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Originally, I purchased a small plexiglass extension for my sewing machine. I like it a lot for small things, but was frustrated with even a lap size quilt because it kept getting hooked on the font corner.
So, after reading this board and watching the UTube videos about making your own out of insulating panels, I decided I'd try that. Well, I couldn't find anything except 3/4" thick panels (maybe because I'm in FL). I probably could have used several layers, but decided to keep looking. I browsed around at other options such as upholstry foam, floral foam, but they were too pricey. I was poking thru the closet the other day looking for something to "prop up" the front so the quilt wouldn't catch. That got me thinking about boxes. What I ended up with is several of the large, flat priority mail boxes taped together and covered with clear vinyl. It works awesome!!! I still used my plexiglass extension, but surrounded it with the boxes. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and links!!! Not only did I get a great work surface, but it only cost me $5 (for the vinyl, boxes were free). |
its perfect and when you need to ship something in a hurry you're set.
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clever!
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Good idea!!! :D :D :D
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"Free" is a good price!
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What a cool idea. And you used things you had around the house. Great job. I am impressed.
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Inventive!
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Very clever!! The boxes don't bend/dent under the weight of your quilt??
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No, they seem to hold the weight of the quilt pretty well. And if they dent, I'll get new ones! LOL After all, they were free!
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Originally Posted by katier825
No, they seem to hold the weight of the quilt pretty well. And if they dent, I'll get new ones! LOL After all, they were free!
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Originally Posted by sewjoyce
Very clever!! The boxes don't bend/dent under the weight of your quilt??
this is what I am going to try connie in indiana |
Fill the boxes with paper from the shredder for more stability. Oh, How cute would it be to cover the boxes with pretty fabric!
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great idea.
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That is just TOO cool!!! I too, have an extension table, which, like you said is really nice but doesn't do much when you've got a sizable quilt going through your machine. I was rummaging around the other day for something to do the same thing with. I used a couple of ArtBin boxes and a thread box, but of course they weren't uniform in size and kept sliding here and there. I need to go check out the vinyl, too.
Thanks so much!! :thumbup: |
I also tried this and it works.
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Cool Beans! Just don't let the Postal People see this or they will wanna charge us for the boxes along with the shipping!
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