Quilting space set up
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Quilting space set up
Read this post and just know I'm not that handy to arrange this awesome handmade quilting set up.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...le-t52581.html
However, power of suggestion to turn sewing machine sideways to quilt made me realize I can use this versatile table I recently purchased. Adjustable height can be used as a cutting table. Table also tilts so can be used to draw, etc. Table has drop down slot to fit most domestic sewing machines.
Placed my basic Grace Baby Loch sideways and it works perfectly. I'm going to purchase a 2nd table to accommodate working space to the left.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...le-t52581.html
However, power of suggestion to turn sewing machine sideways to quilt made me realize I can use this versatile table I recently purchased. Adjustable height can be used as a cutting table. Table also tilts so can be used to draw, etc. Table has drop down slot to fit most domestic sewing machines.
Placed my basic Grace Baby Loch sideways and it works perfectly. I'm going to purchase a 2nd table to accommodate working space to the left.
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Paula Reed, quilting teacher, featured in Its Sew Easy on PBS TV last Sat. suggests to locate the sewing table against the wall to gain better control and manage the weight of the quilt when quilting on a domestic machine.
Im going to try her suggestion.
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I think the machine is in backward. I would turn the machine around and push the table up to the wall. By doing this, the weight of the quilt is on the big piece of the table and the small part of the table is in front of you. Your back would not be able to stand leaning that far into the machine!!!
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I've added the 2nd table so I have balanced quilting space on both front sides and am able to sway/move away towards the back sideways as I advance.
Ideally I would love a true sit down long arm. Maybe some day.
Last edited by FabQuilter; 11-07-2014 at 09:22 PM.
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I think the machine is in backward. I would turn the machine around and push the table up to the wall. By doing this, the weight of the quilt is on the big piece of the table and the small part of the table is in front of you. Your back would not be able to stand leaning that far into the machine!!!
Ellen
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