Janome Quilt Maker 18 Longarm Quilting Machine with 8-Foot Frame

Janome Quilt Maker 18 Longarm Quilting Machine with 8-Foot Frame

More Space to Quilt. More Freedom to Create.

Ready to bring your quilt tops to life? The Janome Quilt Maker 18 gives you the space, control, and flexibility to enjoy quilting from the first stitch to the final detail.

With 18 inches of throat space, built-in stitch regulation, and speeds up to 2,200 stitches per minute, this longarm quilting machine makes it easier to create flowing free-motion designs, beautiful textures, and detailed quilting patterns.

Paired with an included 8-foot ProFrame, the Quilt Maker 18 gives you a dedicated quilting workspace, whether you're just getting started with longarm quilting or looking to expand your creative possibilities.

Why You'll Love the Quilt Maker 18

18-inch throat space: Enjoy more room for larger quilt blocks, flowing designs, and detailed quilting.

Up to 2,200 stitches per minute: Adjustable speed gives you the flexibility to work at a pace that feels comfortable.

Built-in stitch regulation: Precision and Cruise modes help you maintain consistent stitch lengths as you guide the machine.

4–22 stitches per inch: Customize your stitch length to suit different quilting styles and techniques.

Digital tension control: Easily monitor and adjust thread tension using the machine's display.

LCD touchscreen: Access machine settings and quilting information conveniently.

Ergonomic front handlebars: Comfortable controls make it easy to guide the machine across your quilt.

Magnetic storage strips: Keep small tools such as pins and scissors close at hand.

LED lighting: Bright illumination around the needle and handlebars helps you see your stitching.

Independent bobbin winder: Wind fresh bobbins without interrupting your quilting.

Low-bobbin alarm: Get a helpful reminder when your bobbin thread is running low.

Needle up/down control: Choose your preferred needle stopping position.

Project timer and stitch counter: Keep track of your quilting progress.

Built-in diagnostics: Helpful tools make it easier to check machine operation.

An 8-Foot ProFrame Included

The Quilt Maker 18 is designed to work with Janome's ProFrame 8, giving you a stable quilting workspace for beautiful free-motion quilting.

The frame features adjustable height, sturdy powder-coated steel construction, and two quilt-loading positions.

High position: A traditional quilt-in-the-trough setup that's approachable for quilters learning to use a frame.

Low position: Offers improved visibility when working with quilting rulers.

Need a little more space? The ProFrame 8 can be expanded to 10 feet with an optional 2-foot extension kit, sold separately.

Choose Your Quilting Experience

Standard Quilt Maker 18 — No Automation

Enjoy hands-on free-motion quilting with the Quilt Maker 18's built-in stitch regulation and manual controls.

This configuration includes the longarm machine and 8-foot frame. Computerized quilting automation is not included.

Quilt Maker 18 with Pro-Stitcher Lite — Optional Upgrade

Ready to explore computer-guided quilting? Select the With Pro-Stitcher Lite option to add computerized quilting capabilities.

Pro-Stitcher Lite offers an 11-inch touchscreen and more than 250 preloaded quilting designs, along with tools for positioning, resizing, rotating, repeating, and aligning patterns.

You can create edge-to-edge quilting, customize designs to fit your quilt, and switch between computer-guided and free-motion quilting.

Important: Pro-Stitcher Lite is included only when the upgraded option is selected. It is not included with the standard machine-and-frame package.

What's Included

Standard Machine and Frame Package

Janome Quilt Maker 18 longarm quilting machine

Janome 8-foot ProFrame quilting frame

Independent bobbin winder

Open-toe and closed-toe quilting feet

Standard manufacturer-supplied machine and frame accessories

Optional Upgrades

Pro-Stitcher Lite computerized quilting system, when selected

2-foot ProFrame extension kit, sold separately

Additional quilting feet, rulers, and accessories

Machine Specifications

Feature	Specification
Manufacturer	Janome
Model	Quilt Maker 18
Machine type	Longarm quilting machine
Throat space	18 inches
Maximum stitching speed	2,200 stitches per minute
Stitches per inch	4–22
Stitch regulation	Precision and Cruise
Manual speed mode	Yes
Display	LCD touchscreen
Tension	Digital tension control
Bobbin	M-class
Bobbin winder	Independent, included
Lighting	Built-in LED
Needle up/down	Yes
Low-bobbin alarm	Yes
Project timer and stitch counter	Yes
Included frame	8-foot ProFrame
Optional frame extension	2 feet, for a 10-foot setup
Computerized automation	Optional Pro-Stitcher Lite

Your Next Quilting Adventure Starts at Cali Quilt Co.

There's something special about finishing a quilt you've made yourself, and we're here to help you find the tools to make that experience even better.

Whether you're learning free-motion quilting or exploring computerized quilting for the first time, the Cali Quilt Co. team is happy to help you compare options and find the setup that works for your projects and space.

Have questions about the Quilt Maker 18 or Pro-Stitcher Lite? Contact Cali Quilt Co. or visit our Roseville store. We'd love to help!