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Old 04-28-2014, 08:41 PM
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I have been thinking about getting folding adjustable leg 2' by 4' tables to sew on. When folded they are 2' x 2'.

Do any of you use these?
Are they sturdy enough?

There are a couple of YouTube videos of them, showing how to add foam insulation sheets to make them into quilting tables. I really want try FMQing so this is kinda intriguing to me.

Any and all opinions please
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Old 04-29-2014, 01:35 AM
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Here is the link to the you tube video;


http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g14govA4pIM
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Marguerite MacManus recently presented and taught for my quilt guild and she showed her table. It was nice.

This works and is inexpensive and easily put away if necessary. I would suggest you get 2-3 tables. One for the overflow when chain stitching or quilting and the other for any extra room. As you mention they don't take much room when folded.

I still prefer my cabinet though I do have the 4' x 2' tables to extend my quilting/sewing areas.
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I sometimes put my serger on my cutting table, which is one of these tables- it bounces way too much for me to use it there. I suppose you could do the same thing with the foam, but use a desk or a more sturdy base to stop the table from moving. Part of the enjoyment in sewing and quilting for me is doing it in a nice atmosphere. This setup seems untidy to me, and I think I would be catching my quilt on the hanging vinyl cover and pulling it.
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I still use the sewing desk that I got for a graduation present in 1970. Now a Bernina sits in the well. Just make sure it is the correct height for you. Eleanor Burns had a repeat show last Saturday on my local PBS station that showed how you can take any table and make it into a sewing table with a built in bed for your sewing machine.
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Thank you for your replies. I have several ideas and now just to choose which I think will work best for me.

Thank you all for your opinions.
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I don't recommend using a folding table for sewing...the sewing machine will bounce around when at a higher speed. Plus they can sometimes fall easier than a regular table. Just my opinion...
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I have the white 6 foot plastic table where the legs can fold in, but the top itself is one piece. It is very sturdy, and I am very happy with it. It stays up all the time, as I do not store it.
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I have two of the folding tables but I only use them for cutting fabric. Bed risers make them a good height for that. Too bouncy for a sewing machine.
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Thank you for your opinions on the folding table. I'm going to keep them all in mind while deciding which way to go.

Thanks again!
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