Baby Lock Alliance vs Baby Lock Flourish II
Their fields cover about the same area but differ in shape: 8 × 8 in on the Alliance against 6 × 10 in on the Flourish II.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Alliance if you want a wider field (8 × 8 in vs 6 × 10 in); or if you want to embroider finished caps with a cap frame; or if you do a lot of lettering (25 built-in fonts vs 13).
Choose the Flourish II if you want a longer field for borders and long designs (6 × 10 in vs 8 × 8 in); or if you want more built-in designs (181 vs 125).
Alliance vs Flourish II: specs side by side
| Spec | Baby Lock Alliance | Baby Lock Flourish II |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Embroidery only | Embroidery only |
| Embroidery field | 8 × 8 in (200 × 200 mm) | 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) |
| Hoops included | 8 × 8 in (200 × 200 mm); 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm); 2 × 2 in (50 × 50 mm); 1.6 × 2.8 in (41 × 70 mm); 1.3 × 3 in (33 × 75 mm); 1.5 × 1.7 in (38 × 44 mm) | 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm); 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) |
| File formats | .PES, .PHC, .PEC, .DST | .PES, .PHC, .DST |
| Design transfer | USB stick or USB cable to a computer | USB stick |
| Built-in designs | 125 | 181 |
| Lettering fonts | 25 | 13 |
| Sewing stitches | Does not sew | Does not sew |
| Cap frame | Yes | No |
| Screen | touch | touch |
| Released | — | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Typical price | — | — |
Bold marks the higher number where more is better. Prices are typical new ranges, not live prices.
Embroidery field: Alliance vs Flourish II
The field is the biggest design each machine can stitch in one hooping. Bigger designs have to be split into parts. Check a design size.
Alliance
A home embroiderer or small craft seller who wants a dedicated single-needle machine with an 8 × 8 in field, small hoops for finished items and an optional cap frame. Skip it if you need Wi-Fi, a bigger field, or a machine Baby Lock still sells new.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
Baby Lock machines are mainly sold through local dealers, which often include classes and service.
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Flourish II
A home embroiderer who wants a large single-needle field and is happy loading designs from a USB flash drive. Skip it if you want Wi-Fi, hats, a machine that also sews, or a model that Baby Lock still sells as current.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
Baby Lock machines are mainly sold through local dealers, which often include classes and service.
We may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. It never changes what we write. Disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Baby Lock Alliance and the Flourish II?
Their fields cover about the same area but differ in shape: 8 × 8 in on the Alliance against 6 × 10 in on the Flourish II.
Is the Flourish II better than the Alliance?
It depends on what you need. Pick the Flourish II if you want a longer field for borders and long designs (6 × 10 in vs 8 × 8 in); pick the Alliance if you want a wider field (8 × 8 in vs 6 × 10 in).
Do the Alliance and Flourish II have the same hoop size?
No. The Alliance stitches up to 8 × 8 in and the Flourish II up to 6 × 10 in in one hooping.
Can the Alliance and Flourish II use the same design files?
Yes, both read .PES and .PHC and .DST files.
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