{"title":"Discontinued Baby Lock Machines","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscontinued Baby Lock machines—professionally serviced, dealer-supported, and priced while remaining inventory lasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShop rare opportunities on premium Baby Lock sewing, quilting, and embroidery machines that are no longer in production. Our discontinued selection includes new-old-stock and carefully maintained floor models, available at special in-store pricing while supplies last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy from Ralph’s?\u003c\/strong\u003e Every machine is inspected and serviced by our Redwood City team, and you get knowledgeable local support after the sale. These are not clearance machines with unknown histories—they are capable, feature-rich Baby Lock models that were among the brand’s flagship offerings just a few seasons ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInventory changes quickly, and discontinued models cannot be reordered. Call us or visit Ralph’s Vacuum \u0026amp; Sewing Center at 1823 El Camino Real in Redwood City to confirm availability, compare models, or schedule a hands-on demonstration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe proudly serve Redwood City, San Mateo County, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Atherton, Woodside, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"baby-lock-solaris-machine","title":"Baby Lock Solaris — Floor Model","description":"\u003cp\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong\u003eBaby Lock Solaris Floor Model – Premium Sewing \u0026amp; Embroidery Machine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the pinnacle of sewing technology with this Baby Lock Solaris floor model from Ralph's Vacuum \u0026amp; Sewing Center in Redwood City. This flagship machine combines revolutionary IQ Visionary technology with professional-grade capabilities, making it the ultimate choice for serious crafters, quilters, and embroiderers throughout the Bay Area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eRevolutionary Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 🎯 IQ Visionary Projection Technology – See your design projected directly onto fabric before stitching for perfect placement every time\u003cbr\u003e• 📐 10.1\" x 10.1\" Maximum Embroidery Field – One of the largest available in any home embroidery machine\u003cbr\u003e• 🎨 1,800+ Built-In Embroidery Designs – Extensive design library included\u003cbr\u003e• ✂️ 758 Built-In Stitches – From utility to decorative\u003cbr\u003e• 📷 Advanced Camera System – Scan fabric, photos, and drawings\u003cbr\u003e• 🧵 NeverMiss Automatic Threading – Baby Lock's exclusive jet-air threading\u003cbr\u003e• 📱 10-Inch HD Touchscreen – Intuitive color display\u003cbr\u003e• 📶 WiFi Connectivity – Wireless design transfer and updates\u003cbr\u003e• ⚙️ Integrated Dual Feed System – Perfect fabric handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👤 \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Professional embroiderers needing commercial-grade home equipment\u003cbr\u003e• Quilters in San Mateo County requiring precision and expansive workspace\u003cbr\u003e• Fashion designers creating custom embellished garments\u003cbr\u003e• Small business owners starting embroidery services in the Peninsula\u003cbr\u003e• Serious crafters ready to invest in professional tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏷️ \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy This Floor Model from Ralph's in Redwood City?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exact Baby Lock Solaris has been our showroom demonstration unit, meticulously maintained by our certified technicians. You're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Full manufacturer's warranty\u003cbr\u003e✅ Significant savings over new retail price\u003cbr\u003e✅ Machine you can see and test before purchase\u003cbr\u003e✅ Ralph's personal support guarantee\u003cbr\u003e✅ Local expert service and training available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍 \u003cstrong\u003eVisit Our Showroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRalph's Vacuum \u0026amp; Sewing Center at 1823 El Camino Real in Redwood City welcomes you to see this Baby Lock Solaris in action. Our experts will demonstrate all features and answer your questions. Serving Redwood City, San Mateo, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and the entire Peninsula since 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications: Machine weight 55.5 lbs with embroidery unit | 10.1\" touchscreen | 1,050 spm embroidery speed | WiFi enabled | Made in Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baby Lock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44577846526143,"sku":null,"price":6999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/4383\/4303\/files\/BLSA_LS_HRO_1.jpg?v=1758838689"},{"product_id":"baby-lock-crescendo-floor-model","title":"Baby Lock Crescendo — Floor Model","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the exceptional Baby Lock Crescendo - Floor Model, a premium sewing machine showcasing advanced technology and precision craftsmanship. This floor model demonstrates the machine's capabilities with its impressive large throat space and spacious 11.25\" workspace, perfect for quilting and large projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e• Large throat space for enhanced maneuverability\u003cbr\u003e• Digital Dual-Feed System for precise fabric handling\u003cbr\u003e• Generous 11.25\" workspace for quilting and embroidery\u003cbr\u003e• Advanced sewing technology with computerized controls\u003cbr\u003e• Professional-grade construction and reliability\u003cbr\u003e• Ergonomic design for comfortable extended use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis floor model has been carefully maintained and is an excellent opportunity to own this premium Baby Lock machine. Perfect for serious sewers, quilters, and embroidery enthusiasts looking for professional-level performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This is a floor model unit - contact us for current availability and special floor model pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baby Lock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44577892532415,"sku":null,"price":3599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/4383\/4303\/files\/Screenshot_2025-09-25_at_4.03.11_PM.png?v=1758841440"},{"product_id":"chorus","title":"Baby Lock Chorus — Floor Model","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarmony in Every Stitch: The Baby Lock Chorus - Where Different Elements Come Together in Perfect Unity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListen closely. Can you hear it? The beautiful chorus of creativity, technology, and craftsmanship singing together in perfect harmony. The Baby Lock Chorus isn't just a quilting and sewing machine—it's a symphony of features working in concert, where every element blends seamlessly to create something extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎼 A Chorus of Excellence:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust as a great chorus brings together different voices to create something more beautiful than any single voice alone, the Baby Lock Chorus unites advanced technology, intuitive controls, and exceptional precision into one harmonious quilting experience. Every feature works in perfect sync with your creative vision, every function complements the others, every stitch adds its voice to the masterpiece you're creating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎵 Features That Sing Together:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Advanced Stitch Control - Hundreds of stitch options working in harmony. 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Traditional quilts, modern art pieces, garment construction, home décor—the Chorus adapts seamlessly to whatever creative direction you choose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Sophisticated Stitch Regulation - Every element perfectly synchronized. Tension, speed, feed—all components working in concert to ensure every stitch is perfectly formed, giving your projects a professional finish that resonates with quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• User-Friendly Design Without Compromise - Professional capability meets accessibility. Whether you're an experienced quilter or developing your skills, the Chorus adjusts to your level while never limiting your potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Reliable Baby Lock Engineering - Legendary reliability harmonizes with innovative features. More time creating, less time troubleshooting. A machine you can count on, project after project\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Benefits That Resonate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Creative Freedom in Harmony:**\u003cbr\u003eExperience the joy when technology doesn't fight against your creativity but amplifies it. The Chorus removes obstacles, eliminates frustration, and lets your artistic vision flow freely. Traditional quilts, modern pieces, garment construction, home décor—all work together in your creative repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Precision Meets Ease:**\u003cbr\u003eNo more choosing between advanced features and user-friendly operation. The Chorus brings these elements together in perfect balance. Sophisticated stitch regulation ensures professional results, while intuitive controls keep you focused on creativity rather than complicated settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Versatility That Adapts:**\u003cbr\u003eLike a choir that can perform classical masterpieces and contemporary arrangements, the Chorus adapts to every project. Large quilts and small details, traditional patterns and modern designs, piecing and decorative work—everything comes together seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Professional Results, Personal Joy:**\u003cbr\u003eWatch as your skills and the machine's capabilities harmonize to create projects that exceed your expectations. Every perfectly formed stitch, every flawless seam, every beautifully quilted section reflects the union of your artistry and the Chorus's precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Time and Creativity in Balance:**\u003cbr\u003eThe Chorus respects both your time and your creative process. Work efficiently without rushing, focus on details without frustration, complete projects with satisfaction. The harmony of speed and quality means more finished projects you're proud to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Growth and Confidence:**\u003cbr\u003eAs your skills develop, the Chorus grows with you. Features that seemed advanced become familiar. Techniques that intimidated become achievable. The harmony between you and your machine deepens with every project, building confidence that lets you tackle increasingly ambitious work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎨 What Will Your Chorus Create?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning bed quilt where colors and patterns harmonize into visual symphony. Garments where construction and decoration unite seamlessly. Home décor pieces where form and function sing together. Art quilts where technique and vision create something transcendent. Table runners where traditional and modern elements blend beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baby Lock Chorus celebrates the coming together of elements—your creativity and its technology, your vision and its precision, your passion and its reliability. Every project becomes a chorus where different aspects unite into harmonious whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💫 Join the Chorus:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery great creation starts when different elements find harmony together. The Baby Lock Chorus brings together everything you need—advanced capabilities, intuitive operation, reliable performance, and versatile functionality—all working in perfect concert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't about choosing between features or compromising on quality. It's about having everything work together seamlessly, supporting your creativity at every step. The Chorus conducts the technical details so you can focus on the artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎶 Your Creative Symphony Awaits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine sitting down to create, knowing that every feature will work in harmony with your vision. No frustration, no fighting with complicated settings, no choosing between ease-of-use and advanced capability. Just pure creative flow where your hands, your vision, and your machine unite in perfect synchrony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baby Lock Chorus invites you to experience quilting and sewing where all elements come together beautifully. Where technology supports rather than complicates. Where precision and ease harmonize. Where your creativity finds its perfect accompaniment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to create in harmony? The Baby Lock Chorus is ready to unite with your vision, amplify your skills, and help you create projects that sing with quality and beauty. 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It arrives with 141 built-in embroidery designs, 13 built-in fonts and 250 built-in stitches, so there is a great deal to explore straight out of the box. A 3.2\" x 1.8\" Color Touch LCD screen puts design selection, stitch selection and editing under your fingertip rather than buried in a button menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the Accord apart in its price class is the included 5\" x 12\" Multi-Position hoop. Most machines in this range top out at a 5\" x 7\" embroidery field, and the Accord will embroider up to that size in a single pass — but the Multi-Position hoop lets you re-position the fabric within the hoop to stitch long borders, sashes and name banners without re-hooping from scratch. Add the advanced needle threader, automatic thread cutter, Quick-Set top-loading bobbin and hands-free presser foot lift, and the day-to-day mechanics simply stay out of your way. The Accord is a discontinued model, so remaining availability is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e👑 10 Features of the Baby Lock Accord:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• 141 built-in embroidery designs, including 140 frame patterns\u003cbr\u003e\n• 250 built-in sewing stitches with 5 sewing alphabets\u003cbr\u003e\n• 13 built-in embroidery fonts for monogramming and personalization\u003cbr\u003e\n• 5\" x 7\" maximum embroidery field\u003cbr\u003e\n• Two hoops included, one of them a 5\" x 12\" Multi-Position hoop\u003cbr\u003e\n• 3.2\" x 1.8\" Color Touch LCD screen\u003cbr\u003e\n• 650 stitches-per-minute embroidery speed\u003cbr\u003e\n• Advanced needle threader and automatic thread cutter\u003cbr\u003e\n• Quick-Set top-loading bobbin with Quick-Set bobbin winder\u003cbr\u003e\n• Upper and lower thread sensors, six one-touch buttons, hands-free presser foot lift, two LED work lights and a USB Type A port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✨ 10 Benefits of Owning the Baby Lock Accord:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• One machine handles both sewing and embroidery, so you are not buying and storing two\u003cbr\u003e\n• The Multi-Position hoop lets you stitch borders and long designs with far less re-hooping\u003cbr\u003e\n• 141 designs and 13 fonts mean you can start personalizing gifts the first evening you own it\u003cbr\u003e\n• The touch screen makes editing, resizing and repositioning designs intuitive rather than technical\u003cbr\u003e\n• The advanced needle threader removes the single most frustrating step in machine embroidery\u003cbr\u003e\n• Automatic thread cutting keeps the back of your work tidy and saves constant snipping\u003cbr\u003e\n• Thread sensors stop the machine before you stitch a design out with no thread\u003cbr\u003e\n• The Quick-Set bobbin drops in without a fiddly pull-through, so refills take seconds\u003cbr\u003e\n• At 20 lbs the machine is genuinely portable for classes, retreats and guild days\u003cbr\u003e\n• The USB port lets you load purchased or self-digitized designs from a flash drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Multi-Position hoop deserves a closer look. Rather than clamping your fabric once and being limited to a single 5\" x 7\" stitch area, the 5\" x 12\" hoop holds the fabric in place while the embroidery unit works across multiple positions along its length. The result is a continuous 12\" run of embroidery with the alignment handled for you. For quilt labels, table runners, towel borders and children's name banners, that single feature changes what the machine can realistically produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for the sewist who already sews confidently and now wants embroidery, the quilter who wants to add labels and appliqué to finished work, the gift-maker personalizing towels and baby items, and anyone who needs a capable combination machine that is light enough to carry to class. It is a strong choice for a first embroidery machine and a sensible second machine for someone whose main machine is a dedicated quilter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is the Accord a sewing machine, an embroidery machine, or both?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Both. It is a true combination machine with 250 built-in sewing stitches and 141 built-in embroidery designs. The embroidery unit attaches when you want to embroider and comes off when you want to sew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: How large a design can it embroider?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: The maximum embroidery field is 5\" x 7\" in a single stitch-out. The included 5\" x 12\" Multi-Position hoop extends that to a 12\" run by embroidering in stages without re-hooping the fabric.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: How many hoops are included?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Two hoops are included, one of which is the 5\" x 12\" Multi-Position hoop. Additional hoop sizes and a magnetic frame are available separately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: How fast does it embroider?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Up to 650 stitches per minute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: Can I use my own designs?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. The Accord has a USB Type A port, so you can load embroidery files from a flash drive alongside the 141 designs already built in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: How heavy is it?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: The machine alone is 20 lbs, and 24.35 lbs with the embroidery unit attached. It measures 17 1\/2\" wide, 8 3\/16\" deep and 11 3\/4\" high, which makes it practical to transport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: Is an extension table available?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. Baby Lock makes a 19\" x 11\" extension table specifically for the Accord, sold separately, which is worth having if you quilt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: The Accord is discontinued — can I still get parts, feet and service?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. Baby Lock accessories, presser feet, hoops and bobbin cases for the Accord remain available, and our service department in Redwood City services Baby Lock machines regardless of model year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable at Ralph's Vacuum \u0026amp; Sewing Center in Redwood City, CA. Visit us at 1823 El Camino Real to see the Accord in person, stitch out a sample and talk through whether it is the right fit for your projects. We have served sewists and quilters in Redwood City, San Mateo County, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Atherton, Woodside, and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for decades, and we service what we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePricing Information: The Baby Lock Accord carried a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $2,499.00. As a discontinued model it is offered here at $1,999.00. Availability is limited to remaining stock, and pricing is subject to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCall Ralph's Vacuum \u0026amp; Sewing Center or stop by 1823 El Camino Real in Redwood City to check current availability on the Baby Lock Accord. 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It pairs a 9.5\" x 14\" embroidery field with 494 built-in embroidery designs and 771 built-in sewing stitches, and gives you an 11.25\" workspace to the right of the needle — enough room to handle a full-size quilt without wrestling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Altair's defining feature is its interface. A 10.1\" WXGA IPS color LCD touchscreen displays 16,777,216 colors and magnifies your work up to 800%, so you can inspect and adjust a design at the stitch level. It also plays MPEG-4 tutorial videos on a 6.2\" display with 1GB of dedicated video memory, which means the machine can teach you its own features while you sit at it. Behind the screen sit IQ Designer for on-screen digitizing, the IQ Intuition Positioning app for wirelessly placing designs using a photo of your hooped fabric, and Needle Beam, which projects an LED pointer onto the fabric to show exactly where the needle will drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e👑 10 Features of the Baby Lock Altair:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• 9.5\" x 14\" (240mm x 360mm) embroidery field\u003cbr\u003e\n• 494 built-in embroidery designs, including 200 Baby Lock exclusives\u003cbr\u003e\n• 771 built-in sewing stitches\u003cbr\u003e\n• 11.25\" workspace to the right of the needle\u003cbr\u003e\n• Sewing and embroidery speeds up to 1,050 stitches per minute\u003cbr\u003e\n• 10.1\" WXGA IPS color LCD touchscreen with 800% magnification and MPEG-4 video playback\u003cbr\u003e\n• IQ Designer on-screen digitizing and IQ Intuition Positioning app with wireless image transfer\u003cbr\u003e\n• Needle Beam LED pointer on the included embroidery foot\u003cbr\u003e\n• NeverMiss automatic advanced needle threading system and Digital Dual-Feed System\u003cbr\u003e\n• Four hoops included: 9.5\" x 14\", 9.5\" x 9.5\", 5\" x 7\" and 4\" x 4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✨ 10 Benefits of Owning the Baby Lock Altair:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• The 9.5\" x 14\" field stitches oversized designs and long borders with far less re-hooping\u003cbr\u003e\n• An 11.25\" harp makes free-motion quilting a bed-size quilt genuinely manageable\u003cbr\u003e\n• IQ Designer turns your own drawings and art files into stitchable embroidery without separate software\u003cbr\u003e\n• The Positioning app removes the guesswork from placing a design on a pocket, collar or block\u003cbr\u003e\n• Needle Beam shows the needle-drop point before you commit a single stitch\u003cbr\u003e\n• 1,050 spm in both sewing and embroidery means large projects finish in an evening, not a weekend\u003cbr\u003e\n• The Digital Dual-Feed System keeps slippery and multi-layered fabrics feeding evenly\u003cbr\u003e\n• Enhanced Stadium Lighting with true-color LEDs lets you judge thread colors accurately at night\u003cbr\u003e\n• Four included hoops cover nearly every project size without an accessory purchase\u003cbr\u003e\n• On-board video tutorials mean the learning curve is handled at the machine, not in a manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe IQ Intuition Positioning app is the feature owners talk about most. You hoop your fabric, photograph it with a smart device through the app, and the image transfers wirelessly to the Altair, where it appears on the 10.1\" screen in lifelike color. You then drag your embroidery design onto the actual photograph of your actual fabric and place it precisely — no positioning stickers, no measuring, no test stitch-out. Combined with the on-screen hoop sensor, which recommends the correct hoop for the design you have chosen, it removes most of the setup anxiety from embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for the quilter who wants one machine for piecing, free-motion quilting and embroidery, the garment sewist doing precise placement work on finished pieces, the embroiderer who wants to digitize original artwork without buying software, and anyone stepping up from a mid-range combination machine to a flagship. If you have been considering the Altair 2 and would rather put the difference toward thread, fabric and classes, the original Altair delivers the same core architecture at a fraction of the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How is the original Altair different from the Altair 2?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: The Altair 2 is the current model and the successor to this machine. Both share the 9.5\" x 14\" embroidery field, the 11.25\" workspace and the 10.1\" touchscreen. The Altair 2 adds an updated capacitive glass touchscreen, the second-generation IQ Intuition Positioning 2 mobile scanning system and a revised built-in design and stitch library. The original Altair, shown here, uses the first-generation IQ Intuition Positioning app and its own 494-design, 771-stitch library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: Is this a sewing machine, an embroidery machine, or both?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Both. It is a full-featured combination machine — 771 sewing stitches for garment sewing and quilting, plus a removable embroidery unit with a 9.5\" x 14\" field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: Which hoops are included?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Four, with grids: 9.5\" x 14\", 9.5\" x 9.5\", 5\" x 7\" and 4\" x 4\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: What else comes with it?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: A hands-free knee lift, touch pen stylus, easy-lock accessory case with interchangeable trays, soft canvas machine cover with three storage pockets, two-thread spool stand for cones, straight stitch needle plate, alternate bobbin case for pre-wound bobbins, bobbin center pin, ten bobbins, bobbin covers, four sheets of 64 embroidery positioning stickers, a lens calibration sheet for the positioning app, a presser foot adaptor and a seam ripper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: Can I load my own embroidery designs?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. The Altair has two USB 2.0 Type A ports that accept flash drives, a mouse, a hub or a CD-ROM drive, and it supports wireless design transmission from Baby Lock Palette version 11 or higher, sold separately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: Do I need separate digitizing software?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Not to get started. IQ Designer lets you draw directly on the screen or upload an art file via USB, and the machine digitizes it with the colors and fill stitches you select. Palette remains available if you want full desktop digitizing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: How is the lighting?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Enhanced Stadium Lighting surrounds the needle and work area with true-color LEDs that are 50% brighter than the previous generation, with five brightness settings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: The Altair is discontinued — can it still be serviced?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. Our service department in Redwood City services Baby Lock machines regardless of model year, and hoops, feet, bobbin cases and accessories for the Altair remain available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable at Ralph's Vacuum \u0026amp; Sewing Center in Redwood City, CA. Visit us at 1823 El Camino Real to sit down at the Altair, run the touchscreen and stitch out a design before you decide. We have served sewists and quilters in Redwood City, San Mateo County, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Atherton, Woodside, and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for decades, and we service what we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePricing Information: The Baby Lock Altair carried a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $10,999.00. As a discontinued model it is offered here at $5,999.00. Availability is limited to remaining stock, and pricing is subject to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCall Ralph's Vacuum \u0026amp; Sewing Center or stop by 1823 El Camino Real in Redwood City to check current availability on the Baby Lock Altair. This is flagship capability at close to half its original price, and once remaining stock is gone we cannot reorder it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Tacony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46043109654719,"sku":"BLTA","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/4383\/4303\/files\/BLTA_XL_1684354507_1200x1200_b9668ad8-64d3-4b53-b3f3-492a697771c8.jpg?v=1787086411"},{"product_id":"baby-lock-destiny-ii-sewing-quilting-and-embroidery-machine","title":"Baby Lock Destiny II — Floor Model","description":"\u003cp\u003e661 embroidery designs, 770 stitches, a built-in scanning camera and a tablet-sized screen — the Baby Lock Destiny II at a discontinued price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baby Lock Destiny II (model BLDY2) was Baby Lock's top-of-the-line combination sewing, quilting and embroidery machine, sold from 2016 to 2019. It remains one of the most fully equipped machines the brand has produced: 661 built-in embroidery designs, 770 built-in stitches, five alphabets in 28 font styles, an embroidery field up to 9.5\" x 14\", and an 11.25\" workspace to the right of the needle for quilting full-size projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts signature feature is NeedleCam, a digital camera built into the machine that scans your hooped fabric so you can see the real fabric and your embroidery design together on the 10.1\" TruView LCD HD touchscreen before a stitch is made. Pair that with the Sensor Pen — point at the spot on your project where you want the design, and the machine positions it — and Needle Beam, which highlights the exact needle-drop point, and design placement stops being an estimate. IQ Designer completes the package by instantly digitizing hand-drawn, scanned or imported artwork, editable down to the individual stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e👑 10 Features of the Baby Lock Destiny II:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Embroidery field up to 9.5\" x 14\"\u003cbr\u003e\n• 661 built-in embroidery designs, including 336 Baby Lock exclusives, 37 Nancy Zieman designs, 160 large decorative stitch designs and 14 bobbin work designs\u003cbr\u003e\n• 770 built-in stitches, including 442 decorative, 149 buttonhole styles, 79 decorative satin, 63 combinable utility, 20 satin and 17 cross stitches\u003cbr\u003e\n• Five alphabets in 28 font styles, plus 90 embroidery shapes and 10 decorative fill designs\u003cbr\u003e\n• 11.25\" workspace to the right of the needle and stitching up to 1,050 stitches per minute\u003cbr\u003e\n• 10.1\" WXGA IPS TruView LCD HD touchscreen displaying over 16 million colors\u003cbr\u003e\n• NeedleCam digital scanning camera, Sensor Pen and Needle Beam for design placement\u003cbr\u003e\n• IQ Designer instant digitizing of drawn, scanned or imported artwork\u003cbr\u003e\n• NeverMiss automatic advanced needle threader, automatic thread cutter among seven one-touch buttons, and automatic jump-stitch trimming\u003cbr\u003e\n• Five embroidery hoops with grids included: 4\" x 4\", 5\" x 7\", 8\" x 12\", 9.5\" x 14\" and a Scan Frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✨ 10 Benefits of Owning the Baby Lock Destiny II:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• NeedleCam lets you see your design on your actual fabric before committing a stitch\u003cbr\u003e\n• The Sensor Pen places designs by pointing at the project rather than measuring and guessing\u003cbr\u003e\n• 661 designs and 770 stitches mean years of projects without buying a single extra file\u003cbr\u003e\n• An 11.25\" harp and Digital Dual-Feed System make free-motion quilting a bed quilt realistic\u003cbr\u003e\n• Automatic jump-stitch cutting leaves a clean finish with almost no hand trimming\u003cbr\u003e\n• IQ Designer digitizes your own drawings on the machine, no desktop software required\u003cbr\u003e\n• Five included hoops cover everything from a monogrammed pocket to a full quilt block\u003cbr\u003e\n• The multi-function foot control frees your hands by assigning cutting, reverse and needle position to your foot\u003cbr\u003e\n• Stadium LED lighting with five settings shows true thread color for accurate matching\u003cbr\u003e\n• As a discontinued flagship, it offers capability well above what its current price suggests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe scanning workflow is what separates the Destiny II from machines that merely have a large embroidery field. You hoop your fabric, drop in the included Scan Frame, and NeedleCam photographs the fabric from inside the machine. The result appears on the tablet-sized screen, and you position, rotate and scale your design directly over the image of your real project — visible seams, plaids, pocket edges and all. For placement-critical work such as embroidering a finished garment, matching a design to a pieced quilt block, or centering a monogram on a collar, it replaces trial-and-error with certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for the serious quilter who wants piecing, free-motion quilting and embroidery in one machine, the embroidery business owner who needs precise placement on customer garments, the sewist who digitizes original artwork, and anyone who wants flagship capability without a flagship price. Owners consistently describe the Destiny II as a machine they grow into rather than out of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is the Destiny II a sewing machine, a quilting machine or an embroidery machine?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: All three. It is a combination machine with 770 sewing stitches, an 11.25\" quilting workspace with Digital Dual-Feed, and a removable embroidery unit with a field up to 9.5\" x 14\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: How is the Destiny II different from the original Destiny?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: The Destiny II is the later, upgraded version. It carries a larger built-in design and stitch library, adds 90 embroidery shapes and 10 decorative fill designs, and includes the refined IQ Designer and scanning workflow described above.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: What is NeedleCam?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: A digital camera inside the machine that scans your hooped fabric and displays it on the touchscreen, so you can view your embroidery design over the real fabric and position it exactly before stitching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: Which hoops are included?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Five, with grids — 4\" x 4\" (M), 5\" x 7\" (L), 8\" x 12\" (XL), 9.5\" x 14\" (XXL) and a Scan Frame. Additional border, square and quilt frames are available separately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: How large and heavy is it?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: The machine weighs 47.6 lbs and measures 26.06\" x 13.69\" x 12.65\". This is a studio machine rather than a class-carry machine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: Does it have a maximum stitch length and a one-step buttonhole?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes — a 5mm maximum stitch length and a one-step buttonhole, with 149 buttonhole styles built in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: How much on-board design memory does it have?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: 9MB of built-in design storage, and it supports 12 language options on screen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nQ: The Destiny II is discontinued — can it still be serviced and supported?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. Our service department in Redwood City services Baby Lock machines regardless of model year, and hoops, feet, frames and accessories for the Destiny II remain available from Baby Lock and aftermarket suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable at Ralph's Vacuum \u0026amp; Sewing Center in Redwood City, CA. Visit us at 1823 El Camino Real to see the Destiny II in person, try the NeedleCam scanning workflow and stitch out a design before you decide. We have served sewists and quilters in Redwood City, San Mateo County, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Atherton, Woodside, and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for decades, and we service what we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePricing Information: The Baby Lock Destiny II is offered here at $6,999.00 as a discontinued model. This is well below its original retail level when new. Availability is limited to remaining stock, and pricing is subject to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCall Ralph's Vacuum \u0026amp; Sewing Center or stop by 1823 El Camino Real in Redwood City to check current availability on the Baby Lock Destiny II. 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