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Janome commemorates the AQS Silver Anniversary with the AQS2009

Janome America, Inc. recently debuted the AQS2009 machine to celebrate the American Quilter’s Society’s 25th Anniversary. This limited edition machine was unveiled at the Paducah Quilt Show in Kentucky in April where quilters from across the country came to support and honor Best of Show winners from the past 25 years and got a first look at the AQS2009 machine.

“We are so proud to support an organization which has helped to develop and make quilting the recognized art form that it is today,” said Jiro Hagiwara, president and CEO of Janome America, Inc. “The AQS2009 is the perfect tribute to American Quilter’s Society’s anniversary because of its versatile and advanced features that can be enjoyed by quilters of all levels and abilities.”

“We are thrilled to have Janome, a prominent and influential sewing machine manufacturer, on board to help celebrate our special anniversary,” said Meredith Schroeder, co-founder and president of the American Quilter’s Society. “Many of our members are loyal Janome users and we know they will want to use this new AQS2009 Janome machine.”

The AQS2009 packs the punch of a full-size machine with a smaller model’s price, efficiency and portability. At just 12 pounds with a built-in carrying handle and a protective hard cover, this machine is ideal for traveling anywhere from quilting classes to guild meetings. In addition, the convenient removable storage compartment easily stores the snap-on foot conversion, free arm/flat bed convertible and other accessories so sewists can take all the necessary tools on the go.

Janome America is the largest subsidiary of Janome Sewing Machine Company of Japan, which produces nearly two million sewing machines annually as well as a line of related sewing products and embroidery software. Janome is a category leader in innovation and Janome sewing machines are recognized throughout the industry for their ease of use and unsurpassed stitch quality.  For more information, visit www.janome.com.

The American Quilter’s Society is dedicated to today’s quilter. Inspired by the enduring creativity and importance of quilts and quiltmaking, their objective is to provide a forum for quilters of all skill levels to expand their horizons in quilt making, design, self-expression, and quilt collecting. Through their books, magazines, product offers, quilt shows and contests, workshops and other activities in the world of quilting, AQS strives to inspire, instruct, and nurture the art and skill of quiltmaking.

Reprinted from SQE Professional, July 2009