{"product_id":"janome-continental-m6-lbq-special-edition-sewing-quilting-machine-pre-order-ships-mid-september-2026","title":"Janome Continental M6 LBQ Special Edition Sewing \u0026 Quilting Machine |PRE-ORDER | SHIPS MID SEPTEMBER 2026","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 12px 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #222; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eJanome Continental M6 Laundry Basket Quilts Special Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Inspired by the innovative quilting patterns of Laundry Basket Quilts, the Janome Continental M6 Laundry Basket Quilts Special Edition is designed for the advanced sewist and quilter. With an expansive 13.5\" workspace to the right of the needle, 400 built-in stitches, AcuFeed™ Flex Plus fabric feeding, advanced quilting functions, a full-color 7\" HD touchscreen, and sewing speeds up to 1,300 stitches per minute, this special-edition machine gives you the space, precision, and control to tackle ambitious sewing and quilting projects.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 built-in stitches up to 9mm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, including five alphabets, give you extensive options for utility sewing, quilting, and decorative stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 sensor buttonholes plus one automatic buttonhole\u003c\/strong\u003e provide versatile options for garments and creative sewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13.5\" of space to the right of the needle\u003c\/strong\u003e from the left needle position gives you generous room for quilts and larger projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e17.81\" all-metal seamless flatbed\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a spacious, smooth work surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum sewing speed of 1,300 stitches per minute\u003c\/strong\u003e helps you move efficiently through piecing, quilting, and everyday sewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcuFeed™ Flex Plus Layered Fabric Feeding System\u003c\/strong\u003e provides controlled feeding for quilts, multiple layers, and challenging fabrics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect-touch AcuFeed Flex Plus adjustments\u003c\/strong\u003e put important fabric-feeding controls within easy reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRulerwork Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e helps prepare the machine for ruler-guided quilting techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariable Zigzag\u003c\/strong\u003e expands your creative options for free-motion quilting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStitch Tapering\u003c\/strong\u003e creates attractive tapered effects with compatible decorative stitches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-color 7\" HD touchscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e provides clear access to stitches, settings, and sewing applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Needle Threader\u003c\/strong\u003e helps simplify machine setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic presser foot lift\u003c\/strong\u003e makes pivoting and repositioning fabric more convenient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic one-touch needle plate conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you quickly change between the three included needle plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Bobbin Monitoring System\u003c\/strong\u003e helps you keep track of your bobbin thread while sewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtension table with storage drawer included\u003c\/strong\u003e provides additional project support and convenient accessory storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eDesigned for Advanced Quilting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      The Continental M6 LBQ combines a large sewing field with specialized quilting functions designed to give experienced makers more creative control. Rulerwork Mode provides an easy setup for ruler-guided quilting, while Variable Zigzag gives free-motion quilters another way to create expressive stitching. The machine also includes a straight-stitch needle plate with a left needle position designed for use with a 1\/4\" seam foot, along with the professional HP needle plate and HP-series feet for precise piecing and quilting.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eAcuFeed™ Flex Plus Layered Fabric Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Janome's AcuFeed™ Flex Plus Layered Fabric Feeding System is designed to help feed fabric layers smoothly and consistently. Whether you're quilting multiple layers, matching seams, sewing long borders, or working with fabrics that can shift during stitching, AcuFeed Flex Plus provides additional control. Direct-touch sewing adjustments make it easy to fine-tune the system right from the machine.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eExpansive 13.5\" Sewing Workspace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Large projects are easier to manage when you have room to work. The Continental M6 provides 13.5\" of space to the right of the needle when measured from the left needle position, along with a substantial 17.81\" all-metal seamless flatbed. Its streamlined profile provides a broader view of the sewing field, making it easier to see and control quilts, bags, garments, and other oversized projects.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e400 Built-In Stitches \u0026amp; Tapering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Choose from 400 built-in stitches up to 9mm wide, including five alphabets, plus 12 sensor buttonholes and one automatic buttonhole. The Stitch Tapering function adds even more creative flexibility, allowing compatible stitches to form attractive tapered beginnings and endings for borders, embellishment, and decorative sewing.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eFull-Color 7\" HD Touchscreen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      The large 7\" HD touchscreen provides a clear, full-color interface for choosing stitches and adjusting machine settings. Sewing Applications offer on-screen support for common sewing techniques, while the direct-select stitch chart keeps frequently used options easy to find.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eBright, Clear Sewing Field\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      A full-intensity lighting system uses nine brighter white LED lamps positioned in four locations to illuminate your sewing area. Combined with the machine's streamlined profile, the lighting provides an improved view of your project for precision piecing, quilting, appliqué, decorative stitching, and detailed construction.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eProfessional HP Needle Plate System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      The Continental M6 LBQ includes professional-grade quilting tools for greater precision. The Professional Grade HP needle plate works with the included HP and HP2 feet, while automatic one-touch needle plate conversion makes changing your setup quick and convenient. Three needle plates are included, giving you the flexibility to configure the machine for different sewing and quilting techniques.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eSmooth, Convenient Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Thoughtful convenience features help keep your attention on your project. Enjoy memorized needle up\/down, a start\/stop button, speed control slider, locking stitch button, automatic thread cutter, easy reverse, twin needle settings, adjustable knee lift, extra-high presser foot lift, automatic thread tension, and automatic presser foot lift.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eAdvanced Bobbin Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      The top-loading full-rotary hook bobbin system makes bobbin access convenient, while the Easy Set Bobbin helps streamline setup. An Optical Bobbin Monitoring System keeps you informed about your bobbin thread, and the independent, auto-declutch bobbin winding motor provides convenient bobbin preparation.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eExclusive Quilter's Collection Series Package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n      The Laundry Basket Quilts Special Edition includes an exclusive Quilter's Collection Series accessory package designed to expand your quilting capabilities right out of the box.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eProfessional Grade Needle Plate HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eProfessional Grade Foot HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eConceal® Zipper Foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eDual Feed Foot AD (Twin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eAcuFeed™ Flex Professional Grade Foot HP2\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eExtra-Wide Extension Table\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eCase of 25 Blue Bobbins\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eAccessory Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eKnee Lifter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhat Can You Make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003ePrecision quilt piecing\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eLarge quilt construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eFree-motion quilting\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eRuler quilting\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eAppliqué\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eDecorative stitching and tapered designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eGarment construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eBags and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eHome décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLarge and layered sewing projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eMachine Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sewing \u0026amp; Quilting Machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Stitches:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Alphabets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButtonholes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Sensor, 1 Automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Stitch Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Stitch Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Sewing Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,300 stitches per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkspace:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" to the right of the needle from left needle position\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlatbed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.81\" all-metal seamless flatbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTouchscreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-color 7\" HD touchscreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 white LED lamps in 4 locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed System:\u003c\/strong\u003e AcuFeed™ Flex Plus \/ SFS-i \/ 7-piece Superior Feed System\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBobbin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top-loading full-rotary hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Tension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle Threader:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superior Needle Threader\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 included with automatic one-touch conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBobbin Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optical Bobbin Monitoring System\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBobbin Winder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent, auto-declutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Thread Cutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Presser Foot Lift:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Knee Lift:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRulerwork Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariable Zigzag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStitch Tapering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Dual Thread Stand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtension Table with Storage Drawer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love the Janome Continental M6 LBQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      The Janome Continental M6 Laundry Basket Quilts Special Edition is built around the needs of advanced sewists and quilters. Its expansive workspace, AcuFeed™ Flex Plus system, professional HP setup, ruler quilting capabilities, 1,300-stitch-per-minute speed, precision controls, and exclusive quilting accessory package create a powerful sewing platform for makers who want room to grow and the tools to tackle sophisticated projects.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Janome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54621234430227,"sku":"M6LBQ","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/9559\/3235\/files\/ContinentalM6_27.jpg?v=1787770254","url":"https:\/\/authorizedvacandsew.com\/products\/janome-continental-m6-lbq-special-edition-sewing-quilting-machine-pre-order-ships-mid-september-2026","provider":"Authorized Vac and Sew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}