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Baby Lock Ballad Sewing and Quilting Machine

Sewing & Quilting Machine

$6,499.00$4,499.00

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
  • Baby Lock Ballad Sewing and Quilting Machine

    The Baby Lock Ballad Sewing and Quilting Machine provides superb fabric control and makes every stitch a thing of beauty. The sewing and quilting machine goes beyond standard convenience features! Powered by IQ Technology, Ballad makes for a hassle-free quilting experience. And when it comes to thicker quilter, Ballad breezes through the thickest and most difficult fabrics out there! ring 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 Quilting Machinelifestyle image

    Baby Lock Ballad Quilting and Sewing Machine Key Features

    Highlighted Features:

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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™

    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

    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

    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

    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.

    Added Convenience with the Baby Lock Ballad

    Convenient touch screen to make sewing easy with Baby Lock Ballad

    • Convenient one-touch buttons for:
      • Start/stop
      • Reverse sewing
      • Reinforcement stitch
      • Needle up/down position
      • Thread cutter
      • Automatic presser foot lift
      • Auto threading
      • Pivot setting
    • Large color touch screen
    • Quick-set bobbin winder
    • Needle plate with scale in inches and centimeters
    • Additional seam markings on bobbin cover for needle position preference
    • Free arm
    • Two accessory storage compartments

    Accessories with Baby Lock Ballad Quilting Machine

    Accessories included with the Ballad

    • Touch pen (stylus)
    • 13 Feet:
      • Compact Digital Dual-Feed System Foot
      • 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 foot
    • USB cable
    • 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
    • Bobbins
    • Seam ripper
    • Twin needle
    • 60-Day Trial of Online Sewing Classes

     

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    At a Glance

    Needle threader

    771 built in stitches

    Spm 1050

    Throat space 11.25

    Knee lift1

    No tension adjustments

    Baby Lock Ballad Sewing and Quilting Machine

    The Baby Lock Ballad Sewing and Quilting Machine provides superb fabric control and makes every stitch a thing of beauty. The sewing and quilting machine goes beyond standard convenience features! Powered by IQ Technology, Ballad makes for a hassle-free quilting experience. And when it comes to thicker quilter, Ballad breezes through the thickest and most difficult fabrics out there! ring 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 Quilting Machinelifestyle image

    Baby Lock Ballad Quilting and Sewing Machine Key Features

    Highlighted Features:

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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™

    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

    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

    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

    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.

    Added Convenience with the Baby Lock Ballad

    Convenient touch screen to make sewing easy with Baby Lock Ballad

    • Convenient one-touch buttons for:
      • Start/stop
      • Reverse sewing
      • Reinforcement stitch
      • Needle up/down position
      • Thread cutter
      • Automatic presser foot lift
      • Auto threading
      • Pivot setting
    • Large color touch screen
    • Quick-set bobbin winder
    • Needle plate with scale in inches and centimeters
    • Additional seam markings on bobbin cover for needle position preference
    • Free arm
    • Two accessory storage compartments

    Accessories with Baby Lock Ballad Quilting Machine

    Accessories included with the Ballad

    • Touch pen (stylus)
    • 13 Feet:
      • Compact Digital Dual-Feed System Foot
      • 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 foot
    • USB cable
    • 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
    • Bobbins
    • Seam ripper
    • Twin needle
    • 60-Day Trial of Online Sewing Classes

     

    Baby Lock Ballad

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    • Variable Speed Control : 1
    • Built-In Utility Stitches : 152
    • Auto Needle Up/Down : 1
    • Needle Threader Type : NeverMiss Needle Threader
    • Updates Via Internet : 0
    • Accessory Storage : 1
    • Built-In Combined Utility Stitches : 63
    • Retractable Feed Dogs : 1
    • Thread Cutter Type : Automatic
    • Quilting Extension Table : Optional
    • Lighting : LED, 10" illumination around the needle
    • Built-In Cross Stitches : 17
    • Screen Size : 7" diagonal
    • Number of Feet Included : 13
    • Touch Screen : 1
    • Knee Lift/Hands-Free Presser Foot Lift : 1
    • Built-In Decorative Stitches : 442
    • Needle to Right of Machine Distance : 11.25"
    • Stitches Per Minute : 1050 SPM
    • Feeding System Type : Compact Digital Dual-Feed System Color Screen : 1
    • Built-In Fonts : 5
    • Lateral and Diagonal Feeding : 1
    • Built-In Satin Stitches : 20
    • Multiple Languages : 1
    • Programmable Needle Up/Down : 1
    • Bobbin Winding : Independent Bobbin Winder
    • Total Number of Stitches : 771
    • Presser Foot Type : Snap-on
    • Number of One-Step Buttonholes : 14
    • Total Number of USB Ports : 2
    • Bobbin Loading Type : Quick Set, Top Loading
    • Tension System : Automatic
    • Maximum Stitch Width : 7mm
    • Mirror Image Capability : 1
    • Number of Needles : 1
    • Number of USB Type A Ports : 1
    • Free Arm Capability : 1
    • Maximum Stitch Length : 5mm
    • Number of Needle Positions : Variable
    • Number of USB Type B Ports : 1
    • Bobbin Size : Class 15
    • Compact Digital
    • Dual-Feed System Foot
    • 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 foot
  • Touch pen (stylus)
  • Knee lift
  • 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
  • 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
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    What’s in the Box

    What’s in the Box

    1. Touch pen (stylus)
    2. 13 Feet:
    Compact Digital Dual-Feed System Foot
    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 foot

    3. Knee lift
    4. Multi-Function Foot Control
    5. 2-thread spool stand
    6. Specialty bobbin case for bobbin work
    7. Cord guide bobbin cover
    8. Straight stitch needle plate
    9. Soft cover for machine
    10. Bobbins
    11. Seam ripper
    12. Twin needle
    13. 60-Day Trial of Online Sewing Classes
    13. USB cable

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