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11-05-2010, 05:13 AM

#31

featherweight

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Quote:

Originally Posted by seleyrn

I wanted a table for my Viking machine to make machine quilting a bit less cumbersome, but the cost of the table through Viking was $200. Then at a quilt guild meeting I saw a home made table, this was made of MDF and painted. I enlisted the help of my hubby, and we purchased a piece of plexi glass, and 5 short table legs. Now I have a large table that fits my machine for under $30.00. It it's a bit rough around the edge that fits against the machine, but it serves the purpose. We quilters are quite resourceful aren't we.

I would get me a roll of that tape the guys use for furnace vents and put it on the rough edges, if the edge is thick enough to use it like that.

11-05-2010, 05:14 AM

#32

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Originally Posted by quilt3311

Thanks for sharing that idea. I have used the oven sheet as a press cloth when doing fusible applique. Found mine at Menards for about $5.

Thanks for that little tip. I will have to have another one now!!! By the way, they had one that was $9.99 that was a little thinner. I think I'll get this one for the applique mat... Then I can use another 20% off coupon. They will even take the outdated coupons at ours.

11-05-2010, 06:05 AM

#33

Roberta

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What a great idea. Our local Christmas Tree Shop sells these for under $10. I have one in my oven but will pick another up next time I'm down there.

11-05-2010, 06:06 AM

#34

Marilyn1

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What a wonderful idea. You are the best.

11-05-2010, 06:23 AM

#35

dphelps

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Seleym - You can sand down those rough edges on your table by just using a hand (palm)sander.Featherweight, what a great idea. Thanks

11-05-2010, 06:26 AM

#36

mhansen6

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I ordered the Supreme Slider two days ago. I wish I had waited. This sound so much better. I may go out and buy this anyway.

11-05-2010, 06:41 AM

#37

IBQUILTIN

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Quilters are a special bunch of frugal gals and guys. Now you can use the leftover cash for stash. great tip Thanxx

11-05-2010, 06:46 AM

#38

patdesign

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Location: So. Fla now, Va orig

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

The Slider is super slick. I haven't found anything that slicky to use for a substitute that didn't cost the same or more.

Same here. I think the size and slide potential of the supreme slider are excellent, and the under side is tacky enough that it doesn't need any thing else to hold it in place if your machine bed is clean. Glad you found something that works for you tho,. :)