Baby Lock Journey BLJY

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Sold from 2015 to 2019.

Begin your next embroidery voyage with the Baby Lock Journey. Explore unknown territory with 262 embroidery designs. Embroider them all, big and small with embroidery hoops as large as 7" x 12".

Then customize to your liking. It's just one of the benefits of smart Baby Lock IQ Technology. The Baby Lock Journey has numerous on-screen editing options. When it comes time to sew, you'll love the built-in decorative sewing stitch options. For sewing or embroidery, the Journey is a great choice for your next creative adventure.

Features

Color LCD Touch Screen

Color LCD Touch Screen

Clearly see the details of your designs, quickly set the correct stitch, and change your machine settings on the large, color LCD. This screen measures 7” diagonally and displays up to 260,000 colors so you will know what your designs and stitches really look like before you sew.

 Quick-Set, Top-Loading Bobbin

Quick-Set, Top-Loading Bobbin

The top-loading bobbin case lets you focus on your sewing. It's jam-proof. The quick-set bobbin puts the thread right where you need it.

 Enhanced Stadium Lighting

Enhanced Stadium Lighting

Illuminate your fabric with 10 inches around the needle. You'll see every detail of your project. Plus, you won't have to worry about changing bulbs with these long-lasting bright lights.
NeverMiss™ Automatic Needle Threader

NeverMiss™ Automatic Needle Threader

The NeverMiss™ Automatic Needle Thread does exactly what it promises. It's never been this fast or easy - the Journey threads your needle with little more than the push of a button.

 Push Buttons and Large Workspace

Push-Buttons Features

Convenient push-button features give you more freedom to focus on your project. Raise and lower the needle or presser foot, cut threads, reinforce stitches and thread your needle with the push of a button.

 Ergonomic, Hands-free Presser Foot Lift

Ergonomic, Hands-free Presser Foot Lift

Raise the presser foot by simply moving the attachable lever with your knee. This leaves both of your hands free for extra control on detailed stitches.
Larger Throat Space

Larger Throat Space

Comfortably quilt with the Journey's large throat space. 11.25" to the right of the needle leaves room for thick projects and bulky quilts.

 Baby Lock IQ Technology™

Baby Lock IQ Technology™

Baby Lock IQ Technology is what makes Baby Lock machines so smart and efficient. IQ Technology works with the "brain" of your machine to help achieve exactly what you desire.

  
Color LCD Touch Screen

Clearly see the details of your designs, quickly set the correct stitch, and change your machine settings on the large, color LCD. This screen measures 7” diagonally and displays up to 260,000 colors so you will know what your designs and stitches really look like before you sew.

Quick-Set, Top-Loading Bobbin

The top-loading bobbin case lets you focus on your sewing. It's jam-proof. The quick-set bobbin puts the thread right where you need it.

Enhanced Stadium Lighting

Illuminate your fabric with 10 inches around the needle. You'll see every detail of your project. Plus, you won't have to worry about changing bulbs with these long-lasting bright lights.

NeverMiss™ Automatic Needle Threader

The NeverMiss™ Automatic Needle Thread does exactly what it promises. It's never been this fast or easy - the Journey threads your needle with little more than the push of a button.

Push-Buttons Features

Convenient push-button features give you more freedom to focus on your project. Raise and lower the needle or presser foot, cut threads, reinforce stitches and thread your needle with the push of a button.

Ergonomic, Hands-free Presser Foot Lift

Raise the presser foot by simply moving the attachable lever with your knee. This leaves both of your hands free for extra control on detailed stitches.

Larger Throat Space

Comfortably quilt with the Journey's large throat space. 11.25" to the right of the needle leaves room for thick projects and bulky quilts.

Baby Lock IQ Technology™

Baby Lock IQ Technology is what makes Baby Lock machines so smart and efficient. IQ Technology works with the "brain" of your machine to help achieve exactly what you desire.

Technology Features
  • LCD Color Touch Screen
    • Shows 260,000 colors
    • Measures 7" diagonally
    • Clock and Date
  • Enhanced Stadium Lighting for brighter true color LED lighting of 10" around the needle
    • Access designs stored in folders when using USB Type A
  • NeverMiss™ Threading System
  • Automatic thread cutter
  • Quick-Set, Top-Loading bobbin with sensor
  • Quick-Set Independent bobbin winding system with variable speed
  • Automatic sensors
    • Thread tension control makes tension adjustments for accurate stitches
    • Upper and lower thread sensors to alert when threads run out
    • On-screen hoop sensor to recommend size of hoop
  • Embroidery speed up to 1,050 spm
Embroidery Editing Features
  • Combine embroidery designs on screen
  • Character/text array function
  • Character spacing
  • 1°, 10°, and 90° Pattern rotation
  • Design enlargement (up to 20%)
  • Design reduction (up to 10%)
  • Automatic appliqué
  • Automatic basting
  • Mirror imaging
  • Change color selections within designs
  • Color sorting on border designs
  • Monochrome option for embroidery designs
  • Programmable custom thread color selection
Additional Information
  • Language conversion capabilities (13 languages)
  • Warranty (25-year limited, 10-year parts, 5-year computer circuit, 5-year electrical, 1-year labor)
  • Optional Gold Standard Comprehensive Care Program
  • Machine Weight: 33.7 lbs (42.2 with embroidery unit)
  • Machine Height: 13.06"
  • Machine Width: 22.5"
  • Machine Depth: 11.2"
Embroidery Features
  • Built-in embroidery design library
  • 262 Embroidery designs built-in
    • 165 Baby Lock exclusive designs
    • 12 Floral vine alphabet accents and frame patterns
    • 13 Bobbin work designs
  • 140 Frame combinations
  • 19 Font styles including
    • Exclusive script alphabet characters
    • Large floral vine alphabet
  • Embroiders up to 7" x 12" (180mm x 300mm) embroidery field
  • Memory capacity 2MB
  • Reads embroidery designs with a stitch capacity of up to 500,000 stitches per design
  • Color Touch Screen shows:
    • Design placement using drag and drop capabilities
    • Estimated embroidery time display and stitch count
    • Needle advancement (1, 10, 100 or 500 stitch increments)
    • Measurements displayed in inches or metrics
    • Color separation
    • Thread color indicator
    • On-screen hoop size indicator
    • Low bobbin thread indicator
    • 300 color names
  • Embroidery speed up to 1,050 spm
  • 9-point trial check points
  • Starting point key for instant alignment of characters or patterns
  • Alternate bobbin case for pre-wound bobbins
  • Customize embroidery pattern and thumbnail background colors (66 options)
  • Resume feature
  • On-screen grid
  • Cuts jump stitches (with on/off capability)
  • Stitch Count System - .SCS
Sewing Features
  • 573 Built-in stitches including
    • 137 Utility with 14 one-step buttonhole styles
    • 283 Decorative
    • 20 Satin
    • 61 Decorative satin
    • 14 Cross
    • 58 Combinable Utility
  • 5 Built-in alphabets
  • Maximum utility stitch width: 7mm
  • Stitch length 0.0mm - 5.0mm
  • Automatic Fabric Sensor System adjusts presser foot pressure and tension to deliver perfect stitch
  • Advanced Pivoting Feature
  • Ergonomic hands-free presser foot lift with extra high setting 10mm automatic and 13mm manual
  • 11.25" Workspace to the right of the needle
  • LED lights illuminate 10" around the needle
  • Sewing speed up to 1,050
  • Automatic drop feed
Advanced Sewing Features
  • Utility stitch editing capabilities
  • Stores personal stitch settings for each Utility stitch on machine
  • Decorative stitch editing capabilities
    • Back to the Beginning key, returns to the beginning of a decorative stitch pattern
    • Edit and combine Character/ Decorative stitches
    • 24 Memory Pockets for Character/Decorative stitches equaling 1 MG
    • Store additional stitch combinations on your PC using the 2 USB ports
  • Mirror-image capability for stitches
  • Lock key for stitches keeps current settings
  • 57 Variable needle positions
  • Programmable needle up/down
  • Upper and lower thread sensors to alert when threads are broken
  • Lateral and diagonal feeding
  • Fully automatic built-in darning
  • Twin needle settings
Convenience Features
  • Convenient one-touch buttons for
    • Start/Stop
    • Reverse sewing
    • Reinforcement stitch
    • Needle up/down
    • Thread cutter
    • Automatic presser foot lift
    • Auto threading
  • Needle plate with scale in inches and centimeters
  • Additional seam markings on bobbin cover for needle position preference
  • Free arm
  • Two accessory storage compartments
Instructional and Help Resources
  • Built-in Operational Guide
  • Built-in Help Messages
  • Built-in Sewing Application Guide
Included Accessories
  • Touch pen (stylus)
  • USB cable
  • Knee lift
  • 11 Presser feet
    • Buttonhole
    • Overcasting
    • Monogramming
    • Zipper
    • Zigzag
    • Blind stitch
    • Button fitting
    • Straight stitch foot
    • Embroidery Foot
    • 1/4" Quilting foot with a guide
    • Free-motion open toe quilting
  • Alternate bobbin case for use with pre-wound bobbins
  • Specialty bobbin case for bobbin work
  • Cord guide bobbin cover
  • Straight stitch needle plate
  • Soft cover for machine
  • Bobbins
  • Spool cap assortment
  • Seam ripper
  • Twin needle
  • Embroidery bobbin thread
  • Embroidery hoops and grids included
    • 7" x 12" (180mm x 300mm)
    • 5" x 7" (130mm x 180mm)

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