Read this post and just know I'm not that handy to arrange this awesome handmade quilting set up.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...le-t52581.html

However, power of suggestion to turn sewing machine sideways to quilt made me realize I can use this versatile table I recently purchased. Adjustable height can be used as a cutting table. Table also tilts so can be used to draw, etc. Table has drop down slot to fit most domestic sewing machines.

Placed my basic Grace Baby Loch sideways and it works perfectly. I'm going to purchase a 2nd table to accommodate working space to the left.

where did you get the table? I have been looking for something like that.

Love it! Wish I could turn my table.

Purchased the "Quilt & Sew Add-a-table" from Hancock Fabrics on sale. Have seen it sold elsewhere. Purchasing a 2nd one tomorrow to add space on the left side of my set up. Made room for it today. Love my sewing room the most when I tidy up.LOL

Paula Reed, quilting teacher, featured in Its Sew Easy on PBS TV last Sat. suggests to locate the sewing table against the wall to gain better control and manage the weight of the quilt when quilting on a domestic machine.
Im going to try her suggestion.

This is a nifty idea. Thank you for posting

I think the machine is in backward. I would turn the machine around and push the table up to the wall. By doing this, the weight of the quilt is on the big piece of the table and the small part of the table is in front of you. Your back would not be able to stand leaning that far into the machine!!!

Ellen

I see what you are doing.... essentially looking at the machine like a long arm setup right? Keep us posted on how it works for you!

Correct. It is working well for me w FMQ feathers on my twin size quilt in that I accomplish more quilting-do not have to stop as often.

I've added the 2nd table so I have balanced quilting space on both front sides and am able to sway/move away towards the back sideways as I advance.

Ideally I would love a true sit down long arm. Maybe some day.

Yes I purposely set it up backward to use it like a long arm machine gaining more circular fmq space sideways. Ideal for me to better manage working on larger quilts.