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Old 05-28-2013, 04:54 AM
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I just use my glass topped dining table to cut large pieces of fabrics and to sandwich my quilts.
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Old 05-28-2013, 05:00 AM
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Just was looking at www.sewmanyways.blogspot for her Tuesday idea and she is showing a table her daughter brought home from university. She said she got it at Ikea but doesn't say when. It is probably too light for a sewing table but it looks like she has her cutting mats on it AND it has another fold out leaf. Looks like a super piece that stores small but has a good surface area when open. I am going to look for it myself at Ikea and I hope it is still available!!
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Old 05-29-2013, 02:56 AM
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I purchased the table at JoAnn's with a coupon. I love it....two ends fold down and it is on wheels. Simple to put together. Definitely use a coupon...
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Old 05-29-2013, 03:04 AM
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You can always look at an unfinished furniture shop for a wooden kitchen cart/island--heavy, durable, beautiful. These would be at counter height, which makes cutting much more comfortable than bending over a table.
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Old 05-29-2013, 03:40 AM
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I found a used table on Craigslist - it's not as high as what I use now but I think it'll do. We shall see!
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Old 05-29-2013, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Sarah in Brooklyn View Post
I cut on my dining table which is at the far end of my apartment from where I sew. I'm thinking about redoing the sewing room and getting a table. I need something pretty small and very simple - it doesn't need a lot of storage or anything, just a steady surface. I'd prefer it to be fairly tall - 4 feet? Any ideas. Google is failing me on this one.
This one is a little expensive, but it's not a complicated design. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wood-Wall-Mo...-/281036027356
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Old 05-29-2013, 03:56 AM
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Lol I can't cut on a table I have tried I still use the kitchen floor. I don't know how much longer I can do that. I tore my acl in my right knee n that makes it hard to get down n up.
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Old 05-29-2013, 06:02 AM
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[QUOTE=Sarah in Brooklyn;6088516]I cut on my dining table which is at the far end of my apartment

I use an old "drafting table". It's a tad heavy but I can fold it up when I need to put it away occasionally. It is totally height adjustable, Top is 3' X 2'. I paid a dollar for it at an auction! The top is wood. I lightly sanded it then painted several coats of semi gloss white wall paint. Perfect! It's so sturdy that I can use and work on my vintage sewing machines.
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Old 05-29-2013, 08:07 AM
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Office Depot has a table that is maybe 3 ft by 5ft. It has legs that move to different heights. We use one at retreat & is great. Not too big & can be taken down easily.
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Old 05-29-2013, 09:44 AM
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I have a thick, heavy board that I have had cut to fit my cutting mat. I use it on my ironing board to bring it to the height I need. It works great for me and I have a handle attached to one side and it can stand up in a small area when not it use. I don't have room for any sized table and this works gread.
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