Janome M17-Moving the hoop attachment out of the way while sewing

Learn how to move the Janome M17 hoop attachment out of the way for sewing for easier changing from embroidery to sewing and back again. Just one of many convenient features on the Janome Continental CM17 to make your sewing experience more comfortable and convenient.
Hi! I’m Amy K Johnson, a Janome dealer and owner of Sew Simple of Lynchburg. That’s my brick and mortar quilt shop in Lynchburg VA, and home of AmyQuilts.com, my online shop and hub of all the tutorials, videos, and more that I share online.
I'm passionate about free motion quilting and was an early pioneer in the use of quilting rulers on a stationary sewing machine. I also do live quilting videos on my AmyQuilts Facebook page: / amyquilts and can also be found on FB at / sewsimpleoflynchburg
I love helping people master their Janome sewing machines and have a program at amyquilts.teac... that helps owners of certain Janome machines to use them with more confidence and greater creativity. As a Janome dealer, I hate to hear when sewists and quilters have been left without support for their machine, whether it's a Janome or some other machine brand. If I can help, I will!

[@maureenteoh2741]

Thank you Amy . I cannot wait until you have an ongoing course for the Janome CM17!

[@AmyQuilts]

Me too!

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Hello! I hope you had a wonderful day. I just got to sit down with my hand quilting and watch your video. I always learn something new from you so thank you very much for that. I hope you have a lovely week ahead. Thank you for posting this video and sharing your time and talent.

[@teritolbert3083]

I am learning something every day !! Thank you

[@AmyQuilts]

Wonderful!

[@ninettebeheler1746]

Best tip ever! Thanks!

[@AmyQuilts]

Happy to help!

[@cathymckillip]

Great tip - thanks for sharing!

[@AmyQuilts]

Glad you liked it Kathy!

[@clombard7134]

Would love owner lesson videos featuring the M-17! I have been watching your videos and find your tutorials very concise and understandable. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@AmyQuilts]

I'm working on them! When they are ready, you will find a whole class worth at amyquilts.teachable.com/

[@clombard7134]

@@AmyQuilts Love it! Thanks Amy!!!

[@cherylsale4873]

Lovely machine.

[@AmyQuilts]

I think so too!

[@gingerisrael3785]

Hi Amy!! That’s a beautiful beautiful machine!!!!

[@AmyQuilts]

It really is!

[@quiltyacosta4666]

Thank you!

[@AmyQuilts]

You're welcome!

[@kimwood5239]

Could you please tell me why my new Janome M7 when sewing baby blanket with minke fabric would shred I could hear the thread going through take up lever? I paid full price and cheaper machine only 400$ sews right through the Minnie. Thank you . This machine your showing is beautiful!

[@AmyQuilts]

Are you using a ball point needle?

[@kimwood5239]

@@AmyQuilts I have been in Utah so I will check when I can get to my machine. Thanks for getting back I greatly appreciate.

[@teritolbert3083]

I have a new /used in display /classes… I’ve used it 2-3 times just sewing… Today I have tried to embroider! Used the largest hoop. My thread is breaking every few min and the needle (auto) threader will not thread the needle🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️. I have changed the needle and used 3 different brands of thread ??? Any ideas ?

[@AmyQuilts]

Without getting my hands on it, it's hard to say.

[@whimsicalendeavors]

Hi Amy, can you remove the embroidery unit all together? If so how big is the table without it? I’m interested in this machine. I have always enjoyed you channel, even though I am not local to you. I have wanted the 15k since it came out but I love the idea of the ASR. Tfs, Pea

[@AmyQuilts]

Yes you can!

[@bettychamplin8751]

Thanks. I just mine and I know nothing

[@AmyQuilts]

I am working on an M17 class!