The Baby Lock Ballad quilting and sewing machine is packed with features for a hassle-free quilting experience. Want to tackle thicker quilts? Ballad makes short work of even the thickest, most difficult fabric out there.
The Baby Lock Ballad quilting and sewing machine features include:
• 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
Scroll down to learn more and see additional features.
Additional Product Details
FREE ARM CAPABILITY
• ✔ BUILT-IN FONTS
• 5
MACHINE ONLY HEIGHT • 13.06"
NUMBER OF ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLES • 14
NUMBER OF FEET INCLUDED
• 13
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
• 1
MAXIMUM STITCH LENGTH
• 5mm
LATERAL AND DIAGONAL FEEDING
• ✔ RETRACTABLE FEED DOGS
• ✔ TOTAL NUMBER OF USB PORTS
• 2
TOUCH SCREEN
• ✔ BUILT-IN UTILITY STITCHES
• 152
NUMBER OF NEEDLE POSITIONS
• Variable
BUILT-IN SATIN STITCHES
• 20
THREAD CUTTER TYPE
• Automatic BOBBIN LOADING TYPE
• Quick Set, Top Loading
KNEE LIFT/HANDS-FREE PRESSER FOOT LIFT
• ✔ MACHINE ONLY WEIGHT
• 33.7 lbs
NUMBER OF USB TYPE B PORTS
• 1
MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
• 1
QUILTING EXTENSION TABLE
• TENSION SYSTEM
• Automatic
BUILT-IN DECORATIVE STITCHES
• 442
AUTO NEEDLE UP/DOWN
• ✔ NEEDLE THREADER TYPE
• NeverMiss Needle Threader
BOBBIN SIZE
• Class 15
PROGRAMMABLE NEEDLE UP/DOWN
• ✔ LIGHTING
• LED, 10" illumination aroundthe needle
MAXIMUM STITCH WIDTH
• 7mm
NEEDLE TO RIGHT OF MACHINE DISTANCE
• 11.25"
BOBBIN WINDING • Independent Bobbin Winder
BUILT-IN CROSS STITCHES
• 17
MIRROR IMAGE CAPABILITY
• ✔ STITCHES PER MINUTE
• 1050 SPM
FEEDING SYSTEM TYPE
• Compact Digital Dual-Feed System
ACCESSORY STORAGE
• 1
TOTAL NUMBER OF STITCHES
• 771
MACHINE ONLY WIDTH
• 22.5"
NUMBER OF NEEDLES
• 1
COLOR SCREEN
• ✔ BUILT-IN COMBINED UTILITY STITCHES
• 63
PRESSER FOOT TYPE
• Snap-on
SCREEN SIZE
• 7" diagonal
NUMBER OF USB TYPE A PORTS
• 1
Increase your stitching speed, decrease your tension, and lengthen your stitch. Experiment with the settings and speed until you get 'the hang of it' and the desired results.
We have a great and Bonus Sew at Home OnDemand (pre-recorded) class just that subject and is called "Free Motion Quilting with your Baby Lock?" CLICK HERE for a link to the Sew at Home OnDemand website and order this FREE video class today! Note you will need to set-up an account on this website, even if you have a Baby Lock website profile, they are different.
We have a Bonus Sew at Home OnDemand (pre-recorded) class just that subject and is called "How do I create a mitered corner on binding?" CLICK HERE for a link to the Sew at Home OnDemand website and order this FREE video class today! Note you will need to set-up an account on this website, even if you have a Baby Lock website profile, they are different.
There are a number of reasons you would want to have a Baby Lock products registered:
• To register your machine, serger, Gold Standard or Love of Sewing for warranty purposes
• So an authorized Baby Lock dealer can check your registered product information when you take it in for service and will then be able to determine what is covered by the Baby Lock warranty
• There may be times Baby Lock may send you special offers and information based on Baby Lock products you registered
• For your future reference should you need it
1. Login to your Baby Lock Account
2. From the Dashboard, click the Register a New Machine
3. Enter the information, select Validate
Put a tear away stabilizer under the area where you want the buttonhole. This prevents the feed dogs from sinking into the fabric and not feeding correctly. Place a layer of water soluble stabilizer on top of the fabric where the button hole is to be made. Select a stretch buttonhole setting if you have it on your machine.
CLICK HERE to check out the Baby Lock stabilizers.
Alternative closures: Snaps (comes in many styles), Velcro, bound buttonholes made from Ultrasuede™
If you prepared your machine properly for storage by oiling it well to keep rust from attacking it, there are a couple of things you will want to do before using it on your project. First, remove the bobbin, race, and ring. Wipe all the parts with a dry cloth. Replace the bobbin parts and bobbin. Then sew, on a scrap of fabric first. When you think you machine should be oiled, oil the bobbin area. Run your machine with outout thread a minute, and wipe out excess oil. That should keep the oil from soiling the thread and fabric you are sewing.
DISCOVER THE POWER OF THE BALLAD
Uncover the Innovative Features
OF THE BALLAD
FREE ARM CAPABILITY
• ✔ BUILT-IN FONTS
• 5
MACHINE ONLY HEIGHT • 13.06"
NUMBER OF ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLES • 14
NUMBER OF FEET INCLUDED
• 13
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
• 1
MAXIMUM STITCH LENGTH
• 5mm
LATERAL AND DIAGONAL FEEDING
• ✔ RETRACTABLE FEED DOGS
• ✔ TOTAL NUMBER OF USB PORTS
• 2
TOUCH SCREEN
• ✔ BUILT-IN UTILITY STITCHES
• 152
NUMBER OF NEEDLE POSITIONS
• Variable
BUILT-IN SATIN STITCHES
• 20
THREAD CUTTER TYPE
• Automatic BOBBIN LOADING TYPE
• Quick Set, Top Loading
KNEE LIFT/HANDS-FREE PRESSER FOOT LIFT
• ✔ MACHINE ONLY WEIGHT
• 33.7 lbs
NUMBER OF USB TYPE B PORTS
• 1
MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
• 1
QUILTING EXTENSION TABLE
• TENSION SYSTEM
• Automatic
BUILT-IN DECORATIVE STITCHES
• 442
AUTO NEEDLE UP/DOWN
• ✔ NEEDLE THREADER TYPE
• NeverMiss Needle Threader
BOBBIN SIZE
• Class 15
PROGRAMMABLE NEEDLE UP/DOWN
• ✔ LIGHTING
• LED, 10" illumination aroundthe needle
MAXIMUM STITCH WIDTH
• 7mm
NEEDLE TO RIGHT OF MACHINE DISTANCE
• 11.25"
BOBBIN WINDING • Independent Bobbin Winder
BUILT-IN CROSS STITCHES
• 17
MIRROR IMAGE CAPABILITY
• ✔ STITCHES PER MINUTE
• 1050 SPM
FEEDING SYSTEM TYPE
• Compact Digital Dual-Feed System
ACCESSORY STORAGE
• 1
TOTAL NUMBER OF STITCHES
• 771
MACHINE ONLY WIDTH
• 22.5"
NUMBER OF NEEDLES
• 1
COLOR SCREEN
• ✔ BUILT-IN COMBINED UTILITY STITCHES
• 63
PRESSER FOOT TYPE
• Snap-on
SCREEN SIZE
• 7" diagonal
NUMBER OF USB TYPE A PORTS
• 1
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.
