Following the huge success of Janome's MC7700QCP, Janome has taken all the best and easiest to use features, added even more and packed them into one unbelievable sewing machine ... the Janome Memory Craft 8200QCP Special Edition. The sheer length of the arm space is impressive at 11" (280mm) .. ideal for large quilts, bridal dresses and those bigger home furnishing projects. As with all Janome sewing machines stitch quality is a priority. With a Built-in ACUFEED FLEX system for precise fabric handling and an easy change needle plate to enhance straight stitch performance .. rest assured this machine offers spectacular stitch quality. And Janome has increased the stitch width to 9mm! Shadow free lighting is provided by 5 bright white lights whilst quick and easy stitch selection can be made on the large touch screen or keypad. Choose from over 200 stitches including alphabets and numbers, and 7 styles of automatic buttonholes. Memorize a combination of these and save them for future use! Patterns can be elongated up to 5 times standard length. Other special features include an automatic needle threader, a speed controller to set your maximum sewing speed and a stop / start button if you choose not to use the foot control. It also has a needle up / down button which programs the needle to either finish in the up position or in the fabric ... great for pivoting on corners! It has a lock stitch button to ensure every stitch pattern is locked off at the end and even an automatic thread cutter to trim your threads.