Baby Lock Ballad – Quilting and Sewing Machine

The Baby Lock Ballad quilting and sewing machine gives you power, control, and a smooth, hassle-free quilting experience. As part of our curated lineup of Baby Lock Quilting and sewing machines, it handles thick quilts and layered projects with ease so you can focus on creativity.

Visit Calico Station for hands-on demos and sewing classes serving Orange Park and Jacksonville, FL. Try the Ballad in person and see how quickly you can elevate your quilting and sewing projects.

Ballad Quilting and Sewing Machine

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.

  • NeverMiss™ Automatic Needle Threader
  • Hands-free Knee Lift
  • 771 Built-in Stitches
  • 11.25″ Large Creative Space
  • 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.

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.

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.

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. These functions can be programmed through the Ballad with this accessory.

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.

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.

Convenience Features

  • Convenient one-touch buttons for:
    • Start/stop
    • Reverse sewing
    • Reinforcement stitch
    • Needle up/down
    • Thread cutter
    • Automatic presser foot lift
    • NeverMiss™ Automatic Needle Threader
    • Pivot Setting
  • 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

Included Accessories

  • Touch pen (stylus)
  • Knee lift
  • 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
  • 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

Optional Accessories

  • Quilting Extension Table (BLMA-ET)
  • Creative & Quilting Foot Kit (BLCQFTKIT)
  • 17 Piece Foot Kit (BLMAFTKIT)
  • 12 Piece Foot Kit (BL-FEET12)
  • Quilting 6 Foot Kit (BLQ-FEET)
  • Creative 6 Foot Kit (BLC-FEET)
  • Garment Maker Foot Kit (BLGMFTKIT)
  • Ruler Foot (BL-HOTRF)
  • Quilting Ruler Kits: (BLRK-HSL, BLRK2-HSLA, BLRK3-HSLA)
  • Rope Template (BLRT-HSLA)
  • Quilting Bar and Adapter for the Digital Dual Feed Foot:
    • Right side (BLDY-QGDF)
    • Left side (BLDY-LQGDF)
  • For the Digital Dual Feed Foot:
    • 1/4" Quilting Sole (BLDY-QFDF)
    • Open Toe Sole (BLDY-OTDF)
  • 1/4" Quilting Foot with Guide (BLSO-QGF)
  • Circular Sewing Attachment (BL-CSA)
  • Edge Joining Foot (ESG-EJF)

Warranty

  • 25-year limited
  • 10-year parts
  • 5-year computer circuit
  • 5-year electrical
  • 1-year labor

Alongside the Baby Lock Ballad, Calico Station carries the full lineup of Baby Lock sewing machines and Baby Lock embroidery machines, plus long arm quilting machines and multi-needle embroidery machines, with friendly, local support for sewists across Northeast Florida. Join our sewing classes to learn new techniques and get more from every stitch.

Get Started

Create with confidence. Book a hands-on demo and see how easy the Baby Lock Ballad is to use from the very first stitch. Our team will walk you through the quilting features, accessories, and setup so you can choose the right machine for your sewing room.

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