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.

The Baby Lock Ballad quilting and sewing machine features include:
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

NEVERMISS AUTOMATIC NEEDLE THREADER: The NeverMiss Needle Threader does exactly what it promises – it threads your needle with little more than the push of a button.

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.

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.

KNEE LIFT: Keep your hands free for more sewing control by using the knee lift to raise your presser foot.

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  

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Model Number: BLBA