The Janome HD9QCP (Janome's "Heavy Duty 9 QC Professional") is the quilting-focused member of Janome's HD9 straight-stitch line. It sews up to 1,650 stitches per minute with a 9" x 5.9" workspace, and Janome adds Floating Function mode, a feed dog drop lever and LED dimming. It comes with seven feet, including the convertible free-motion QC2, even feed, ditch and 1/4" feet, plus an extra-wide extension table.
Who the HD9QCP is for
- Quilters who want HD9 straight-stitch speed plus free-motion capability: a feed dog drop lever, the convertible free-motion QC2 foot and Floating Function mode
- Quilters who want the quilting feet and an extra-wide extension table in the box
- Makers who sew heavier threads, with Heavy-Weight Thread Guides and pre-tension, and want the 9" x 5.9" workspace
- Tailors and bag makers who want an industrial-style hook with a 1.4x jumbo bobbin
Not the best fit for
- Anyone who needs zigzag, buttonholes or stretch stitches: it sews a straight stitch only
- Sewists who mainly sew bags, canvas or garments and don't need the quilting package: compare the Janome HD9 V2 Professional
- Sewists who want to reuse home-machine needles or L / Class 15 bobbins: it takes HLx5 needles and Janome's 767860107 bobbin
- Anyone who needs a light machine to carry to classes: it weighs 32 lbs (14.5 kg)
Key features
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Speed: up to 1,650 stitches per minute, with a speed control slider.
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Floating Function mode: listed by Janome among the HD9QCP's quilting features.
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Feed dog drop lever: lower the feed dogs for free-motion work.
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Automatic thread cutter: Janome's new, quieter version, with a remote thread-cutter port.
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Heavy-Weight Thread Guides (HWTG) and pre-tension for heavier threads.
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Industrial-style hook: vertical full-rotary hook with a 1.4x jumbo bobbin.
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Presser foot control: extra-high presser foot lift, adjustable foot pressure (standard 1.5 kgf) and a knee lifter.
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Lighting: 2 LED lamps with an LED dimming switch.
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Build: painted aluminum, heavy-duty body construction; openable face plate.
Specifications
Figures below are from Janome's HD9QCP page.
| Specification |
Detail |
| Janome model |
Heavy Duty 9 QC Professional (HD9QCP) |
| Stitch type |
Straight stitch only |
| Max. speed |
1,650 stitches per minute |
| Workspace |
9" x 5.9" (229 x 150mm) |
| Hook |
Vertical full-rotary industrial hook (1.4x bobbin) |
| Needle |
HL x 5 (#14 set in the box) |
| Max. stitch length |
6mm forward/backward |
| Feed dogs |
Drop lever |
| Thread cutter |
Automatic (new, quieter); remote cutter port |
| Presser foot |
Extra-high lift; adjustable pressure (standard 1.5 kgf); knee lifter |
| Lighting |
2 LED lamps with dimming switch |
| Bobbin winding |
Independent motor, up to 3,000 rpm |
| Size |
19.5" W x 13" H x 8.3" D |
| Weight |
32 lbs (14.5 kg) |
What's in the box
Per Janome's HD9QCP page:
- Standard foot
- Rolled hem foot
- Convertible free motion quilting foot (QC2)
- Ditch quilting foot
- 1/4-inch seam foot
- Even feed foot
- Open toe foot
- Extra-wide extension table
- 5 bobbins (1.4x larger type)
- Accessory box
- Screwdrivers (large & small)
- Thumb screw
- Needle set (HL #14 x 5)
- Spool holder (large)
- Spool supporter
- Instruction book
- Large foot controller
- Oil container
- Cloth guide
- Lint brush
- Spool net
HD9QCP or HD9 V2?
| Difference |
Per Janome |
| Max. speed |
HD9QCP: 1,650 spm · HD9 V2: 1,600 spm |
| Workspace |
HD9QCP: 9" x 5.9" · HD9 V2: 8" x 5.5" |
| Quilting features |
HD9QCP adds Floating Function, a feed dog drop lever, LED dimming and a quieter thread cutter |
| In the box |
HD9QCP: seven feet and an extra-wide extension table · HD9 V2: hemmer and straight stitch feet |
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Needles, bobbins and guides
Frequently asked questions
Can the HD9QCP do zig-zag stitches?
No. It is a dedicated straight-stitch machine, sewing up to 1,650 stitches per minute.
How is the HD9QCP different from the HD9 V2 Professional?
Per Janome, the HD9QCP runs up to 1,650 stitches per minute (vs 1,600) and has a 9" x 5.9" workspace. It also adds Floating Function mode, a feed dog drop lever, LED dimming and a quieter thread cutter. Seven feet and an extra-wide extension table come in the box.
Can I free-motion quilt on it?
Yes. Janome lists a feed dog drop lever and includes the convertible free-motion quilting foot (QC2).
What needles and bobbins does it use?
HL x 5 needles (a #14 set is included) and Janome's 1.4x jumbo bobbin, part 767860107. Five bobbins come in the box.
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