Janome 5300QDC Laundry Basket Quilts Special Edition Sewing Machine
Janome 5300QDC Laundry Basket Quilts Special Edition Sewing Machine
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Janome 5300QDC Laundry Basket Quilts Edition Sewing & Quilting Machine
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- Lightweight full-size computerized sewing and quilting machine built for portability without giving up feature depth.
- SPECIAL EDITION: Inspired by Laundry Basket Quilts, featuring an exclusive color scheme and design.
- WORKSPACE: 6.7″ W x 4.3″ H to the right of the needle, with an included extension table for larger projects.
- STITCHES: 300 built-in stitches, 100 alphabet characters, and 7 one-step buttonholes.
- KEY FEATURES: Superior Plus Feed System, Superior Needle Threader with Thread Guide, and the Optic Magnifier Set.
- BEST FOR: Quilters, classroom sewists, and anyone who wants a travel-friendly machine that still feels like a full-size one.
- FABRIC CAPABILITY: Handles everyday garment fabrics through pieced blocks and quilted layers.
- Scroll down for the complete list of features, specifications, and included accessories.
The Janome 5300QDC-LBQ is a computerized sewing and quilting machine built for sewists who need a machine that travels well but still performs like a full-size one. This Laundry Basket Quilts Special Edition pairs the trusted 5300QDC platform with an exclusive design. It’s an ideal fit for quilters who take classes, attend guild meetings, or sew in a shared space, and for anyone who wants one machine that can piece, quilt, and handle everyday garment sewing. Designed to be lightweight yet feature rich, it offers many of the functions you would expect in machines at triple the cost.
What sets the 5300QDC-LBQ apart is how much it packs into a compact footprint. With 300 built-in stitches, 100 alphabet characters, and 7 one-step buttonholes, you have utility, decorative, quilting, and lettering options ready without swapping accessories or adding modules. The LCD screen with touchpad navigation keeps stitch selection and settings straightforward, and stitch pattern memory lets you build and store combinations up to 100 stitches long.
Fabric handling comes from Janome’s Superior Plus Feed System (SFS+) with a 7-piece feed dog, which keeps feeding even and stable across lightweight fabrics, pieced seams, and layered quilt sandwiches. Combined with the top loading full rotary hook bobbin, automatic thread tension, and foot pressure adjustment, the result is consistent stitch quality across a wide range of materials.
The 5300QDC-LBQ is the only model in the QDC line to include several advanced features: the Superior Needle Threader with Thread Guide, a knee lifter for hands-free presser foot control, and the Optic Magnifier Set (20x, 40x, 60x) for close detail work. Add the built-in thread cutter, memorized needle up/down, speed control slider, locking stitch button, and extra high presser foot lift, and the everyday workflow stays efficient.
Quilters get the extension table and Quilting Attachment Kit standard, so free-motion work, straight-line quilting, and accurate piecing are covered from day one. The hard cover protects the machine between projects and makes transport simple, and dual voltage support means the machine is not tied to a single power standard.
Our customers choose the 5300QDC-LBQ when they want a machine that is easy to carry to a class or retreat but does not feel like a compromise once it is set up on the table. Whether you are piecing blocks, quilting layers, crafting home décor, or sewing garments, this special edition delivers the versatility and reliability Janome is known for.
Key Features
- 300 Built-In Stitches + 100 Alphabet Characters: Utility, decorative, quilting, heirloom, and alphabet stitches are all built in, giving you a wide creative range without add-on accessories.
- Superior Plus Feed System (SFS+): A 7-piece feed dog delivers even, stable feeding across lightweight fabrics, pieced seams, and layered quilt sandwiches for consistent stitch quality.
- Superior Needle Threader with Thread Guide: Exclusive to this model within the QDC line, the one-hand threader guides thread through the eye of the needle quickly and reduces eye strain.
- Knee Lifter: Raise and lower the presser foot with your knee so both hands stay on your project. Especially useful when pivoting, chain piecing, or maneuvering a large quilt.
- Optic Magnifier Set: Includes 20x, 40x, and 60x lenses plus the magnifier holder, giving you a clear close-up view for detailed stitching and precise needle placement.
- Extension Table & Quilting Attachment Kit: The extension table adds flat support for larger projects, and the Quilting Attachment Kit LS covers free-motion and guided quilting work from the start.
- Convenience Controls at Your Fingertips: Start/Stop, Easy Reverse, Locking Stitch, memorized Needle Up/Down, built-in Thread Cutter, and a Speed Control Slider are all positioned for quick access.
- LCD Screen with Touchpad Navigation: An enhanced informational display shows stitch settings and recommendations, with easy navigation buttons for selecting and adjusting patterns.
- 7 One-Step Buttonholes: Sew consistent, repeatable buttonholes sized to your button in a single step, with a full range of styles for garments, home décor, and bag making.
- Top Loading Full Rotary Hook Bobbin: Drop-in bobbin loading with a clear cover so you can monitor thread supply, paired with an auto-declutch bobbin winder for quick, quiet winding.
- Stitch Pattern Memory: Combine and store stitch sequences up to 100 stitches long, so repeated decorative borders and lettering can be recalled instead of rebuilt.
- Foot Pressure Adjustment & Extra High Presser Foot Lift: Dial in pressure for the fabric you are sewing, and use the extra high lift to clear thick seams and bulky quilt layers.
- Free Arm, Drop Feed & Twin Needle Guard: Remove the extension table for cuffs and sleeves, drop the feed dogs for free-motion quilting, and sew twin needle work with built-in width protection.
- Built for Travel & Included Support: A hard cover, instructional DVD, and dual voltage support make this machine easy to take to classes and guild meetings. See the accessories section below for full details.
300
Stitches100
Alphabets7
ButtonholesLCD Touchpad
Screen7mm
Max Stitch Width5mm
Max Stitch LengthYes
Thread CutterYes
Needle Threader6.7″ W x 4.3″ H
Throat SpaceUp to 820 SPM
Sewing SpeedSuperior Plus
Feed SystemYes
Knee LiftClass 15 (Style A)
Bobbin TypeHAx1 (130/705H)
Needle System15.2 lbs
Machine Weight15.9″ x 11.8″ x 6.8″
Machine Dimensions
Zig-Zag Foot
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Zig-Zag Foot
- The Zig-Zag Foot A comes standard on all Janome Sewing machines and is used for most utility sewing, from straight stitch to zig-zag.
- The unique Black Leveling Button on the side will help you over the hump when sewing over thick seams.
- The Zig-Zag Foot A is also called the All-Purpose Foot or General Sewing Foot.

Overcast Foot
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Overcast Foot
- Use with the Overlock stitch to give a professional finish to the edges of your seams.
- Particularly good for finishing off medium to heavyweight, easily frayed woven fabrics such as tweed, gabardine, and linen.
- It has a guide to help you line up your seam.

Overedge Foot
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Overedge Foot
- Used with overedge and overcasting stitches to finish raw fabric edges and help prevent fraying.
- The wire guide and brush keep the fabric edge flat and stop the stitch from pulling the edge into a tunnel.
- A good choice for lightweight to medium woven fabrics and knits.

Satin Stitch Foot
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Satin Stitch Foot
- For sewing dense zig-zag stitching.
- The bottom of the foot is beveled for smooth delivery of thread when sewing decorative or satin stitches.
- Foot is made of clear plastic making it easier to view stitching.

Blind Hem Foot
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Blind Hem Foot
- Blind hemming can sometimes be a little bit tricky so the blind hem foot goes some way to helping improve this technique.
- The foot has a metal guide in the center and three grooves on the underside. During blind hemming, the fold of the fabric fits snugly against the guide in the foot for accuracy while the groove underneath help to prevent unnecessary slipping.
- The needle swings over the metal guide creating slack in the upper tension so that the pick of the stitch is almost invisible.

Zipper Foot
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Zipper Foot
- This foot can be set to sew on each side of the zipper by adjusting the position of the foot and tightening the thumb screw.
- Also great for sewing close to piping.

Automatic Buttonhole Foot
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Automatic Buttonhole Foot
- For sewing buttonholes on tight areas such as cuffs and other areas where more freedom of movement is required than available with a sliding-type buttonhole foot.

Assorted Needle Set
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Assorted Needle Set
- This set contains: two blue tip needles, one purple tip needle, one red tip needle, and one twin needle.

Extension Table
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Extension Table
- Snaps onto the machine to create a larger, flat sewing surface around the needle.
- Supports the weight of quilts and large projects so fabric does not drag off the edge of the bed.
- Removes easily to expose the free arm for cuffs, sleeves, and other tubular sewing.

Knee Lifter
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Knee Lifter
- Inserts into the front of the machine and is operated by your knee while you are seated at the table.
- Raises and lowers the presser foot without taking either hand off your project.
- Especially useful for pivoting at corners, chain piecing, and repositioning a large quilt.

Optic Magnifier Set 20/40/60
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Optic Magnifier Set 20/40/60
- Includes 20x, 40x, and 60x interchangeable lenses and the magnifier holder.
- When you need to get a closer view, attach the Optic magnifier to make it easy to see the tiniest detail under the needle. Useful when threading, adjusting the position of the fabric and carrying out detailed work.

Hard Case
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Hard Case
- A rigid cover that protects the machine from dust, scratches, and knocks between projects.
- Makes the machine easier and safer to carry to classes, retreats, and guild meetings.

Lint Brush
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Lint Brush
- Perfect for cleaning around the bobbin, the feed dogs and any other accessible areas.

Seam Ripper
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Seam Ripper
- The standard seam ripper included with most machines.
- Also known as a buttonhole opener.

Large Screwdriver
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Large Screwdriver
- Screwdriver to help remove needles and other accessories from your machine.
- Screwdrivers should be used to tighten or loosen screws when needed gently.
- Never over-tighten, and never use power tools on Janome machines.

Spool Holder
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Spool Holder
- This small circular disc is placed underneath a single auxiliary spool pin to add an additional spool of thread to your machine.

Spool Cap (Large)
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Spool Cap (Large)
- Sized for large thread spools so the holder sits flush against the spool head.
- Prevents the leading thread from catching on the spool while the machine is running.

Spool Cap (Small)
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Spool Cap (Small)
- Sized for small or narrow thread spools that the standard holder does not seat properly against.
- Prevents the leading thread from catching on the spool while the machine is running.

Instruction Manual
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Instruction Manual
- A paper copy of the instruction manual is provided, along with an instructional DVD.
- We encourage you to take the time to read your manual thoroughly, as every machine has a learning curve, regardless of your sewing experience. After all, technology is always evolving!

Power Cord
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Power Cord
- Comes in versions compatible with outlets in U.S.A./Canada, U.K., Australia, and Continental Europe.

Foot Control
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Foot Control
- Electronic foot control pedal providing smooth and responsive speed control.
- Works alongside the machine’s speed control slider, which caps your maximum speed no matter how far the pedal is pressed.
Glide 40wt. Threads
Glide 40wt thread offers a silky sheen without the lint. Made in the USA from 100% polyester, it’s strong, smooth, and ideal for quilts, bags, and more — available in 300+ vibrant colors.
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Sewing Machine Needles
Needle & thread are the most important step to successful sewing. There is more than just one needle style and size. Discover the different style needle tips that can truly elevate your stitches.
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Accessories
With the right sewing machine, you can start a project with confidence; but with the right feet to assist you, you can zoom through it with precision and ease. Explore the dozens of accessories Janome has to offer to elevate your sewing.
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