Originally Posted by
booklady1952
Humbird, your husband deserves an A+++++++++. Anyone could do this, even with an antique table and not destroy its value. Give him a great big hug if you haven't done so already.
I want to do FMQ and am considering a new machine. The one I'm looking at won't fit in my existing cabinet. My local sewing machine dealer wants $600-800 for a table to fit the machine. This idea would let me use my lovely antique walnut dining table. If I put the "new" leaf for the machine at the right end of the table, there could be 4 to 6 ft. of space to the left of the machine, ideal for FMQ.
Thanks for the marvelous idea!
I hope the "new leaf" works as well for you as it has for me. My hubby used ply wood, (5/8 in? thicker than 1/2 anyway) and of course finished the edges, and several layers of varnish for the top so it is very smooth, and slick. Fabric glides on it very well. And yes, he go a hug!!