Baby Lock
Baby Lock Ballad
Baby Lock Ballad
SKU:BLBA
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Bring your quilting projects to life with ease with the Baby Lock Ballad quilting and sewing machine. With its innovative features, you can enjoy a hassle-free quilting experience. Tackle even the thickest fabrics effortlessly, thanks to the machine's advanced features. The Ballad boasts a never-miss automatic needle threader, 771 built-in stitches, and an 11.25" large creative space. Plus, with the compact digital dual-feed system, you can work on a wide range of materials without worrying about puckering or shifting. Don't let anything hold you back from creating beautiful quilts - choose the Baby Lock Ballad.
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Multi-Function Foot Control
Bring your quilting projects to life with ease with the Baby Lock Ballad quilting and sewing machine. With its innovative features, you can enjoy a hassle-free quilting experience. Tackle even the thickest fabrics effortlessly, thanks to the machine's advanced features. The Ballad boasts a never-miss automatic needle threader, 771 built-in stitches, and an 11.25" large creative space. Plus, with the compact digital dual-feed system, you can work on a wide range of materials without worrying about puckering or shifting. Don't let anything hold you back from creating beautiful quilts - choose the Baby Lock Ballad.
Baby Lock Ballad Features:
- NeverMiss Automatic Needle Threader
- Multi-Function Foot Control
- 11.25" Large Creative Space
- 771 Built-In Stitches
- Hands-Free Knee Lift
- Compact Digital Dual-Feed System
Compact Digital Dual-Feed System
With the new Compact Digital Dual-Feed System you will have 7.0 mm clearance for stitching on multiple layers or high loft fabrics. A total of 36 utility and decorative stitches can now be used with this foot.
771 Built-In Stitches
With 771 built-in stitches, you'll have many creative options. From numerous utility stitches to decorative ones, you'll find something for every project.
NeverMiss Automatic Needle Threader
The NeverMiss Automatic Needle Threader does exactly what it promises. It's never been this fast or easy, the Ballad threads your needle with little more than the push of a button.
Large Throat Space
Comfortably quilt with the Ballad's large throat space. 11.25″ to the right of the needle leaves room for thick projects and bigger quilts.
Two-Thread Spool Stand
Easily attach this stand to the top of your machine to add two additional spools or large cones of thread to make switching thread colors quicker and easier.
Multi-Function Foot Control
Start and stop your sewing with the main foot control and perform two convenient functions with the heel tap feature and side pedal. You can program the functions for this accessory through your machine.
LCD Color Touch Screen
Clearly see the details of every stitch. This large color LCD touch screen measures 7" diagonally and shows up to 260,000 colors. You'll get a bold, vivid display of your chosen stitches, machine settings and more.
Push Button Features
Convenient push button features give you more freedom to focus on your project. Raise and lower the needle or presser foot, cut threads, reinforce stitches and thread your needle with the push of a button.
Baby Lock IQ Technology
Baby Lock IQ Technology is what makes Baby Lock machines so smart and efficient. IQ Technology works with the "brain" of your machine to help achieve exactly what you desire.
Included Accessories
The Ballad comes with 13 feet and lots of other great accessories to help you create. For a full list, refer to the machine manual.
Enhanced Stadium Lighting
Illuminate your fabric with 10 inches around the needle. You'll see every detail of your project. Plus, the bright LED lights last longer so you won't worry about changing light bulbs.
Quick-Set, Drop-In Bobbin
With a drop-in bobbin, getting ready to sew is easy. When you need a new bobbin, simply drop it in and go. Your machine will put the thread right where you need it.
Baby Lock Ballad Includes:
- 13 Feet
- Compact Digital Dual-Feed System
- 1/4 Quilting foot with a guide
- Buttonhole
- Overcasting
- Monogramming
- Zipper
- Zigzag
- Blind stitch
- Button fitting
- Free-motion quilting
- Free-motion open toe quilting
- Free-motion echo quilting
- Straight stitch
- Touch pen (stylus)
- Knee lift
- Multi-Function Foot Control
- 2-thread spool stand
- Specialty bobbin case for bobbin work
- Cord guide bobbin cover
- Straight stitch needle plate
- Soft cover for machine
- Twin needle
- 60-Day Trial of Online Sewing Classes
- Plus more
Baby Lock Ballad Specifications:
| Accessory storage | ✓ |
|---|---|
| Auto needle up/down | ✓ |
| Bobbin loading type | Quick Set, Top Loading |
| Bobbin size | Class 15 |
| Bobbin winding | Independent Bobbin Winder |
| Built-in cross stitches | 17 |
| Built-in decorative stitches | 442 |
| Built-in fonts | 5 |
| Built-in one-step buttonholes | 14 |
| Built-in satin stitches | 20 |
| Built-in stitches | 771 |
| Built-in utility stitches | 152 |
| Color screen | ✓ |
| Dimensions | 22.5" (W) x 13" (H) x 11" (D) |
| Feeding system type | Compact Digital Dual-Feed System |
| Free arm capability | ✓ |
| Knee lift/hands-free presser foot lift | ✓ |
| Lateral and diagonal feeding | ✓ |
| Lighting | LED, 10" illumination around the needle |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm |
| Maximum stitch width | 7 mm |
| Mirror image capability | ✓ |
| Multiple languages | ✓ |
| Needle threader type | NeverMiss Needle Threader |
| Needle to right of machine distance | 11.25" |
| Number of USB type A ports | 1 |
| Number of USB type b ports | 1 |
| Number of feet included | 13 |
| Number of needle positions | Variable |
| Number of needles | 1 |
| Presser foot type | Snap-on |
| Programmable needle up/down | ✓ |
| Quilting extension table | ✓ |
| Retractable feed dogs | ✓ |
| Screen size | 7" diagonal |
| Maximum sewing speed | 1050 spm |
| Tension system | Automatic |
| Thread cutter type | Automatic |
| Total number of USB ports | 2 |
| Touch screen | ✓ |
| Variable speed control | ✓ |
| Weight machine only | 33.7 Lbs |
Learn more about the Baby Lock Ballad and other Baby Lock sewing machines by visiting one of our locations. Baby Lock is a strongly trusted brand known and loved by the Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum community.
We are Colorado's most trusted sewing machine experts, with stores located in the Denver-metro area, including Littleton, Aurora, Arvada and Colorado Springs. Our experts are happy to walk you through the specifics of this product. Find a location near you today!