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twinkie 02-11-2015 05:01 AM

Looks good to me.

Linda1 02-11-2015 05:37 AM

I like your setup. I use the thread stands at all my machines including the embroidery machines. It feeds better for me and doesn't get tangled.

elly66 02-11-2015 06:44 AM

Looks great! I have a sewing table I bought from a yard sale, a desk gotten at a second hand shop, and a folding table from Walmart that I combined similar to yours. It did shrink my space some but love the set up.

An expensive sewing station is completely out of the budget due to health issues. When I think about it, I'm not sure I would be any more pleased with an expensive sewing desk and cabinets than I am with what I came up with. For under $100. I have seen the suspended system and wondered about that but for now my station works.

FURBALLS 02-11-2015 08:25 AM


Originally Posted by cathyvv (Post 7085967)
Looks like you're doing very well with what you have!

Did you upholster your chair? I like it!

Thanks, I did redo the chair. Had some old quilted fabric and a thrift store chair. Got tired of looking a black. Hope to get a newer chair soon.

klutzyquilter 02-11-2015 08:53 AM


Originally Posted by notmorecraft (Post 7085526)
... a gal has to do what a gal has to do 😄

:thumbup: that's what quilters do :thumbup:

madamekelly 02-11-2015 09:25 AM

My sewing machine was on an old farm table, but it was always cluttered with my tools and projects, so I found one of those old oak desks that teachers used when I was a kid, and now the clutter has real drawers to live in. I especially love the two slide outs that are either side of me when I sew ( like a breadboard in a kitchen), now I just need to make a small ironing pad to use on one of them. Best $35 I ever spent at Goodwill.

wildyard 02-11-2015 09:37 AM

How wonderful to have room for all that help with supporting your quilt!!! Color me green!!!

Prism99 02-11-2015 10:28 AM


Originally Posted by quiltingcandy (Post 7085780)
Thank you Prism99 for the website. I have been wanting to make one - but this looks to be all inclusive instead of trying to put things together that I am not sure about.

I like how Furballs had to rearrange, I too have tried various ways and now decided to break down and just order it.

To be honest, that is what I have found to be best for me in the long-run -- and often the least expensive too, especially if I count not only gasoline but time. As I have gotten older, TIME has become my most precious commodity!

MargeD 02-11-2015 01:36 PM

That is a great solution, where the quilt is entirely supported while you quilt. Great use of those tables.

lynnie 02-11-2015 02:24 PM

looks great and your kitty loves it. that's the important part.


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