Denise S

When machine quilting, whether it be FMQ or SITD, do any of you prefer to have more surface area between the front edge of the table and the needle? Sometimes I do, especially with larger quilts. Here is a link to a video to make your own sewing table and reverse the foam for quilting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAS25v3ZTk0

Just wondering if any of you modify your tables to give you more space in front of needle when machine quilting? And if so, how?

AshleyR

I haven't quite figured this one out. I thought I'd like a machine set in, but now I am glad I didn't cut a hole in my table. I like moving my machine around to fit my needs at the time. I'm a fidget-er anyway, and I re-adjust the machine and my chair and the foot pedal all the time! Plus, at times, it's easier to pivot the machine than the quilt.

So, I haven't answered your question at all.... But I am interested in other responses...

Tartan

I found that I can't move my machine too far from the edge of the table. About 6 inches is all that is comfortable for me. I don't don't like having to reach further and I find I hunch over to see what I'm doing. Maybe you'll have better luck than I did.

Denise S

That is a good point. I am not sure what my comfort level would be if I had more quilting space from the needle to the end of my sewing table. It seems like I would want to lower the table so there would be less of areach and less hunching over.