Baby Lock Solaris 2 Top Of The Line Sewing, Embroidery & Quilting Machine

PRECISE EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT

While in embroidery mode, choose from three different projection backgrounds (black, grey, or white) based on fabric choices to see your design. In addition, the needle drop laser is displayed in a point or a "T" pattern for even more precise placement.

PERFECT SEWING PLACEMENT

The Solaris 2 uses a variety of guideline markers and grids for perfect placement. While in sewing mode, switch between three different laser colors (red, green, and white) for better visibility based on fabric choices. Single, double, angle, and grid lines are ideal for piecing precision, stitch adjustment, and aligning starting points and large stitches.

10-5/8" X 16" AND 10-5/8" X 10-5/8" HOOP SIZES

The 10-5/8" x 16" hoop is Baby Lock's largest hoop yet. It makes it possible to stitch out your biggest embroidery designs with fewer re-hoopings. In addition, the 10-5/8" x 10-5/8" hoop size is perfect for quilt blocks.

IQ INTUITION™ MONITORING APP

Keep track of your project's progress with this convenient feature that alerts your phone when the bobbin needs to be changed, if a thread breaks, if a thread needs to be changed, and when stitching is done. (Free smartphone app for download is required).

IQ™ DESIGNER AND IQ INTUITION™ POSITIONING APP

Create your designs and quilt motifs with ease. Draw directly on the screen, scan your favorite artwork, upload an existing file, the Solaris 2 using a USB drive, or wirelessly send designs to your machine from your smartphone using the IQ Intuition Positioning App. Your art will be instantly converted into an embroidery pattern (a free smartphone app for download is required).

AUTSPLIT OF LARGE QUILT BORDERS

Create beautiful quilt borders and sashing with unmatched precision using the 30 patterns and shapes (rectangular or hexagonal) available. Simply enter a few measurements, select a hoop, and the Solaris 2 does the necessary calculations for you. The on-screen instructions guide you every step of the way for quilts measuring up to 118" x 118". You can even repeat or skip sections if necessary.

10.1" CAPACITIVE TOUCHSCREEN

You'll have total control over every aspect of your stitches, embroidery designs, placement, colors, and more on a large touchscreen with slide scrolling menus and pinch-in/out zooming.

ENDPOINT SETTING FOR SEWING

Achieve perfect stitches using the built-in camera and endpoint sewing stickers. Simply place the sticker where you want your stitch to end, activate the endpoint sewing feature, and sew with confidence!

ADD QUILTING TEMBROIDERY PATTERNS

Add stippling, echo quilting, or any of the 42 Decorative Fill patterns from IQ™ Designer around a selected design. For advanced quilting options, use IQ™ Designer to add fills inside your designs.

CAMERA DETECTING BUTTONHOLE FOOT

The Solaris' camera automatically senses pre-set points on the buttonhole foot, providing an accurate, better sew-out. In addition, the two-piece foot secures the fabric, preventing slippage.

13" THE RIGHT OF THE NEEDLE

With an unprecedented 13" on the right of the needle for an impressive 65 square inches of workspace, Solaris 2 gives you plenty of room to comfortably work on larger projects and full-size quilts.

NEEDLE PLATE WITH PUSH BUTTON RELEASE

Switching out plates has never been this easy – simply touch a button. No tools are needed! The needle plate features a variety of new markings for better placement, alignment, and accuracy.

BUILT-IN DESIGNS, BUILT-IN FONTS, DECORATIVE FILLS, UTILITY STITCHES

Make every project uniquely yours with various built-in designs, decorative stitches, decorative fills, and utility stitches.

EMBROIDERY COUCHING

Use the included couching embroidery foot to easily add dimension and texture to your projects with decorative yarns and one of the 40 new designs.

TECHNOLOGY FEATURES

• WXGA IPS TFT LCD Color Touch Screen Technology
• Shows 16,777,216 colors
• Measures 10.1" diagonally (800 x 1280 pixels)
• Displays Clock and Date
• 3x faster-processing speed
• Mpeg-4 movie/video play function
• Video display size 6.2" diagonally
• Exclusive 1GB Memory Storage for video
• IQ VisionaryTM Projector
• Projects your embroidery design in a 3" x 5" (7.6 cm x 12.7 cm) area
• Advance and select stitches from projection using the Dual Function Stylus
• Select background color from projection using Dual Function Stylus
• Set width, length, and left/right shift
• Projection of Guide Beam, Grid, and Needle Beam for precision alignment of stitches
• Main and Sub line Options
• 3 Color Options (Red, White, Green)
• Line length and single-point options
• Horizontal and vertical position options
• 45, 60, and 90 Degree angles
• Grid adjustable up to from 5mm t30mm (3/16" x 1-3/16")
• Four adjustment levels on projection light
• NeedleCam™ Digital Camera for embroidery and sewing positioning with faster scanning.
• Precise Touch Positioning™ using NeedleCam
• Camera detecting buttonhole foot with stabilization plate
• Creates up to 45mm buttonhole
• IQ Designer with paper holding frame for image scanning
• LCD screen size can be enlarged to 1280 x 800 pixels
• Will automatically create an embroidery pattern from a JPEG image
• Drawing area is 3-3/4" x 5-11/16" (96mm x 145mm)
• 90 Preloaded open, closed, and region shapes
• Able to select different line colors and fill colors
• 18 Different stitch patterns: running, bean, satin, outline, chain stitch, blanket, blind hem, candle wicking and 10 decorative stitch outlines
• 45 Different fill patterns: regular fill, no fill, stipple, and 42 decorative pattern fills
• Duplicate, paste, and edit preloaded shapes
• Adjust line, fill and stippling width, length and density properties
• Light fill or regular fill for decorative fill patterns
• Undersewing options
• Undo and Redo options
• Outline stamp shape creation for Trapunto techniques
• 2 scanning modes
• Fine - For illustrations
• Standard - For line drawings
• Enhanced Stadium Lighting for 13" area of brighter true color LED
• lighting on the needle and work area with 5 settings
• 2 (Type A) USB 2.0 drives to connect a mouse, Flash drives, and CD-ROM drives
• SD Card Slot
• Wireless Wi-LAN Function data transfer technology (Requires
• Palette 11 version software and/or free Intuition Positioning App)
• NeverMiss™ Automatic Advanced Threading System
• Digital Dual-Feed System ensures utmost fabric control when feeding layers or difficult fabric types
• Advanced Pivoting Feature and Automatic Fabric Sensor System
• Automatic sensors
• Thread tension control makes tension adjustments for accurate stitches
• Upper and lower thread sensors on/off
• Upper and lower thread sensors to alert when threads run out
• On-screen hoop sensor to recommend size of hoop
• Embroidery and sewing speed up t1,050 spm
• Precise tracking system on embroidery carriage
• Resume mode for Embroidery and IQ Designer
• Programmable shutoff capabilities
• Eco power mode

INSTRUCTION AND HELP RESOURCES

• Built-in Instructions and Reference Manual
• Built-in Operational Guide with up to 40 help topics and 42 built-in videos
• Built-in Sewing Application Guide
• Built-in Help Messages
• Embroidery Stitch Count System – SCS
• Capability to save settings screen images
• Your Solaris will stay current with future upgrades/updates via USB or WLAN connection
• Language conversion capabilities (12 languages)
• Machine Hoop required space clearance 32" from front to back
• Warranty (25 years limited, 10 years parts, 5 years computer circuit, 5 years electrical, 1 year labor)

EMBROIDERY CAPABILITIES

• 865 Embroidery designs built-in including
• 355 Baby Lock exclusives
• 35 Sewlebrity designs
• 15 Buttonhole embroidery designs in 5 sizes (75 total)
• 15 Buttonhole embroidery frame designs
• 244 Large decorative stitch designs
• 30 Quilting Border Patterns in 3 categories
• 40 Couching patterns
• 140 Frame combinations
• 32 font styles including
• Extra-large striped alphabet and characters (100 total)
• Extra-large block alphabet and characters (100 total)
• Exclusive script alphabet and characters (70 total)
• Large floral block alphabet (64 total)
• Large vine alphabet (60 total)
• Greek alphabet (24 total)
• Embroiders up to 10 5/8" x 16" (272mm x 408mm) embroidery field
• 10 5/8" x 16" hoop has new locking mechanism and silicone side grips for slip-free fabric support
• Memory capacity approximately 10MB
• Reads embroidery designs with a stitch capacity of up to 750,000 stitches per design and 127 color changes
• Color Visualizer with favorite color selections
• WXGA IPS TFT Color LCD Touch Screen shows
• Design placement using drag/drop and slide/scroll/pinch capacitive capabilities
• Enhanced Realistic Preview
• Screen brightness with 6 settings
• Design previews can be enlarged 400%
• Needle positioning grid and hoop selections
• Needle position image can be enlarged 200%
• Estimated embroidery time display and stitch count
• Embroidery progress bar
• Stitch simulator
• Needle advancement (1, 10, 100, or 1000 stitch increments)
• Measurements displayed in inches or metrics
• Color separation
• Thread color indicator
• On-screen hoop size indicator
• Low bobbin thread indicator with option to sew reinforcing stitches in embroidery mode
• 300 color names
• Screen saver customization
• Thumbnail images in 3 viewing sizes, defaults at 150%
• 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)
• On-screen grid
• Cuts jump stitches (with on/off capability)
• Embroidery frame clearance setting for easy bobbin changes
• Embroider without removing the foot control
• Compatible with optional W+ Needle Beam Foot and mouse

EMBROIDERY EDITING CAPABILITIES

• Combine embroidery designs on screen
• Character/text array function
• Character spacing
• Multi-line text with justification options
• Character insert and group edit capabilities
• Change fonts on letters or words after the design is set
• 0.1°, 1°, 10°, and 90° pattern rotation
• Enhanced design enlargement (up to 200%) and reduction (down to 60%) capabilities
• Design duplication
• Multiple design selection capabilities
• Automatic appliqué
• Automatic basting
• Add automatic stippling, echo stitching, and decorative fill patterns around embroidery designs
• Set the distance, spacing and frame size
• Mirror imaging
• Change color selections within designs
• Enhanced color sorting to optimize sewing order
• Monochrome option for embroidery designs
• Programmable custom thread color selection
• 14 Major thread brands color palettes built-in

ADVANCED SEWING CAPABILITIES

• 864 Built-in stitches including
• 154 Utility including 15 one-step buttonhole styles and 1 fourstep custom buttonhole
• 527 Decorative
• 79 Decorative satin
• 20 Satin
• 21 Cross
• 63 Combinable Utility stitches
• 3 Hand-look Quilting
• 4 Built-in alphabets
• 30 Quilting stitches offer 57 needle position options
• Stitch length 0.0mm - 5.0mm
• 2 Basting stitch options: Regular 5mm and free-motion
• Maximum Utility stitch width 7mm
• Utility stitch editing capabilities
• 5 Memory settings for each Utility stitch
• Decorative stitch editing capabilities
• Edit and combine Character Decorative stitches
• Character/Decorative stitch memory equaling 1MB
• Satin stitch elongation
• Mirror-image
• Back to the beginning key
• Single and repeat mode
• Length width proportional linking key
• Sew Utility and Decorative stitches while embroidery arm is attached
• Specify endpoint for stitch line with capability to end with a completed pattern
• Automatic drop feed on screen
• Lock key for Utility and Decorative stitches
• Reinforcement priority settings
• Lateral and diagonal feeding
• Variable needle positions
• Fully automatic built-in darning
• Twin needle settings

CONVENIENT SEWING FEATURES

• Larger sewing bed and workspace with 13.1" to the right of the needle
• Frosted surface finish on machine bed
• Convenient one-touch buttons for
• Start/Stop
• Reverse sewing
• Reinforcement key
• Needle up/down
• Thread cutter
• Automatic presser foot lift
• Automatic needle threading
• Sewing speed control doubles as width control
• Quick-Set, Top-Loading bobbin with sensor
• Quick-Set Independent bobbin winding system with
• 5 Adjustable speed settings
• 5 Variable bobbin filling settings
• One finger removable needle plate for easy access cleaning
• Ergonomic 3-position, adjustable knee lift with extra high presser foot lift - 10mm Automatic and 13mm Manual
• Programmable 3-step needle up/down
• Adjustable volume with 5 settings
• Automatic thread cutter (with on/off capability)
• Needle plate with scale in inches and centimeters and additional guideline markings
• Free arm
• Foldable king two-spool thread stand attaches magnetically to machine lid
• Two accessory storage compartments in sewing tray
• Enhanced Accessory Storage Box with 3 interchangeable trays
• Compatible with optional Multi-Function Foot Control

• Dual Stylus and Holder
• Adjustable knee lifter with 3-position handle
• 17 Presser feet
• 1/4" Quilting foot with a guide
• Blind stitch
• Button fitting
• Camera Detecting
• Buttonhole with stabilization plate
• Couching Dual Feed
• Digital Dual-Feed System
• Embroidery foot "W"
• Embroidery couching Y
• Free-motion echo
• Free-motion open toe quilting
• Free-motion quilting
• General purpose zigzag
• Monogramming
• Overcasting
• Straight Stitch
• Zipper
• Easy-lock accessory case for presser foot storage with 3 interchangeable trays
• 2 Thread king spool stand for larger cones
• Straight stitch needle plate
• Bobbin case and cover for embroidery
• Bobbin Covers with and without markings
• Alternate bobbin case for use with pre-wound bobbins