Key features
- 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
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.
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Specifications:
Built-In Combined Utility Stitches : 63
Presser Foot Type : Snap-on
Needle Threader Type : NeverMiss needle threader
Lighting : LED, 10" illumination around the needle
Variable Speed Control : 1
Built-In Cross Stitches : 17
Machine Only Height : 13.06"
Programmable Needle Up/Down : 1
Touch Screen : 1
Accessory Storage : 1
Quilting Extension Table : 1
Built-In Decorative Stitches : 442
Machine Only Width : 22.5"
Stitches Per Minute : 1050 SPM
Number of Feet Included : 13
Color Screen : 1
Knee Lift/Hands-Free Presser Foot Lift : 1
Built-In Satin Stitches : 20
Needle to Right of Machine Distance : 11.25"
Screen Size : 7" diagonal
Feeding System Type : Compact Digital Dual-Feed System
Built-In Fonts : 5
Number of One-Step Buttonholes : 14
Multiple Languages : 1
Bobbin Winding : Independent Bobbin Winder
Total Number of Stitches : 771
Bobbin Size : Class 15
Number of Needles : 1
Total Number of USB Ports : 2
Bobbin Loading Type : Quick Set, Top Loading
Maximum Stitch Width : 7mm
Mirror Image Capability : 1
Number of Needle Positions : Variable
Number of USB Type A Ports : 1
Tension System : Automatic
Maximum Stitch Length : 5mm
Retractable Feed Dogs : 1
Auto Needle Up/Down : 1
Number of USB Type B Ports : 1
Free Arm Capability : 1
Built-In Utility Stitches : 152
Lateral and Diagonal Feeding : 1
Machine Only Weight : 33.9 lbs
Thread Cutter Type : Automatic
Sensor Pen and Guide Beam : 1
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.