new quilt room need ideas
11-27-2010, 08:36 AM
#21
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I went to IKEA and got pieces in the Expedit line. One wall is completely open squares for storage - fabric, the sewing machine fits in one, they have containers that fit in the individual holes. Got the desk attachment - large enough for machine and lots of fabric. Took 2 of the four x four shelve units - put them together back to back. Mounted them on a 4x4 square with casters. This elevated the movable island to a counter height unit. On top of this unit I mounted a square of thin plywood on which I applied (with contact cement) a large cutting mat. I have never had a better place to cut - can cut for hours without a backache. Love my new room!
11-27-2010, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Red
Thank you so much for the info. :) The other thing is to carpet or not....What are you thoughts?
Enjoy your new sanctuary!
11-27-2010, 10:40 AM
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Suggest you put the sewing machines in a card table. you can sit down and do binding, piecing etc. My long arm quilter, Vickie has her's done that way and she has lots of room for other things as the tables slide right under her cutting table.
11-27-2010, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by Big Red
Thank you so much for the info. :) The other thing is to carpet or not....What are you thoughts?
11-27-2010, 02:08 PM
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Fantastic size !! :) Congrats!
Solid flooring, much easier cleanup :)
Like the idea of the wheels on the moveable tables, I like an Ironing Board moveable, so can be regular height or shortened for swivel and quick press. Consider sound dampening board for a wall can be covered and used like corkboard, much more reasonable $ too.
Graph out what you have, sizes of machines tables, space between, windows, doors, cabinets, and storage area. So hopefully will only have to position things once. Fill er up and get busy:) Enjoy !!
Solid flooring, much easier cleanup :)
Like the idea of the wheels on the moveable tables, I like an Ironing Board moveable, so can be regular height or shortened for swivel and quick press. Consider sound dampening board for a wall can be covered and used like corkboard, much more reasonable $ too.
Graph out what you have, sizes of machines tables, space between, windows, doors, cabinets, and storage area. So hopefully will only have to position things once. Fill er up and get busy:) Enjoy !!
11-27-2010, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by Big Red
Thank you so much for the info. :) The other thing is to carpet or not....What are you thoughts?
11-27-2010, 03:12 PM
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE INPUT!! The big move is Dec 3rd, I will post some pictures as soon as we get in and get computer hooked up. I am so excited with all of these awesome ideas!! If you are close to North Bend WA you can come play anytime, would love the company :)
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