Baby Lock BLBA Ballad Quilting & Sewing Machine

Advanced Quilting Features of the Baby Lock BLBA Ballad

The Baby Lock BLBA Ballad Quilting & Sewing Machine is engineered for makers who want professional-grade performance without the hassle. Built with an extra-spacious 11.25" workspace and the innovative NeverMiss™ automatic needle threader, the Ballad delivers a smooth, frustration-free sewing experience from start to finish. Its quiet, powerful motor and compact digital dual-feed system ensure superior fabric control—even when working with heavy, layered, or textured materials—making it the perfect companion for quilting enthusiasts ready to take on bigger, bolder projects.

With 771 built-in stitches, hands-free knee lift, and multi-function foot control, the Ballad offers incredible creative flexibility and efficient workflow support. Whether you're crafting intricate quilts, detailed home décor, or everyday garments, this machine provides the precision and convenience advanced sewists expect from Baby Lock. Designed for reliability and effortless handling, the Ballad transforms complex techniques into simple steps—giving every stitch a professional finish.

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

Specifications

• Variable Speed Control: 1
  
• Built-In Utility Stitches: 152
  
• Machine Only Weight : 33.7 lbs
  
• Auto Needle Up/Down: 1
  
• Needle Threader Type : NeverMiss Needle Threader
  
• Updates Via Internet : 0
  
• Accessory Storage: 1
  
• Built-In Combined Utility Stitches : 63
  
• Machine Only Height: 13.06"
  
• Retractable Feed Dogs : 1
  
• Thread Cutter Type: Automatic
  
• Quilting Extension Table : Optional
  
• Lighting: LED, 10" illumination around the needle
  
• Built-In Cross Stitches : 17
  
• Machine Only Width: 22.5"
  
• 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