Fmq sewing table help?
#11
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I checked this utube video, great idea. I will get dh to put one together for me. It will work for the next few months. Right now, I sew in the guest room, in a corner. I will be moving the queen bed to the small bedroom, and the full bed into a nook in another room. That is a project for my dd and myself when she has time. (DH hates to move furniture). I have to clear out the nook (book, quilting storage overflow, a mess) I will begin that one day this summer. All great ideas.
My dh made me a flat surface surround for my machine out of styrofoam. Here is a link to the Youtube videos that show how to do this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14govA4pIM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAS25v3ZTk0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0lk7UBQgZY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14govA4pIM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAS25v3ZTk0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0lk7UBQgZY
#12
I have a Koala cabinet which gives me excellent space behind the machine. I just need more space on the left. My table has an area on the left for my serger. That space, plus a wooden TV tray stand beside it, gives me adequate space on the left. If I had a larger sewing room, I'd want more space on the left. Since I no longer quilt king size quilts, the space I have works.
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Well, love all the suggestions about getting the necessary space for fmq. I am so very lucky, I went on craigslist to see what I could find, and there it was!!! A huge Koala quilting cabinet, enormous, everthing I could ever want. And I bought it!!! Another quilter got a newer model, will meet me halfway as it is a couple of hours away. Quilters are the nicest people!!! Here are the pics!!! Now I have to move beds and furniture - but I have a reason to do it now!!
I have been watching a craftsy class on FMQ, and she has a huge Koala sewing table that extends beyond the back of the usual sewing cabinet. She recommends a large surface to support the quilt and prevent "drag or pull" from the weight of the quilt. Do all you FMQ'ers have a large surface for FMQ? I don't have enough room right now, what do you all use for a sewing surface if you are space limited. Thanks.
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I am very fortunate to have a koala sewing table but for years I would fmq with my sewing machine on a plastic folding table with an ironing board behind and a folding table on the side. It worked although there was vibration and occasional drag issues.
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