ergonomic Control: From the brand-new thumb wheel to the Extra-Large Foot Control (which features a dedicated remote thread cutter switch), every physical interaction with the M17 is designed to reduce bodily fatigue during marathon sewing sessions.

• Seamless Tech Connectivity: The ability to find an embroidery design on your iPad while sitting on the couch, and wirelessly beam it directly to the machine's interactive screens, fundamentally changes the way modern creators plan their projects.

Perfect For

• Professional Quilters: Makers managing heavy, king-sized quilt sandwiches who demand a massive 13.5" throat space and pinpoint 1/4" seam accuracy.

• Boutique Embroiderers: Business owners and advanced hobbyists who require commercial-sized hoop capacities, vast design libraries, and rapid wireless transferring.

• Luxury Technology Enthusiasts: Experienced sewists looking for the absolute smartest, most feature-rich machine on the market to elevate every aspect of their garment and home decor construction.

Included Accessories

• Extra-Large Foot Control Pedal with Remote Thread Cutter Switch

• Ergonomic Adjustable Knee Lifter

• Massive RE46d Embroidery Hoop (11" x 16")

• Direct Select Stitch Chart for quick reference

• HP (High Professional) Presser Foot and Needle Plate

• Standard Zigzag, Satin, Blind Hem, and Zipper Feet

• Automatic Sensor Buttonhole Foot

• Extra Bobbins and Pack of Assorted Needles

• And a comprehensive suite of premium Janome maintenance tools, spool caps, and guides.

Specifications

• Machine Type: Professional Combo Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery Machine

• Built-In Stitches: 850 (Includes 12 Sensor Buttonholes)

• Embroidery Designs: 1,230 Designs & 10 Monogramming Fonts

• Maximum Stitch Width: 9mm

• Workspace Dimensions: 13.5" to the right of the needle (13.7" with HP foot)

• Max Embroidery Hoop: RE46d (11" x 16")

• Needle Threader: Fully Computerized

• Bobbin System: Top Drop-In with Optical Sensor

• Plate Conversion: Computerized One-Step Release

• Connectivity: Wireless WiFi (Apple & Android Compatible)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the wireless design transfer work? A: Using Janome's free Apple or Android apps, you can locate, edit, and prep your embroidery files on your smart tablet or phone, and send them through your home WiFi network directly to the machine’s display screen. No cords or USB drives are required!

Q: What is the benefit of the new thumb wheel? A: Traditionally, sewists have to reach all the way to the far right side of the machine to manually turn the handwheel to drop the needle for pivoting. The thumb wheel is located right next to the needle area, allowing you to inch the needle up or down with your thumb without moving your hands away from your fabric.

Q: Can I really make my own stitches? A: Yes! Using the included Stitch Composer software, you can digitally map out completely original stitch patterns and upload them to the Continental M17 to use on your garments or quilts.

Q: Does the machine tell me when my bobbin is low? A: Yes. Unlike basic machines where you just run out of thread suddenly, the Continental M17 uses an Optical Bobbin Sensor to visually read the thread level and alerts your screen before it runs completely empty.

Complete Your Sewing & Quilting Setup

Get the most out of your Janome Continental M17 with these sewing room essentials:

Sewing Machine Needles
Premium Sewing & Quilting Thread
Embroidery Thread
Embroidery Stabilizer
Bobbins & Bobbin Accessories