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Quilting Machine Comparison Chart

 

JAZZ II-
BLMJZ-2D

ALLEGRO-
BLMAG

PRESTO II-
BLMPR2

LYRIC-
BLMLR

SOPRANO-
BLMSP

BALLAD-
BLBA

ANTHEM-
BLAN

MACHINE
TYPE

Mechanical

Computerized LCD 2.75" x 1.25"

Computerized
LCD 2.4" x 1.3"

Computerized
LCD 3-5/16" X 1-3/4"

Computerized
LCD 3-5/16" X 1-3/4

Computerized 7" Color Touch Screen

Computerized 10.1" Color Touch Screen, Wirelss LAN for Updates

SPACE-RIGHT
OF NEEDLE

12"

12"

8.3"

8.3"

8.3"

11.25"

11.25"

NEEDLE THREADER

Built-in needle
threader

Built-in needle
threader

Built-in needle
threader

Advanced Needle
Threader

Advanced Needle Threader

Never-Miss Needle Threader

Never-Miss Needle Threader, Easy Needle Plate Removal

TENSION

Manual

Manual

Manual

Automatic

Automatic

Automatic

Automatic

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Needle Up/Down Knee Lift

Needle Up/Down, thread Trim, Speed Control, Knee Lift

Needle Up/Down Thread Trim Speed Control

Needle Up/Down, Thread Trim, Speed Control, Knee Lift Presser Foot Needle Exchange Key

Needle Up/Down, Thread Trim, Speed Control, Electronic Knee Lift, Presser Foot Needle Exchange Key

Needle Up/Down, Thread Trim, Speed Control, Electronic Knee Lift, Presser Foot Needle Exchange Key, Screen Lock, Clock on LCD Screen

Needle Up/Down, Thread Trim, Speed Control, Electronic Knee Lift, Presser Foot Needle Exchange Key, Screen Lock, Clock on LCD Screen

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FEATURES

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Auto Fabric Sensor, Pivot, Electronic Feed Dog Drop (Settings)

Auto Fabric Sensor, Pivot, Electronic Feed Dog Drop, Multi-Function Foot Control, Help Menu with Built-In Video, USB, Pattern Explanation & Sewing Guide

Auto Fabric Sensor, Pivot, Electronic Feed Dog Drop, Guideline Marker, Multi-Function Foot Control, Help Menu with Built-In Video, USB, Pattern Explanation & Sewing Guide

QUICK ACCESS BUTTONS

Quick Access Buttons Needle Up/Down, Setting Needle Up/Down

Quick Access Buttons Needle Up/Down, Pattern Repitition, Twin Needle, Speed Control, Mirror Image

Quick Access Buttons Needle Up/Down, Twin Needle, Width/ Speed Control, Pattern Repetition, Needle Start Position (left or center default)

Quick Access Buttons Needle Up/Down,  Pattern Repetition,Twin Needle, Width/Speed Control, Needle Start Position (left or center default) Back to Beginning, Mirror Image

Quick Access Buttons, Needle Up/Down, Pattern Repetition, Width/Speed Control, Needle Start Position (left or center default), Pivot, Back to Beginning, Mirror Image, Presser Foot Needle Exchange Key

Touch Screen Access using Stylus to Program Machine Functionality

Touch Screen Access using Stylus to Program Machine Functionality

MACHINE CUSTOMIZATION

 

Quick Access Buttons, Memory for Combined Stitches

Quick Access Buttons, Memory for Combined Stitches

Settings Page, Width/Speed Control, Left or Center Needle Default, Presser Foot Height and Pressure, Free Motion Height, Quick Access Buttons, Memory for Individual Stitch Setting & Combined Stitches

Settings Page, Width /Speed Control, Left or Center Needle Default, Presser Foot Height and Pressure, Free Motion and Pivot Height, Quick Access Button, Memory for Individual Stitch Setting & Combined Stitches

Settings Page, Width /Speed Control, Left or Center Needle Default, Presser Foot Height and Pressure, Free Motion and Pivot Height, Quilting Menu Default, Left/Right Shift of Needle, Up to 5 Stitch Settings per Stitch & Memory for Combined Stitches

Settings Page: Width Control/  /Speed Control, Left or Center Needle Default, Presser Foot Height and Pressure, Free Motion and Pivot Height, Quilting Menu Default, Left/Right Shift of Needle, Up to 5 Stitch Settings per Stitch & Memory for Combined Stitches

INCLUDED STITCHES

- 28 Built-In Stitches

- 200 Built-in Stitches
- 2 Character Stitch Options

- 100 Built-in Stitches
- 4 Character Stitch Options

- 250 Built-in Stitches
- Lateral Feed Stitches
- Stitch Stepping Large
- 5 Character Stitch Options


- 300 Built-In Stitches
- Lateral Feed Stitches
- Stitch Stepping Large 
- 5 Character Stitch Options

- 771 Built-in Stitches
- 3 Hand Stitch Patterns
-Candle wicking Stitches
- Basting StitchZ
- Stitch Stepping
- Large Lateral Feed Stitches
- 5 Character Stitch Options

- 808 Built-in Stitches
- 3 Hand Stitch Patterns
-Candle wicking Stitches
- Basting Stitch
- Stitch Stepping
- Large Lateral Feed Stitches
- 5 Character Stitch Options      - 20 Tapering Stitches

OPTIONS

 N/A

Automatic Trim, Reinforcement Key

Automatic Tie-Off & Trim, Reinforcement Key

Automatic Tie-Off & Trim, Reinforcement Key

Automatic Tie-Off & Trim, Reinforcement Key, Reinforcement Priority

Automatic Tie-Off & Trim, Reinforcement Key, Reinforcement Priority

Automatic Tie-Off & Trim, Reinforcement Key, Reinforcement Priority

EASE OF ¼" PIECING

Standard J Foot/Right Piecing Stitch, Included 1/4" Piecing Foot, Adjust width control dial

Standard J Foot/Right Piecing Stitch, Included 1/4" Piecing Foot, Straight Stitch Needle Plate with Safety, Adjust width control dial

Standard J Foot/Right Piecing Stitch, Middle Piecing  Stitch, Optional 1/4" Piecing feet, Optional Straight Stitch Needle Plate

Standard J Foot/Right Piecing Stitch, Middle Piecing Stitch, 1/4" Piecing Foot with Guide, Optional 1/4" Piecing Foot without Guide, Optional Straight Stitch Needle Plate

Standard J Foot/Right Piecing Stitch, Middle Piecing Stitch, 1/4" Piecing Foot with Guide, Optional 1/4" Piecing Foot without Guide, Optional Straight Stitch Needle Plate, Pivot

Quilting Menu of Stitches, Standard J Foot/Right Piecing Stitch, Middle Piecing Stitch, 1/4" Piecing Foot with Guide, Optional 1/4" Piecing Foot with & without Guide, Straight Stitch Needle Plate with Safety, Pivot

Guideline Marker, Quilting Menu of Stitches, Standard J Foot/Right Piecing Stitch, Middle Piecing Stitch, 1/4" Piecing Foot with Guide, Optional 1/4" Piecing Foot with & without Guide, Straight Stitch with Safety, Pivot

FREE MOTION FOOT

Hopping Quilting Foot included

Hopping Quilting Foot included

Optional-Hopping Quilting Foot
Free Motion Open Toe (O)

Hopping Quilting foot Included
Optional-Free motion Closed (C)
Open toe (O)
Echo quilting (E)

Free motion Closed (C)
Open toe (O)
Echo quilting (E)
Optional Hopping Quilting foot

Free motion Closed (C)
Open toe (O)
Echo quilting (E)

Stitch Sync™ Stitch Regulation Free motion Closed (C) 
Open toe (O)
Echo quilting (E)

LOWER FEED DOGS

Lever on back of free arm

Lever on back of free arm

Lever on back of free arm

Lever on back of free arm

Electronic Feed Dog Drop (Settings)

Electronic Feed Dog Drop

Electronic Feed Dog Drop

EXTENSION
TABLE

Optional-Clear

Optional-Clear

Optional

Included

Included

Optional

Included

WALKING
FOOT

Optional

Optional

Optional

Included

Included

Compact Digital Dual Feed

Compact Digital Dual Feed

SPOOL STAND
FOR
LARGE SPOOLS

Not Available

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Included

Included

WARRANTY

- 25-Year Limited manufacturer’s warranty
- 10 year parts
- 1 year circuit boards
- 2 year electrical
- 1 year labor

- 25-Year Limited manufacturer’s warranty
- 10 year parts
- 1 year circuit boards
- 2 year electrical
- 1 year labor

- 25-year limited manufacturer’s warranty
- 10-year parts
- 5-year circuit board
- 5-year electrical
- 1-year labor

- 25-year limited manufacturer’s warranty
- 10-year parts
- 5-year circuit board
- 5-year electrical
- 1-year labor

- 25-year limited
-10 years parts
-5 year computer circuit
-5 years electrical
-1 year labor

- 25-year limited
- 10-year parts
-5-year computer circuit
- 5-year electrical
- 1-year labor
- Optional Gold Standard

- 25-year limited
- 10-year parts
-5-year computer circuit - 5-year electrical
- 1-year labor
- Optional Gold Standard