Babylock Glide Foot for The Crown Jewel + Tiara #BLQ-GF
Product Summary
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Part Number: BLQ-GF (also referenced as BLQ-GF2 / BLQ-GF3 in some listings)
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Description: A “deep bowl-shaped” presser foot designed to glide smoothly around appliqués, embroidery designs, rick-rack, lace or other dimensional embellishments on quilts or decorative fabric work.
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BLQ-HFK for the interchangeable Baby Lock feet system.
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Retail context: Your web listing shows this foot on sale at ~$43.99 (regular ~$55).
???? Compatibility & Fit Notes
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Guaranteed fit for these machine models (among others):
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Baby Lock “Crown Jewel” BLCJ18 / BLCJ18-2 / BLCJ18-3
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Tiara / Tiara II / Tiara III (BLTR16 / BLTR16-2 / BLTR16-3)
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Coronet (BLCT16)
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Regalia (BLRG20)
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Important note: Because you carry high-end long-arm/quilting lines, verify machine’s shank and foot-interchange system (i.e., conversion kit installed) before recommending.
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When marketing/marketing copy, be explicit: “Requires BLQ-HFK conversion kit” or “Fits machines already converted for interchangeable feet.”
???? Key Features & Benefits (for your marketing)
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Enables smoother handling of complex surfaces: appliqués, lace, trims—useful for clients doing decorative quilting or heavy embellishment work.
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Clear bowl-shape design + radial alignment lines (in some versions) help the user visually monitor needle position and design alignment.
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Helps protect dimensional work from being caught or dragged under a standard flat foot—promotes professional finish and fewer mishaps.
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Excellent upsell/accessory item for high-end long-arm/quilt-studio customer segment: emphasise “finish upgrade” or “enhanced decorative capability”.
???? Service/Installation Notes
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Ensure the machine’s foot-interchange system (conversion kit BLQ-HFK) is correctly installed and functioning. Without this, the Glide Foot will not mount/operate properly.
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When installing: check for free movement around the bowl-shape, ensure the foot doesn’t catch on high-relief embroidery or thick trims.
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For long-arm machines: verify clearance of the foot relative to the quilt surface, and that the feed dogs / frame motion are properly aligned for the thicker foot profile.
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Document into your service records: part number, machine serial, customer installation date. Good for warranty/accessory support.