Undoubtedly you’ve seen or heard that Janome recently launched the fabulous Horizon Memory Craft 9450 QCP, an updated version of the incredibly popular Horizon MC 9400 QCP.
The new features of the MC 9450 QCP were highlighted last week as our Janome Machine of the Month; a new series which debuted here on Janome Life. Be sure to click the “Follow” button so you don’t miss a post!
One of MY favourite exciting new features is the debut of a BRAND NEW presser foot, the fabulous AcuFeed Flex Professional Grade HP2 foot. Click on the highlighted link for more information.
The foot holder is marked HP2 on the side, so don’t worry, you won’t accidently mix it up with the Narrow/ Single AcuFeed Flex foot holder.
Janome is known for their wide array of specialty presser feet, which make whatever sewing or quilting task you have, quicker and easier with more professional results. The same is true of the new AcuFeed Flex Professional Grade HP2 foot. Not only does its narrow profile provide a perfect, accurate 1/4 inch, the foot has several very useful quarter inch marks on it to help align your fabric, specifically when pivoting or sewing those once-dreaded “Y” seams.
Yes, I said it! “Y” seams, also known as “Inset” seams. They strike fear in a whole generation of quilters, but they are a piece of cake when using this foot, and, since this foot has the magic of Janome’s AcuFeed Flex feeding system, you can achieve accurate, even piecing results each and every time.
As mentioned previously, the new Acufeed Flex Professional Grade HP2 Foot comes with the new Horizon Memory Craft 9450 QCP, but, never fear, it’s also available in a Blister Pack to use with the Janome MC 9400 QCP, the MC 6700P, MC 15000 updated to version3/Quilt Maker, and MC 15000 Quiltmaker. Please visit your local Janome Dealer for more information.
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What is the small hole on the side of the needle for
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Hi Frankye
This foot is for straight stitching only. That little hole is a safety feature just in case a sewer forgets to put the HP needle plate onto the machine and/or selects an incorrect/incompatible stitch. The needle would go into that hole and not break on the foot.
Liz
JANOME CANADA
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Hi when it would be available to Canadian (Quebec) customers? Can’t wait to try it! Available in US what about Canadian I asked 3 weeks ago to my retailer they have no answer for me.
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Hi Marie Chantal,
This foot has been available for several months in Canada. We don’t usually post information on Janomelife until the items are available for purchase at any of our authorized Janome Canada dealers. We usually get our inventory around the same time as Janome America anyway.
Liz
JANOME CANADA
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Will the hp2 accufeed foot work on the. Skyline 7
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Hi Steffany,
No, the S7 is not compatible with the HP plate and feet.
Liz
JANOME CANADA
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Using the HP2 foot the AcuFeed icon does not become active on the screen. Is that correct?
MaineJulie
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Hi
You do not say what model machine you have and what version it is if applicbale. There are only select models which are compatible with the HP foot, plate and HP2 foot: MC15000 Quilt Maker, MC9400 ungraded; MC9450; MC6700P and S9 Indigo (new model).
Liz
JANOME CANADA
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My 9400 is compatible with the HP Flex foot. My question was why isn’t the AcuFeed Symbol on the screen active when the foot and HP plate are in use.
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Hi Julie-Anne
When the HP needle plate is inserted on BOTH the MC9400 and MC9450, the HP foot shows. In order to have the HP2 foot show, the Acufeed icon at the top of the screen must be activated. The foot diagram then changes to HP2. I do not believe this feature is available on the MC9400. The HP2 foot was not available at the time of the release of the MC9400 – only the HP foot. Actually the MC9400was the very first machine to have this wonderful foot and plate.
There is another Janome model which has the same thing: you can use HP2 as you do with HP foot although the icon does not show on the screen.
I do not believe you need have any concerns. HP foot or HP2 foot are fine so long as you use them with the HP needle plate.
The HP foot or HP2 foot should NOT be used with the regular needle plates as it works specifically with straight stitches over to the left of the needle plate only.
Liz
JANOME CANADA
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Will this foot and the 1/4” foot be suitable for the horizon 7700?
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No, Lane. As explained in a couple of posts: this is ONLY compatible with machines which have the HP foot and plate and their software is therefore configured for extreme left needle position and a special plate for this. The machines are: MC15000; Mc6700P, MC9400 and MC9450.
Liz
JANOME CANADA
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It’s hard to tell from the pictures, but does this new foot have the same center mechanism as the Narrow/Single Acufeed Flex foot? I have the HP Professional foot/plate, and I think it’s the best combo Janome has come out with yet – perfect 1/4″ seams! That’s why I’m wondering about the center of the new foot. Thanks!
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Hi Debi,
No, it is not exactly the same – is a little narrower due to the very narrow HP foot size at the front. The upper feed dog is behind this. I would have no hesitation in recommending it for 1/4 inch seams and a whole lot more. I do use a small leader if I am wanting to start stitching right at the edge of the fabric – eg as in 1/4 inch piecing.
Liz
JANOME CANADA
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Hello, I have a Janome 2030QDC which came with a walking foot; I use it a lot however, I find it difficult to attach it to my machine.
Is there an alternative walking foot that is easier to attach to this machine?
thanks in advance
Sheree
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Hi Sheree,
No, there is only the one type – that came with your machine. Please ask your local Janome Dealer to show you how best to attach the walking foot as it should not be difficult to do. Perhaps you just need a few tips to assist you?
Liz
JANOME CANADA
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Will this new foot fit the 8900?
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Hi Carolyn,
Please see my other replies below on this topic – especially the one re MC8900. The same applies as in those replies.
Liz
JANOME CANADA
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Is this foot compatible with the 12,000?
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No, Roberta, it is only compatible with machines which have the HP foot and plate: MC15000; MC9400/9450 and MC6700P
Liz
JANOME CANADA
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Would this foot fit the 8900 qcp
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No, sorry, Doreen. It is only compatible with machines which have the HP foot and plate: Mc15000, MC9400/9450 and MC6700P.
Liz
Janome Canada
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Will this foot fit my Janome skyline s7
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HiVicki,
No, sorry, the machine has to be compatible with the HP foot and plate – Janome MC15000, Mc9400/mc9450 and MC6700P at his stage only.
Liz
JANOME CANADA
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Thank You
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Because the technology changes so rapidly, the cost of purchasing machines to keep up with the newest innovations is prohibited after a certain age in life. I have chosen to keep trying to use my MC 11000 SE and my Digitizer MB ver.3 and learn to develop my own designs, piecing of quilts and etc. As I am refreshing my knowledge of my digitizer program, a class or YouTube on Piecing in the Hoop has not been located. Can you direct me to a class/YouTube on that subject matter. Will continue to support the Janome Community as my previously owned and current Janome Machine is absolutely fantastic. I know this can be done with my machine and program. Just have not focused on this process. If you have any advice, it will be appreciated. Best Regards,
Virgie V. Martin
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Hi Virgie
Thank you for your query. I googled “piecing in the hoop” and found quite a few You Tube video’s as well as a number of websites you could take a look at. All would require a certain amount of digitizing if you wished to create your own designs. There are also pre-digitized designs available. Cindy Losekamp springs to mind. She had ( hopefully still does have ) a whole series of lovely piecing in the hoop blocks.
Of course you can use the normal sew section in your fonts on the MC11000 to create your own straight lines of stitching for placement lines as well as stitching lines and then hoop and piece with a flip and sew method. I know I did this on the MC11000 so am 100% suRE it can be done. Somewhat slow to build the design on your edit screen line by line which you would rotate and move to build your design but entirely do-able. I made several blocks this way some years ago. Much easier to do in Digitizing software but I wanted to suggest options.
Good luck and have fun!
Liz
JANOME CANADA.
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are you by chance going to add this feature to the mc12000
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Hi Barbara,
Sorry, no, I am unaware of any plans to retroactively add the HP foot and plate to the MC12000.
Liz
JANOME CANADA
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