I purchased my baby lock Ballad in April 2023. I haven't had any issues up until a few days ago. My automatic threader isn't threading my needle. I have cleaned out my machine and I have also re-threaded. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
The needle threader on the Ballad can only be used with a size 11 needle or larger. There is a little hook that comes through the eye of the needle to grab the thread and any needle smaller than size 11 will cause the hook to bend out of shape. If your needle threader isn’t working, try changing your needle, making sure it’s the appropriate size. If it still doesn’t work, the little hook is probably bent. You can attempt to reform it yourself with a pair of tweezers, but if that doesn’t work, you’ll need to bring it to a certified baby lock retailer to have it replaced.
Thank you very much for the information. I did recently change my needle, the package I believe did say Universal. I could be wrong. I'll change it when I get home. I will also double check to make sure that the hook is not bent. I really appreciate your help and quick response.@@ThomasSewingCenter
Hi again. I checked my needle and come to find out I inserted in the wrong way.😣 oops! It is now threading. Thank you for your help. @@ThomasSewingCenter
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I purchased my baby lock Ballad in April 2023. I haven't had any issues up until a few days ago. My automatic threader isn't threading my needle. I have cleaned out my machine and I have also re-threaded. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
The needle threader on the Ballad can only be used with a size 11 needle or larger. There is a little hook that comes through the eye of the needle to grab the thread and any needle smaller than size 11 will cause the hook to bend out of shape. If your needle threader isn’t working, try changing your needle, making sure it’s the appropriate size. If it still doesn’t work, the little hook is probably bent. You can attempt to reform it yourself with a pair of tweezers, but if that doesn’t work, you’ll need to bring it to a certified baby lock retailer to have it replaced.
Thank you very much for the information. I did recently change my needle, the package I believe did say Universal. I could be wrong. I'll change it when I get home. I will also double check to make sure that the hook is not bent. I really appreciate your help and quick response.@@ThomasSewingCenter
Hi again. I checked my needle and come to find out I inserted in the wrong way.😣 oops! It is now threading. Thank you for your help. @@ThomasSewingCenter
Does the Ballad have a stitch regulator for free motion quilting?
It does not.
What are the differences between the Ballad and the Chorus?
The Chorus comes with the sensor pen, and large extension table. The Chorus also has the built-in laser guide.
Seems pricey for those few items to go from the Ballad to Chorus. Thank you for the info @@ThomasSewingCenter