Started my next quilt: Little Steps Quilt....BUT

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04-16-2012, 05:55 PM

#21

Kim T

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Cutting Table

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Originally Posted by tngal22

I can't cut straight. lol I so need a table because right now I use the floor. I would use my kitchen table but I would have to drag everything downstairs (plus DH tries to keep the little one busy downstairs while I try to sew). I keep begging DH to clean off his desk that he NEVER uses so I can use it. I think I have about worn him down.

Anywho, this is my first non-precut type quilt. I have just done a strip quilt, the jelly roll race quilt and used layer cakes for another quilt. I had to cut each square for this one and lets just say they are not all the right size.

But I know my cousin will enjoy it even if it isn't perfect. I am still learning and I wanted to make something different for her upcoming little one.

Oh and I need a new cutting mat. My Little One bent mine and when I was cutting tonight, I cut right through the mat! Part of it is my fault as I don't have a good storage place for it...it is a big one. My next one I will find a place to hang it and out of her sight.

We took an baby changing table and put a large cutting mat size board on top and covered it with fabric. Then we secured it to the top of the changing table and put the large size cutting mat on top and it is perfect. You dont have to bend over and it is large enough to work. You can always let some material hang off the back if you need to and it dosent pull.

04-16-2012, 06:24 PM

#22

Yosamitesa

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I have a 6' folding table that folds in half. I got it at Target when they mark it down on sale for like $34.

04-17-2012, 10:40 AM

#23

bearisgray

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I frequently put my cutting mat on my ironing board (the ironing board is a "Big Board" - so it is a relatively firm surface) and do my cutting there. It's a lot more comfortable for me than having to bend over.

Forget about even trying to work on the floor!

Under the bed is a good place to store a cutting mat.

04-17-2012, 03:42 PM

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tngal22

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I hate cutting on the floor too but in order to get anything done, I have to stay upstairs so the floor it is until DH cleans off his desk. And I hope I can talk him into cleaning out the drawers too so I can use them for storage of my fabric.