Key features
- IQ Intuition Positioning
- 9-1/2" x 14" Embroidery Field
- IQ Designer
- 771 Built-In Stitches
- 494 Built-In Embroidery Designs
- 740 Built-In Embroidery Designs
- Large 11.25" Workspace
- Needle Beam
Baby Lock Altair 2 Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Working as both an embroidery and a sewing machine, the Baby Lock Altair 2 is packed with power and technology. IQ Technology lets you transfer images from your smart device using the IQ Intuition Positioning App for perfect placement in the hoop, or create designs from scratch in IQ Designer.
Stitch big designs in the 9-1/2" x 14" embroidery field, sew and quilt with more than 770 built-in stitches, and enjoy 11.25" of workspace and a 10.1" LCD screen.
As an authorized Baby Lock dealer in Dublin, Ohio, Quilt Beginnings has helped sewists and quilters across Columbus and Central Ohio since 1998. Come see the Baby Lock Altair 2 in person, try it out, and get answers from our machine specialists before you take it home.
Key Features of the Baby Lock Altair 2
- 9-1/2" x 14" embroidery field
- IQ Intuition Positioning App and IQ Designer
- More than 770 built-in sewing stitches
- Hundreds of built-in embroidery designs and 30 fonts
- Large 11.25" workspace
- 10.1" LCD screen
- Needle Beam and Design Database Transfer
See the Baby Lock Altair 2 in Action
Baby Lock Altair 2 Specifications
- Max embroidery field: 9.5" x 14"
- Built-in fonts: 30
- Embroidery speed: 1,050 stitches per minute
- File types: .pes, .phc, .pec, .dst
- Automatic appliqué: Yes
- Weight with embroidery unit: 47.6 lbs
- Machine dimensions: 26 1/6" W x 13 1/16" H x 12 5/8" D
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Altair 2 sew and quilt as well as embroider?
Yes. The Altair 2 is a full sewing and embroidery combination machine with more than 770 sewing stitches and an 11.25" workspace for quilting.
Can I try the Baby Lock Altair 2 before I buy?
Yes. Stop by Quilt Beginnings at 6591 Sawmill Rd in Dublin, Ohio for a hands-on demo, or call (614) 799-2688 to set up a time with one of our machine specialists.
Do you offer classes and service for Baby Lock machines?
Yes. Quilt Beginnings offers classes for every skill level and in-house machine service, so you have local support in Central Ohio long after you take your machine home.
Visit Quilt Beginnings in Dublin, Ohio
Stop by Quilt Beginnings at 6591 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH 43017 or call (614) 799-2688 to schedule a demo of the Baby Lock Altair 2. We are proud to serve sewists and quilters throughout Dublin, Columbus and Central Ohio.
Baby Lock has spent decades earning the trust of sewists, quilters, and embroiderers — and it's easy to see why. Known for innovation that actually makes sewing easier, Baby Lock machines bring thoughtful technology and genuine ease of use to every project, from your first seam to your most ambitious quilt.
At Quilt Beginnings in Dublin, Ohio, we're proud to be an authorized Baby Lock dealer. That means you're getting genuine machines, full manufacturer warranty support, and a local team that knows these machines inside and out. Better yet, we have Baby Lock machines right here on our floor — so you can see them, touch them, and test them before you commit.
Baby Lock is especially loved for its sergers, where innovations like Jet-Air Threading and Automatic Thread Delivery have made serging genuinely approachable. But the lineup goes far beyond — sewing machines, quilting machines, embroidery machines, and sewing-and-embroidery combos for every skill level and creative goal.
Not sure which Baby Lock is right for you? That's exactly what we're here for. Browse the full lineup below, then call us at (614) 799-2688 or stop in to talk it through with someone who sews. We'll help you find the machine that fits how you work — no pressure, ever.