:wink: Cool Idea I found in the Back!!!

Sorry, I am new to quilting. What is a sewing table with a well in it?
ChampionChicka

Artquilter... thanks for finding this.

I like this idea of repositioning for free motion. I think I'll try it.

Chicka....A well in a table means there is an actual cut-out hole that the sewing machine fits into so that the needle foot area is level with the machine. The fabric lies flat since it doesn't have to go up and over the whole base of the machine. Since my shoulder surgeries, I found I needed my machine lowered so I found an old well table at a thrift store. Although my machine fits, I want it removable rather than held on by the attaching hardware so hubby built a shelf under the well hole to put machine at the perfect level. When I'm not sewing, there is a side table that is attached and can be folded over to hide machine in the well and be like a nice piece of furniture. I'll need that when I have to move to the tiny apt and leave my lovely quilting room. Anyway, can you picture it now?
Cathy

I'm not so sure I could get used to quilting in the ditch with the machine in that position, but it looks like a super idea for free motion!

For an easy, NIFTY, and cheap recessed quilt table, check out this video from youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14go...eature=related

That is how I am planning to build mine.

here's my tip - its not mine but i made this and it works like a charm.

i'm doing free motion quilting on a king size quilt with total ease - i never would have been able to do that without this set up.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14govA4pIM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAS25v3ZTk0

This is just like what position the machine is in when you use a quilting table that your machine fits onto. I think this is a great idea. I am glad you brought it up from the rears.

What a great idea. I'll try this.

I'm going to try this too!!! Thanks for bringing it back up! :D