Janome HD9QC Professional

The HD9QC Professional is built for speed, power, and precision, making it an excellent choice for quilting, sewing, home décor, and leather projects. With speeds up to 1,650 stitches per minute and Janome’s smooth, quiet operation, this high-performance straight stitch machine helps you complete projects faster and more efficiently.

Designed with durability in mind, the HD9QC features eight enclosed ball bearings, an industrial-style full rotary hook, and a side-loading jumbo bobbin that holds 1.4x more thread than a standard bobbin. The automatic thread cutter, independent bobbin winding motor, and memorized needle up/down function make sewing seamless and convenient.

Heavyweight threads are handled with ease thanks to the Heavy Weight Thread Guide, allowing for beautiful top-stitching on denim, canvas, leather, and home décor fabrics. Additional features like the adjustable knee lift, extra-high presser foot lift, foot pressure adjustment, floating function, and speed control slider provide maximum control and comfort while sewing.

Key Features

• High-speed straight stitch machine
• Up to 1,650 stitches per minute
• Side-loading jumbo bobbin (1.4x larger capacity)
• Automatic thread cutter with quieter operation
• Independent bobbin winding motor
• Heavy Weight Thread Guide
• Memorized needle up/down
• Adjustable knee lift
• Speed control slider
• Built-in needle threader
• Extra-high presser foot lift
• Foot pressure adjustment
• Floating function and drop feed dogs
• Industrial-style pretension threading
• Spacious 9” x 5.9” workspace

Machine Specifications

• Maximum stitch length: 6mm
• Hook type: Vertical full rotary hook
• Needle system: HLx5
• Machine size: 19.5” W x 8.3” D x 13” H
• Weight: 32 lbs (14.5 kg)

Included Accessories

• Extra wide extension table (16” x 24”)
• Extra-large foot control
• Knee lifter
• Rolled hem foot
• 1/4” seam foot
• Ditch quilting foot
• Even feed foot
• Convertible free-motion quilting foot set
• 5 industrial needles
• 5 jumbo bobbins
• Accessory box and dust cover

HD9 vs HD9QC: What’s the Difference?

The HD9QC Professional includes all of the powerful features of the original HD9, but adds several quilting-focused accessories and upgraded convenience features right out of the box. The HD9QC package includes an extra-wide extension table, quilting presser feet, knee lift, and free-motion quilting accessories — making it ideal for quilters and sewists who want a complete quilting setup without purchasing extras separately.

The HD9QC also features a quieter automatic thread cutter and enhanced quilting functionality, while both models offer the same impressive high-speed performance, industrial-inspired construction, and straight stitch precision up to 1,650 stitches per minute.

• Speed Increase — The HD9QC reaches up to 1,650 stitches per minute, while the original HD9 tops out at 1,600 SPM.
• Quieter Thread Cutter — The HD9QC features an upgraded automatic thread cutter with noise reduction for smoother operation.
• Floating Function — Exclusive to the HD9QC, this allows the presser foot to “float” slightly above fabric layers, helping with bulky seams, quilting, and uneven materials.
• Feed Dog Drop — The HD9QC includes an easier feed dog drop function for free-motion quilting and specialty sewing techniques.
• LED Dimming Control & Openable Face Cover — The HD9QC offers improved lighting customization and easier maintenance access.
• Quilting Package — The HD9QC comes bundled with more quilting-focused accessories and feet, making it more “ready-to-quilt” out of the box compared to the standard HD9.