Ballad Quilting and Sewing Machine

Experience the joy of sewing and quilting like never before with the Baby Lock Ballad—a machine that’s sure to have you singing with delight as you create! Packed with incredible features, the Ballad makes quilting and sewing effortless, fun, and downright magical.

Digital Dual Feed System - Glide through high-loft fabrics and multiple layers with ease—no challenge is too great for this compact powerhouse.
Versatile Sewing Feet - From free-motion quilting feet for open-toe and echo quilting to a wide assortment for all your sewing needs, the Ballad is ready for any creative adventure.
Endless Creativity - A stunning variety of stitches lets your imagination take the lead, while the generous 11.25″ throat space gives you plenty of room to tackle ambitious quilting projects.
Enjoy superb fabric control and impeccable stitching, with each detail powered by advanced IQ Technology. The Ballad makes hassle-free quilting a reality, breezing through thick fabrics and tricky projects with confidence. Whether you’re crafting a cozy quilt or sewing intricate designs, this machine is your perfect partner in creativity.

Let the Baby Lock Ballad elevate your crafting experience—where will your creativity take you next?

NUMBER OF FEET INCLUDED: 13
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL: Yes
FREE ARM CAPABILITY: Yes

BUILT-IN FONTS: 5
MACHINE ONLY HEIGHT: 13.06"
NUMBER OF ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLES: 14
TOUCH SCREEN: Yes

BUILT-IN UTILITY STITCHES: 152
MAXIMUM STITCH LENGTH: 5mm
LATERAL AND DIAGONAL FEEDING: Yes

RETRACTABLE FEED DOGS: Yes

TOTAL NUMBER OF USB PORTS: 2
BOBBIN LOADING TYPE: Quick Set, Top Loading
KNEE LIFT/HANDS-FREE PRESSER FOOT LIFT: Yes

MACHINE ONLY WEIGHT: 33.7 lbs
NUMBER OF NEEDLE POSITIONS: Variable (14)
BUILT-IN SATIN STITCHES: 20
THREAD CUTTER TYPE: Automatic
TENSION SYSTEM: Automatic
BUILT-IN DECORATIVE STITCHES: 442
AUTO NEEDLE UP/DOWN: Yes

NUMBER OF USB TYPE B PORTS: 1
MULTIPLE LANGUAGES: Yes
QUILTING EXTENSION TABLE: Yes

MAXIMUM STITCH WIDTH: 7mm
NEEDLE TO RIGHT OF MACHINE DISTANCE: 11.25"
NEEDLE THREADER TYPE: NeverMiss Needle Threader
BOBBIN SIZE: Class 15
PROGRAMMABLE NEEDLE UP/DOWN: Yes

LIGHTING: LED, 10" illumination around the needle
MIRROR IMAGE CAPABILITY: Yes

STITCHES PER MINUTE: 1050 SPM
BOBBIN WINDING: Independent Bobbin Winder
BUILT-IN CROSS STITCHES: 17
NUMBER OF NEEDLES: 1
FEEDING SYSTEM TYPE: Compact Digital Dual-Feed System
ACCESSORY STORAGE: Yes
TOTAL NUMBER OF STITCHES: 771
MACHINE ONLY WIDTH: 22.5"
NUMBER OF USB TYPE A PORTS: 1
COLOR SCREEN: Yes

BUILT-IN COMBINED UTILITY STITCHES: 63
PRESSER FOOT TYPE: Snap-on
SCREEN SIZE: 7" diagonal