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Baby Lock Ballad Sewing & Quilting Machine (BLBA)   Purchase at MSRP Receive Free Bundle with Machine Purchase MSRP Value Ballad Baby Lock 17pc Foot Kit (BLMAFTKIT) $455.00 Tutto XL Daisy Machine Trolley (9224UMA-DS) $330.00 Baby Lock Deluxe Walking Foot with 3 Soles (BLDW-L2) $160.00 Aeroquilt 8 Cone Variegated Value Pack 40wt x 3000yd (9131BVP) $95.60 Westalee 6pc Template Set (WF-BLELESET-HS) $88.00 60 Day Trial of Online Sewing Classes (LBSP-BLOK60D) $69.00 TOTAL VALUE: $1,198.00         Baby Lock Chorus Sewing & Quilting Machine (BLCH)   Purchase at MSRP Receive Free Bundle with Machine Purchase MSRP Value Chorus Baby...

Tension Whether you are sewing, quilting, or embroidering one of the most important things to consider is your machine's tension. Every sewing machine will have an upper and lower tension. While the machine comes from the factory with its tensions set at standard you may need to change them depending on what type of thread, fabric, or stitch you are using. Upper Tension Most upper tension units are simply two disks pushing together to createtension as the thread travels through the machine. So when should you change your upper tension? When your upper thread tension is too low: If your...

In this tutorial we are going to go over on how to make a book cover. You can either watch the video above or follow cut up blog version below! First thing that we’ll do is to iron on the stabilizer to the fabrics. Once that is done you’ll add a soft back which is fusible, and we are going to fuse that together. Next part, you have to cut white strips, different widths and not different lengths. All 6 inches and then you've got different colors. The instructions say red, but we did a variety because it’s more fun....

We admit it; there's a learning curve to every new hobby, and sewing is no different. Whether you've stumbled upon this page with the intention to start sewing or you're simply looking for information, you're in the right place. We have comprised a list of our favorite questions when searching Google for "sewing machines". This is meant to help you educate yourself and others. Maybe you'll even feel the inspiration to unpack that machine sitting in the closet or search out a dealer to help you get started. DISCLAIMER: We are an Authorized Baby Lock Retailer, so all answers are directly from...

Quilt Blocks Reference Chart "This chart is a helpful guide to reference when planning a quilt and you will be using your own design and blocks. The numbers in the chart represent listed averages and include a pillow tuck and long drop on the sides and bottom. If you do not want a pillow tuck on your quilt, subtract ten to twelve inches from the length." - Superior Threads     Twin Size Quilt (Mattress size 39" x 75") Block Size Block Across & Down Total Size No Border 12" 63 (7x9) 84" x 108" 15" 42 (6x7) 90" x...

In this blog post we are going to teach you how to make a baby bathing suit. If you’re not a garment sewer that is ok as the instructions and pattern are super easy! We’ve already gone ahead and printed out our front and back portions of this little bathing suit. We served a 4 thread overlock on the top of the casing. You can see here the top and the arms sides. Now we are going to our straight stitch we’re going to be folding under these arm holes and we’re going to be top stitching them down. So...