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Old 05-25-2011, 05:56 PM
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tellabella
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My table is 60 x 90 inches long..let me tell you that for years I used my boys' ping pong table that measures 60 x 120...the sizw was amazing and I got so used to sewing on a big table I couldn't not have one (I sew drapery panels and Romans so I can't do it without a big surface)...the ping pong table was only 30 inches high...I was getting sore back so decided it was time to go..didn't want to spend lots$$$ for sewing furniture so I got creative...I bought these 2 dining sideboards at a liquidation place for $100 each...liked them but the table surface was not big enough...I have a dear friend and neighbough who had 2 conference tables she got free from her old job...got rid of the heavy legs...and she couldn't bear to throw away the tops..kept one in her basement and gave me the other one...it weighs a TON...60 inches by 90 inches...my sons, who had to go get it and carry up a circular staircase cursed me I am sure a million times...my youngest son, who is a real gem...lol...told me he didn't appreciate having to go pick up our neighbour's "garbage" to bring it over here...can you believe that ..what was he thinking...I just plunked in on top of the 2 servers and it doesn't budge..it isn't fastened down so I just slide it, depending on where I need room...I was even thinking of getting it cut and hinged, so I could drop one side...because it really kills the space in my room, but worth it I guess...I have started to grid it with a sharpie, right on the table, and I love the markings, tooo...
I never buy kits...just yards and yards and bolts and bolts...I have been quilting only a couple of years, and have made less than 10 tops probably..I am discovering that I don't like to follow patterns...
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