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11-25-2009, 09:48 AM

#31

Skeat

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The one I picked up is like this one at: http://www.sewingmachinecabinets.com/regalr12.html

believe it or not, they were at our local walmarts a few years ago and I bought mine for about $170 and love it. The open places have stacked clear drawers now:)LOL It would fold down to a taller table to put a lamp on...just showing what other options are out there. If I had the perfect table to cut from, I think I would prob opt for a kitchen counter w/bar area:)Good luck w/the fun of shopping for one! Skeat

11-25-2009, 11:03 AM

#32

omak

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Skeat

I agree about the kitchen counter concept for quilting. Isn't it funny how we get so into a concept that we can't think to move the counter from the kitchen to the quilting room ... although, I have seen a lot of sewing rooms that have utilized them.
One of the things people don't think about is: There are industry measurements for these things. Table heights the same, kitchen cabinets the same height, and bathroom cabinets ... the tables and cabinets may differ in heights, but like items share the same height measurement.
I am thinking though that bathroom cabinets are a different height from kitchen heights ... hmmm ... <g> Maybe I will measure that some time.
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11-25-2009, 08:44 PM

#33

sewmuch

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It looks like the one I have had for years....my dh glued a 36" mat on one of the ends so I have a cutting board too. Works well....

11-25-2009, 10:55 PM

#34

yourstrulyquilts

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I can identify with not having a quilt of my own. I made quilts for everyone but me. Finally, after TEN years, I made one for myself out of batiks. I love it!!

11-26-2009, 06:27 AM

#35

shopaholic97

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I do not have this table but for my cutting table my husband put adjusters on the legs to raise it for my correct height & I am short. They also use these adjusters at the Quilt guild.
Serena

11-26-2009, 06:37 AM

#36

LindaR

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wish I had room, I do alot of cutting on my big ironing board

11-26-2009, 06:45 AM

#37

mamadi1

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I have this one love it

11-26-2009, 07:22 AM

#38

msoop

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I have this table and love it! I am 5'6 1/2"...just right for me and my bad back. I love the fold up to a very narrow width. buy it....good price. I got mine on sale for 79.99 several years ago.

11-26-2009, 07:28 AM

#39

Lorry

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I love it. I have two. Use one as a ironing board. They make ironing board cover for it. It stays up all the time. The other one I use for cutting or laying out designs. Its great because it folds up nicely. :lol:

11-26-2009, 07:35 AM

#40

tarbender30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CRH

I have a similar table (mine just has one leg that swings out from underneath) from Joanns and really like it. It has several delicate parts. On mine the plastic clamp for the metal part when the leaf is extended is screwed into the particle board, and pulls out easily. Also the roller feet have plastic inserted into the metal legs, and one of these snapped off, so it does have its vulnerable parts. I have seen similar tables that have storage shelves underneath the middle part, that look more sturdy.

Having said that, the convenience of such a large surface is well worth the price, especially the sale price you quoted, and the fold up feature for storage is great.

I'm 5ft 5 in and the height is perfect for me.

I love mine.

I have the same table and I love mine and use it all the time. You just can't put very heavy things on the parts that swing out. I think it's worth the price. I am 5 7 and have no problems with cutting on it all day.
Hope this helps. And I paid more for mine. If you don't like it, you can always sell it. I don't think you will find another one like this for that price.