MFG SKU: BL220B
Baby Lock Brilliant Sewing Machine
Baby Lock Brilliant Sewing Machine
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Machine Information
190 stitches, and the small things that keep you sewing
The Brilliant is the machine for someone who has outgrown a starter machine. It carries 190 stitches, five alphabets and ten one-step buttonholes, but the features that change your day are quieter than that: a knee lift so both hands stay on the fabric, a thread cutter on a button, a needle that stops in the needle down position, and a walking foot comes standard in the box rather than on a wish list. It is part of Baby Lock's Genuine Collection, built for garments, home decor and quilts without asking you to choose.
Take these with you
Download the Brilliant brochure
Download our beginner machine comparison chart
Angela Huffman, host of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting PBS show and founder/owner of Quilted Joy.
The comparison chart above is the one we wrote ourselves, because the honest answer to "which beginner machine should I buy" depends on what you sew. If you want to talk it through rather than read it, call us at (502) 718-7148 or send us an email. The Quilt Fairies and I will happily point you at the Jubilant instead if the Brilliant is more machine than you need. Or, go one step up and take a look at the Presto.
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The advanced needle threader
Threading a needle shouldn't be challenging and a machine that can thread itself is one of those little blessings in life we love. A few simple motions and the Brilliant threads it for you, every time, without the near-misses. This short video walks through it.
190 stitches you can actually find
Seventy-one utility stitches, 41 decorative, 17 satin, 11 cross stitch, 40 combined utility and 10 one-step buttonhole styles, plus five alphabets for labeling a quilt or monogramming a bag. The full chart is printed inside the flip-up cover, so choosing a stitch is a matter of finding it visually and selecting it simply rather than hunting through a manual. Stitch width goes to 7mm and length to 5mm, both adjustable on screen.
Buttons to make everything easier
Start and stop without the foot pedal, put the needle up or down, cut the thread, and reverse, all from buttons beside the LCD screen. The screen itself is 3 5/16 by 1 3/4 inches, which is big enough to read the stitch number and the width and length together. Variable speed control caps the machine wherever you set it, so a first seam on a slippery fabric runs at your pace rather than the motor's, and the machine tops out at 850 stitches a minute when you want it to move.
The knee lift is the one people underrate
Tap the lever with your knee and the presser foot lifts, so both hands stay where they belong: on the fabric. Anyone who has pivoted at a corner while reaching behind the machine for the lever knows exactly how hard that can be. On patchwork, on applique, on anything that turns, this is the feature that quietly makes your points meet. There are 8 1/8 inches of bed to the right of the needle to give a quilt somewhere to sit while you do it.
Quick-Set bobbin, and fourteen feet in the box
The bobbin drops in and sets itself and no need to bring it up. It takes standard Class 15 bobbins, so replacements are easy to find and we sell them at Quilted Joy. Fourteen presser feet come with the machine, and the two that matter most for quilters are among them: a walking foot for keeping layers together and a free-motion quilting foot, plus a 1/4 inch quilting foot for piecing (love this foot). Retractable feed dogs drop for free-motion work.
Specifications
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Warranty service is handled here in Louisville by our own factory-certified technicians, so your machine does not have to travel to a stranger when it needs attention. If you live outside of Louisville, any Baby Lock dealer in the country will service your machine under warranty. Every machine we sell also comes with owner classes, so you leave knowing how to thread it, how to change a stitch and how to keep it clean.
Additional Information
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Their response time and shipping was so quick! I received my order three days early and I live on the other side of the country.Laura W. · Google review
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No other online quilt shop or local shop compares with the enthusiasm, willingness to help and great resources offered at Quilted Joy.Deborah B. · Oklahoma
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This company is FANTASTIC. Not only does the online shop have fast shipping and exactly what I needed, but there’s so much helpful quilting information.Kathy V. · Google review
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Baby Lock Brilliant Sewing Machine — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Baby Lock Brilliant?
The Brilliant is a computerized sewing and quilting machine in Baby Lock's Genuine Collection. It has 190 built-in stitches including 10 one-step buttonhole styles and 5 alphabets, an advanced needle threader, a detachable knee lift, an automatic thread cutter, push button controls and 14 presser feet in the box.
Is the Brilliant good for quilting?
Yes. It comes with a walking foot, a free-motion quilting foot and a 1/4 inch quilting foot, the feed dogs retract for free-motion work, and there are 8 1/8 inches of sewing bed to the right of the needle. The knee lift matters more than people expect on patchwork, because it keeps both hands on the fabric when you pivot at a corner.
How is the Brilliant different from the Jubilant?
The Jubilant is the smaller, lighter machine at $699 with 80 stitches and 7 feet, built to be carried to a class. The Brilliant has 190 stitches, 14 feet including a walking foot, a knee lift, an automatic thread cutter, a larger screen and a wider bed. If you piece and quilt regularly, the Brilliant is the one that will not need replacing. Download our beginner machine comparison chart on this page, or call us at (502) 718-7148.
What bobbins does the Brilliant take?
Standard Class 15 bobbins, which are easy to find and inexpensive. The bobbin is a Quick-Set drop-in, so there is no threading order to get right and no need to bring the bobbin thread up before you sew.
Can I pay for the Brilliant over time?
You will see a Shop Pay Installments payment estimate on this page. Choose Shop Pay at checkout to split the purchase into payments if you qualify. You can also call the shop at (502) 718-7148 and we will walk you through the options.
Why buy the Brilliant from Quilted Joy?
Quilted Joy is a family owned authorized Baby Lock dealer in Louisville, Kentucky, home of the Quilt Fairies and led by Angela Huffman, host of Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting on PBS. Your machine comes with owner classes, warranty service from our own factory certified technicians, and the Quilt Fairy Godmother Program.
