Baby Lock Jewel Configuration guide

Jewel
Long Arm Quilting Machine
LBSP-BLJ18
• Throat Space is 18” wide work space right of needle x 8.5” high
o Quilting space on Pinnacle Frame is 15” maximum
o Maximum quilt pantograph size is 12”
• Stitch Control Features for perfectly balanced stitches
o 1/4” Hopping foot holds down the fabric while the needle
completes the stitch
o Needle bar stroke = 35.3mm
o Hopping foot stroke/lift = 5mm
• Stitch Regulator is built-in and regulates the speed according
to your selected stitch length from 4 to 15 stitches per inch
• Manual Stitch Mode allows manual operation of the machine
at a pre-selected needle speed
• Automatic Needle Positioning
o Needle Up/Down
o Full Stitch and Half Stitch – programs the needle to take a
half stitch or full stitch when the needle up/down button is
pressed
• Walking Stitch for tie off stitches at the beginning and end of
quilting
• Maximum sewing speed of 1,500 spm
• Electronic LCD Display Menus show:
o Stitch Regulator and Manual modes
o Multiple LED Lighting options
o Memory settings
o Needle speed, with favorite speed setting
o Stitch counters
o Alarm mode
o Diagnostics
• High speed rotary hook
• Uses 134R system, slight ball point needle
• “M” Class Bobbin - largest bobbins available in quilting
industry; saves you time not having to change the bobbin
as often
• Front and Back Handles for easy control and less fatigue
o Provides control from 2 sides of the machine
o Easy to reach rubber grips for comfort
• Handle Bar Control Buttons at your fi ngertips
o Needle Up/Down
o Start/Stop
• Laser light stylus for ease in following pantographs from front
or back of machine
• Lighting
o Integrated high intensity natural-color LED lights on front
handle bar
o Ability to add up to 10 more clusters for 30 LED lights
• External electric bobbin winder with variable speeds lets you
wind your own bobbins with personally selected thread
• Compatible with standard 1/4” thick rulers and templates
• Quiet / smooth operation
o Solid cast aluminum construction
o Internal DC motor
Additional Information:
• Machine weight - 52 lbs.
• Made in U.S.A. of globally sourced parts
• Warranty: 10 year limited manufacturer’s warranty,
2 years parts, 1 year computer, 1 year electrical,
90 days labor
• Ask your Baby Lock Retailer about machine maintenance
programs
Gold Standard Comprehensive Care Program
Baby Lock offers an optional Gold Standard Support with the
Jewel - our comprehensive care promise that allows you to quilt
with peace of mind for three years. Additionally, Baby Lock
Retailers are dedicated to providing you the best one-on-one
service in the industry.
Included Accessories
The Jewel quilting machine will ship with
• Carriage with encoders for Grace Pinnacle Frame
• Electronic bobbin winder with variable speed
• Laser light and clamp for following pantographs
• Other Accessories
o (5) “M” size metal bobbins
o 2 Packs of needles (size 16 and 18)
o Thread mast and washers
o Oiling kit
o Needle removal wrench
o Allen wrench
o Instruction manual
Optional Accessories
• Jewel Ruler Base - Item # BLJ18-RB
• Jewel Horizontal Spool Pin - Item # BLJ18-HS
• Jewel Cluster Light - Item # BLJ18-L
• Jewel Gold Standard - Item # BLJ18-GS
• Jewel Adapter Plate and Stylus Holder - Item # BLJ18-SA
• Jewel Stylus - Item # BLJ18-ST
• Jewel Channel Lock - Item # BLJ18-CL
• Grace Pinnacle Frame Only - Item # GAQF
• Grace Pinnacle 3’ Foot Adapter - Item # GAQF-ADAPTER
• Grace Pinnacle Frame Shelf - Item # GAQF-S
• Grace Start Right Precision Cloth Leaders - Item # GFCL
• Grace Pattern Perfect - Item # GAQF-PP
• Bobbins - Item # BLJ-BOB
• Needles:
o Size 16 - Item # 134FG-100
o Size 18 - Item # 134FG-110
o Size 20 - Item # 134FG-125
Sample Credits
“Stepping Out” Courtesy of Randy Silvers of Randy’s Quilt
Shop, Greensboro, NC. Pattern from Batik Beauties
“Black and Gold” Courtesy of Steve Musselman of Calico
Country Sew & Vac, Carbondale, IL
Jewel Features and Specifications
o Speed Up
o Speed Down
Long Arm Quilting Machine
8/09
QuiltMotion Software - Item # BLJ18-QM
Take your quilting to the next level with the QuiltMotion
software, designed specifi cally for the Baby Lock Jewel.
Choose, edit or even create quilt motifs on your PC, then
transfer your patterns to the machine and hardware for
automatic quilting with fl awless placement. This is a must-
have creative tool for every quilter!
■ Easily, automatically stitch to the exact dimensions of
your quilt
■ Adapts to block size and shape for error-proof
placement, even inside asymmetrical blocks
■ Use one of 300 patterns built into the program, with
100 exclusive to Baby Lock, including:
- Traditional - Non-traditional
- Geometric - Children’s
- Border patterns
■ Digitize/create your quilt block, pantographs
and borders
- Trace
- Paper pattern digitizing
- Free-hand drawing and recording
- Whole quilt designs
■ Editing functions include
- Mirror - Rotate - Flip
- Scale - Stretch - Copy
- Combine
■ Saves patterns
■ Easy, precise placement method using tools
and wizards
■ Flow-through quilting allows you to connect your
PC to machine to transfer information in real time
■ Easy-to-read LCD which guides you through any
process with help menus on every screen
■ Instructional tutorial DVD for software
■ Powered by QuiltCAD, the most successful stitch pattern
software available
■ Includes
- Software - LCD display on swivel mount
- 15’ USB cable - Housing/carriage plate www.babylock.com
800-422-2952
Optional Accessories
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18” Work Space
As a true long arm machine, the Jewel’s larger workspace allows you
to stitch freely without worrying about limitations.
Back and Front Handles
Effortlessly control the motion of the Jewel from the side of the machine
that you prefer with the comfort gripped handles.
LCD Display
Set and easily read
Stitch Control Features
with the LCD display
on both sides of the
machine. If desired,
set a preferred needle
speed for the Manual
Stitch Mode.
Right and Left Handle Controls
Options are right at your fingertips with push button
controls. Change the stitching speed, start and stop
the Jewel, or place the needle up or down with buttons
directly built into the handles.
Built-In Stitch
Regulator
The Jewel includes a
built-in stitch regulator
that controls the speed
of your stitch with any
selected stitch length.
Large “M” Class Bobbin
Enjoy less bobbin changes with the largest bobbins
available in quilting (up to 40% more than a standard
bobbin). Quilting is also more convenient with the
high-speed rotary hook and a separate electric bobbin
winder with variable speeds.
The Jewel long arm machine from Baby Lock gives you the joy of gorgeous and intricate quilting with the utmost
creativity, precision and confidence. There’s nothing like the feeling of holding a completed quilt in your hands, and
Baby Lock is the first home sewing machine company to bring that feeling directly to your home. With a generous
18” long arm, you can achieve beautiful and professional-quality quilting with ease. Enjoy a wider workspace, a height
of 8.5” and a speed of 1,500 spm to quickly finish quilts of any size from crib to king. And with a built-in stitch regulator
and LCD controls on the front and back handles, you can effortlessly control every aspect of your quilt as you’re creating
a memory that will last a lifetime. Enjoy the satisfaction of adding the final touch with the Jewel.
For the love of sewing.
Introducing the Jewel
Grace Pinnacle Aluminum Frame
By pairing the Jewel with the Grace Pinnacle
Quilting Frame, you can create quilts of any size
– from crib to king. Simply place the Jewel on
the track system, add batting, backing and a top
piece, and you’re ready to quilt! Also available
is an optional 3 foot adaptor allowing the frame
to be adjusted and set at 36”, 60”, 96” and
120” frame sizes. Quilt with incredible precision
and ease, with room to explore all of your ideas.
Jewel Micro Handles - Item #BLJ18-MH
The Jewel Micro Handles are the perfect
accessory for micro-stippling and close-up work.
With fully-integrated, built-in buttons, these new
comfort-grip handles allow you to work with
precision and ease. They are adjustable front to
back, as well as up and down, so you can place
the handles as close to the needle as you wish.
Plus, illuminate all of your detailed stitching with
the additional LED light.
Optional Accessories
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