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SusieQOH 04-01-2018 05:01 AM

That looks wonderful !!!

dunster 04-01-2018 09:29 AM

I just rotated my cabinet 90 degrees, moved some other things around, and I think I'm going to like it this way. It's now easier to reach things in my bookcases, and the room seems a little more spacious. I don't have storage containers that fit so nicely under the back of the cabinet, so I'm not using that space as efficiently as you are, but I think this may work out anyway. Thanks for the suggestion!

lawsonmugs 04-01-2018 09:34 AM

I just was thinking to protect the stick down topping you could go to a store like Wal-Mart and buy some clear plastic sheeting. It is crystal clear and comes in wide widths about 5 ft. and different thickness. You can use it for sliding around your quilts. It is very slick. I am going to make my top cover with it.

carolynjo 04-01-2018 02:48 PM

I purchased heavy duty vinyl at WM to use and it worked wonderfully.

Jingle 04-01-2018 02:58 PM

Great ideas here. More heads are better than one.

Charleen DiSante 04-04-2018 06:00 AM


Originally Posted by carolynjo (Post 8032619)
I purchased heavy duty vinyl at WM to use and it worked wonderfully.

Great idea! How did you get it to stick to the table?

DJ 04-04-2018 08:37 AM


Originally Posted by lawsonmugs (Post 8032532)
I just was thinking to protect the stick down topping you could go to a store like Wal-Mart and buy some clear plastic sheeting. It is crystal clear and comes in wide widths about 5 ft. and different thickness. You can use it for sliding around your quilts. It is very slick. I am going to make my top cover with it.

My idea with the vinyl is that it provides the slick surface without adding anything else. So far I've been careful with it, and it's holding up well. I've spent a lot of time in the studio the last couple of days, so it's getting a workout.

DJ 04-04-2018 08:39 AM


Originally Posted by dunster (Post 8032531)
I just rotated my cabinet 90 degrees, moved some other things around, and I think I'm going to like it this way. It's now easier to reach things in my bookcases, and the room seems a little more spacious. I don't have storage containers that fit so nicely under the back of the cabinet, so I'm not using that space as efficiently as you are, but I think this may work out anyway. Thanks for the suggestion!

Glad to hear it's working for you. I got the plastic 2 drawer sets from Target for only $20 each, so $60 investment. Not too much for some great storage. Still, I realize that some people are on a tighter budget.

DJ 04-04-2018 08:42 AM


Originally Posted by jmoore (Post 8032394)
I hope you have great success with your new cabinet and marble-like surface. Your sewing area looks neat and tidy.

I didn't show the other side of the room. LOL It kind of exploded! It's in better shape at the moment, but has some craftermath since I spent a lot of time there yesterday!


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