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Forum: Mission: Organization
05-13-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,985
Posted By AshleyR

I've decided to just live with it. I've rigged...

I've decided to just live with it. I've rigged up an extension table-kind of thing so I can quilt. The side desk is too close to the other desk to put the sewing machine there and sit under the...
Forum: Mission: Organization
05-12-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,985
Posted By AshleyR

Well, crud. without getting into too much...

Well, crud. without getting into too much details... it doesn't work. Back to the drawing board!
Forum: Mission: Organization
05-12-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,985
Posted By AshleyR

Ok. My husband didn't want to cut into the desk....

Ok. My husband didn't want to cut into the desk. I found a sewing table for $5 so we brought it home. I removed the screws from the hinges that holds that table top. I didn't want a hole in the...
Forum: Mission: Organization
05-08-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,985
Posted By AshleyR

Hmmm.. maybe I could find or make a small table...

Hmmm.. maybe I could find or make a small table (or shelf....) that is in the front and then just build up around the machine to make it flush with the desk top. I can see this as a total...
Forum: Mission: Organization
05-08-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,985
Posted By AshleyR

Can you post a picture? I just can't figure out...

Can you post a picture? I just can't figure out how to mount something to hold the machine in place lower
Forum: Mission: Organization
05-08-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,985
Posted By AshleyR

Cleaning out the drawer would work, but I'm not...

Cleaning out the drawer would work, but I'm not sure it's a good long-term plan. I think the weight would eventually bend the tracks it's on.
The desk doesn't have "legs", they are like walls. ...
Forum: Mission: Organization
05-08-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,985
Posted By AshleyR

It's a good, sturdy piece of furniture! I got it...

It's a good, sturdy piece of furniture! I got it just so I could quilt on it, so I knew some modifications were going to have to be made! I just don't know the best way to make them! And it's all...
Forum: Mission: Organization
05-08-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,985
Posted By AshleyR

Yes, there is the long, drawer that pulls out...

Yes, there is the long, drawer that pulls out into your lap. I'll miss it when I modify, because it holds all kinds of goodies! My bobbin is in the front of the machine, which just adds to the fun...
Forum: Mission: Organization
05-08-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,985
Posted By AshleyR

No, the one in the middle. The big one just...

No, the one in the middle. The big one just under the lamps. It's a terrible picture, I know. I tried to add another picture, but it's too big.
I do raise my chair up as high as I comfortably...
Forum: Mission: Organization
05-08-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,985
Posted By AshleyR

Tips to make old desk into quilting table

I have a lovely older wooden desk. The only problem that I have with it is that the top is too tall. Especially when I have a sewing machine on it. That adds what? 4inches? I've been reading how...
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