Meet the Baby Lock Ballad — a quilting and sewing machine designed to do the heavy lifting while you focus on creating. Whether you’re working with high-loft batting, thick seams, or delicate embellishments, Ballad offers the strength and finesse to deliver flawless results.
This machine is more than just powerful. It’s packed with thoughtful features that streamline your work, keep your hands on your project, and turn complex techniques into simple joys. From the Compact Digital Dual-Feed System to the NeverMiss™ needle threader, Ballad helps you stitch with control, speed, and confidence.
If you’re ready to take your quilting and sewing projects to the next level, the Ballad is your perfect match.
Top Features
Compact Digital Dual-Feed System
Tackle heavy quilts and thick fabrics with ease. The digitally-driven walking foot feeds layers evenly and gives you 7mm clearance — great for high-loft batting or textured seams.
771 Built-In Stitches
You’ll never run out of inspiration. The Ballad includes utility, decorative, quilting, and buttonhole stitches, plus monogram options — all visible and selectable on the full-color interface.
NeverMiss™ Automatic Needle Threader
Press a button and watch it thread itself. No eye strain, no wasted time.
11.25″ Workspace to the Right of the Needle
Quilt large projects with freedom. The extra-wide throat space gives you room to maneuver without folding or bunching your fabric.
Multi-Function Foot Control
Control your machine hands-free. Tap your heel or use the side pedal to trim threads, reverse, or even lift the presser foot — programmable to your style.
Hands-Free Knee Lift
Pivot and shift without lifting a finger. The knee lift lets you keep both hands on your quilt.
Two-Thread Spool Stand
Switch colors quickly with a convenient vertical stand for two spools or cones — ideal for embroidery and color-intensive work.
Convenience Features
Quick-set bobbin winder
One-touch control panel for:
Start/Stop
Reverse
Needle Up/Down
Reinforcement Stitch
Thread Cutter
Presser Foot Lift
Pivot Function
Inch/centimeter needle plate markings
Seam guides on bobbin cover
Two accessory storage compartments
Free arm for sleeves, cuffs, and hard-to-reach seams
Included Accessories
Touch Pen (Stylus)
Knee Lift
Multi-Function Foot Control
2-Thread Spool Stand
Cord Guide Bobbin Cover
Specialty Bobbin Case for Bobbin Work
Straight Stitch Needle Plate
Twin Needle
Soft Cover for Machine
60-Day Online Sewing Class Trial
13 Presser Feet:
Compact Digital Dual-Feed Foot
¼” Quilting Foot with Guide
Buttonhole Foot
Overcasting Foot
Monogramming Foot
Zipper Foot
Zigzag Foot
Blind Stitch Foot
Button Fitting Foot
Free-Motion Quilting Foot
Free-Motion Open Toe Foot
Free-Motion Echo Quilting Foot
Straight Stitch Foot
Optional Accessories
Quilting Extension Table (BLMA-ET)
Creative & Quilting Foot Kit (BLCQFTKIT)
17-Piece Foot Kit (BLMAFTKIT)
12-Piece Foot Kit (BL-FEET12)
Quilting 6-Foot Kit (BLQ-FEET)
Creative 6-Foot Kit (BLC-FEET)
Garment Maker Foot Kit (BLGMFTKIT)
Ruler Foot (BL-HOTRF)
Quilting Ruler Kits: BLRK-HSL, BLRK2-HSLA, BLRK3-HSLA
Rope Template (BLRT-HSLA)
Digital Dual Feed Soles:
Right Side Quilting Bar Adapter (BLDY-QGDF)
Left Side Quilting Bar Adapter (BLDY-LQGDF)
¼” Quilting Sole (BLDY-QFDF)
Open Toe Sole (BLDY-OTDF)
¼” Quilting Foot with Guide (BLSO-QGF)
Circular Sewing Attachment (BL-CSA)
Edge Joining Foot (ESG-EJF)
Warranty Coverage
25-Year Limited Warranty
10 Years on Parts
5 Years on Circuit Boards
5 Years on Electrical
1 Year on Labor
Why Choose the Baby Lock Ballad?
Because when your creativity meets resistance, you need a machine that pushes back — with strength, elegance, and precision. The Ballad is made to handle your most ambitious quilting and sewing ideas with confidence and grace, so nothing slows your rhythm.
