Working as both an embroidery and a sewing machine, Altair 2 is packed with power and technology allowing your creative side to take control. With IQ Technology®, you can seamlessly transfer images to your machine from your smart device using the IQ Intuition Positioning® App for perfect design placement in the hoop or design creation in IQ Designer.
Maximum Embroidery Size/Area: 9.5" X 14"
Weight With Embroidery Unit: 47.6 lbs
Rotation Capability: Yes
Machine Weight Only: 37.5 lbs
On-Screen Editing: Yes
Combine Designs: Yes
Machine Only Depth: 12 5/8"
Total Number of USB Ports: 2
Frame Patterns: 140
Machine Only Width: 26 1/6"
Number of USB Type A Ports: 2
Built-In Designs: 534
Machine Only Height: 13 1/16"
Built-In Fonts: 30
Number of Needles: 1
Data Input Types: .pes, .phc, .pec, .dst
Embroidery Pattern Memory: Yes
Automatic Applique: Yes
Embroidery Speed: 1,050 SPM
Design Duplication Capability: Yes
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.
