Elevate your creative potential to professional heights with the Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9480QCP Sewing and Quilting Machine. Engineered for the absolute highest tier of precision and performance, this flagship machine features intelligent, time-saving automation alongside a massive 11-inch seamless workspace. Equipped with Janome's patented AcuFeed Flex layered fabric feeding system, 400 built-in stitches, and a brilliant full-intensity LED lighting array, the 9480QCP effortlessly powers through massive king-sized quilts, thick multi-layered bags, and the most intricate heirloom garments.

Key Features

• 400 Built-In Stitches & 11 Buttonholes: Access an enormous library of utility, decorative, and heirloom stitches, along with 11 automatically sized one-step buttonholes for flawless garment finishing.

• Patented AcuFeed Flex System: Janome's industry-leading top-feed system guarantees that multiple layers of thick fabrics and heavy quilt batting move forward together in perfect unison, completely eliminating puckering and shifting.

• Professional Grade HP2 Foot & Plate: Achieve industrial-level topstitching and perfect 1/4-inch piecing with the included AcuFeed Flex Professional Grade Foot (HP2) and coordinating professional needle plate.

• One-Step Needle Plate Conversion: Swap between the three included specialized needle plates instantly at the touch of a button—no screwdrivers or tools required.

• 1.5x Brighter Full Intensity Lighting: Illuminate your workspace entirely with nine brilliant white LED lamps spread across four locations, plus a specialized retractable sewing light that pulls out to eliminate all needle shadows.

• Superior Needle Threader 2: Thread your needle with absolute precision in a single, effortless mechanical motion.

• Automatic Presser Foot Lift: Keep both hands safely on your quilt. The presser foot automatically lifts when you pivot at corners or finish a thread-cut, radically streamlining your workflow.

• Tapering Stitch Function: Create beautiful, custom-tapered borders and appliqués with perfectly angled corners directly through the machine's interface.

• Stitch Composer Software: Connect a flash drive via the built-in USB port to load custom stitches, or create your own completely unique stitch patterns on your PC.

• A.S.R. Compatible: Fully equipped to integrate with Janome's Accurate Stitch Regulator (A.S.R.) for flawless, uniformly sized free-motion quilting (A.S.R. sold separately).

Why Customers Love This Machine

• Expansive 11-Inch Workspace: Managing bulky, rolled-up quilts and heavy winter coats is a breeze thanks to the extra-wide 11-inch throat space and improved ergonomic bed shape.

• Instant Plate Switching: Transitioning from heavy-duty garment sewing to precise 1/4-inch straight-stitch piecing takes less than two seconds, saving you endless frustration when jumping between project types.

• On-Screen Support & Guidance: The vibrant touchscreen display doesn't just show your stitches—it acts as an onboard consultant, offering advanced sewing applications, exact needle plate markings, and recommended settings for complex techniques.

Perfect For

• Professional & Advanced Quilters: Makers who require an oversized workspace, superior multi-layer fabric feeding, and flawless quarter-inch piecing accuracy.

• Boutique Garment Designers: Creators who need industrial-quality topstitching, automated features like an auto-lifting foot, and 400 diverse stitch applications for custom fashion design.

• Bag Makers & Heavy-Duty Crafters: Artisans working with canvas, denim, and foam interfacing who depend on the AcuFeed Flex system to drive through dense thicknesses without stalling.

Included Accessories

• Extra-Wide Acrylic Extension Table

• AcuFeed Flex Professional Grade Foot (HP2)

• Standard Zigzag Needle Plate

• Professional HP Needle Plate

• Straight Stitch Needle Plate (with left needle position for 1/4" seam foot)

• Fabric Cloth Guide

• Assorted Essential Presser Feet (including 1/4" seam foot)

• Bobbins, Needles, and Maintenance Tools

• Detailed English Instruction Manual

Specifications

• Machine Type: Computerized Professional Sewing and Quilting Machine

• Workspace Dimensions: 11 Inches (Needle to inside of sewing arm)

• Total Stitches: 400 Built-In Stitches

• Buttonhole Types: 11 One-Step Styles

• Fabric Feeding System: Patented AcuFeed Flex

• Needle Threader: Superior Needle Threader 2

• Presser Foot Lift: Electronic Automatic Lift

• Lighting System: 9 White LEDs (4 Locations) + Retractable Light

• Power Management: Auto-Power Off Timer

• Data Transfer: Built-In USB Port

• A.S.R. Compatibility: Yes (Regulator sold separately)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the benefit of the three different needle plates? A: The standard plate accommodates all 400 stitches, while the straight stitch plate and HP (High Professional) plate feature smaller needle holes. These specialized plates prevent delicate fabrics from being pushed down into the bobbin area, ensuring perfect tension and razor-straight seams when piecing quilts.

Q: Do I need to buy a separate walking foot for quilting? A: No! The 9480QCP features Janome's patented AcuFeed Flex system built directly into the machine. Unlike a standard, bulky walking foot attachment, this integrated system delivers industrial-grade feeding power from both the top and bottom of your fabric simultaneously.

Q: Can I use this machine for free-motion quilting? A: Absolutely. The expansive 11-inch throat space gives you plenty of room to maneuver large quilts. Plus, the machine is A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator) compatible. If you add the A.S.R. attachment (sold separately), it will actively regulate your stitching speed to guarantee every free-motion stitch is the exact same length, no matter how fast you move your hands.

Complete Your Quilting Setup

Pair your Janome 9480QCP with premium quilting and sewing essentials:

Sewing Machine Needles
Premium Sewing & Quilting Thread
Quilting Thread
Bobbins & Bobbin Accessories
Quilting Rulers & Templates