Optional Accessories
Jewel Features and Specifi cations
• Throat Space is 18" wide work space right of needle x 8.5" high
• Stitch Control Features for perfectly balanced stitches
• Stitch Regulator is built-in and regulates the speed according
• Manual Stitch Mode allows manual operation of the machine
QuiltMotion Software - Item # BLJ18-QM
• Automatic Needle Positioning
Take your quilting to the next level with the QuiltMotion
software, designed specifically 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 flawless placement. This is a must-
• Walking Stitch for tie off stitches at the beginning and end of
have creative tool for every quilter!
• Maximum sewing speed of 1,500 spm
■ Easily, automatically stitch to the exact dimensions of
• Electronic LCD Display Menus show:
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
• High speed rotary hook
- Geometric
- Children's
• Uses 134R system, slight ball point needle
- Border patterns
• "M" Class Bobbin - largest bobbins available in quilting
■ Digitize/create your quilt block, pantographs
and borders
• Front and Back Handles for easy control and less fatigue
- Trace
- Paper pattern digitizing
- Free-hand drawing and recording
• Handle Bar Control Buttons at your fingertips
- Whole quilt designs
■ Editing functions include
- Mirror
- Rotate
- Flip
- Scale
- Stretch
- Copy
• Lighting
- Combine
■ Saves patterns
■ Easy, precise placement method using tools
• External electric bobbin winder with variable speeds lets you
and wizards
■ Flow-through quilting allows you to connect your
• Compatible with standard 1/4" thick rulers and templates
PC to machine to transfer information in real time
• Quiet / smooth operation
■ 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
- 15' USB cable
- Housing/carriage plate
Additional Information:
o Quilting space on Pinnacle Frame is 15" maximum
• Machine weight - 52 lbs.
o Maximum quilt pantograph size is 12"
• Made in U.S.A. of globally sourced parts
• Warranty: 10 year limited manufacturer's warranty,
o 1/4" Hopping foot holds down the fabric while the needle
2 years parts, 1 year computer, 1 year electrical,
completes the stitch
90 days labor
o Needle bar stroke = 35.3mm
• Ask your Baby Lock Retailer about machine maintenance
o Hopping foot stroke/lift = 5mm
programs
to your selected stitch length from 4 to 15 stitches per inch
Gold Standard Comprehensive Care Program
Baby Lock offers an optional Gold Standard Support with the
at a pre-selected needle speed
Jewel - our comprehensive care promise that allows you to quilt
with peace of mind for three years. Additionally, Baby Lock
o Needle Up/Down
Retailers are dedicated to providing you the best one-on-one
o Full Stitch and Half Stitch – programs the needle to take a
service in the industry.
half stitch or full stitch when the needle up/down button is
pressed
Included Accessories
The Jewel quilting machine will ship with
quilting
• Carriage with encoders for Grace Pinnacle Frame
• Electronic bobbin winder with variable speed
• Laser light and clamp for following pantographs
o Stitch Regulator and Manual modes
• Other Accessories
o Multiple LED Lighting options
o (5) "M" size metal bobbins
o Memory settings
o 2 Packs of needles (size 16 and 18)
o Needle speed, with favorite speed setting
o Thread mast and washers
o Stitch counters
o Oiling kit
o Alarm mode
o Needle removal wrench
o Diagnostics
o Allen wrench
o Instruction manual
Optional Accessories
industry; saves you time not having to change the bobbin
• Jewel Ruler Base - Item # BLJ18-RB
as often
• Jewel Horizontal Spool Pin - Item # BLJ18-HS
• Jewel Cluster Light - Item # BLJ18-L
o Provides control from 2 sides of the machine
• Jewel Gold Standard - Item # BLJ18-GS
o Easy to reach rubber grips for comfort
• Jewel Adapter Plate and Stylus Holder - Item # BLJ18-SA
• Jewel Stylus - Item # BLJ18-ST
o Needle Up/Down
o Speed Up
• Jewel Channel Lock - Item # BLJ18-CL
o Start/Stop
o Speed Down
• Grace Pinnacle Frame Only - Item # GAQF
• Laser light stylus for ease in following pantographs from front
• Grace Pinnacle 3' Foot Adapter - Item # GAQF-ADAPTER
or back of machine
• Grace Pinnacle Frame Shelf - Item # GAQF-S
• Grace Start Right Precision Cloth Leaders - Item # GFCL
o Integrated high intensity natural-color LED lights on front
• Grace Pattern Perfect - Item # GAQF-PP
handle bar
• Bobbins - Item # BLJ-BOB
o Ability to add up to 10 more clusters for 30 LED lights
• Needles:
o Size 16 - Item # 134FG-100
wind your own bobbins with personally selected thread
o Size 18 - Item # 134FG-110
o Size 20 - Item # 134FG-125
o Solid cast aluminum construction
Sample Credits
o Internal DC motor
"Stepping Out" Courtesy of Randy Silvers of Randy's Quilt
Shop, Greensboro, NC. Pattern from Batik Beauties
800-422-2952
"Black and Gold" Courtesy of Steve Musselman of Calico
Country Sew & Vac, Carbondale, IL
www.babylock.com
LBSP-BLJ18
8/09
Jewel
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