Several have asked me how we made my sewing table... We used Margarita McManus' tutorial for it, and I LOVE it... She has several tutes on getting things set up correctly for better sewing and quilting, and I thought I should post a link for them....

http://www.squidoo.com/sewingtable

This is what I am doing too! On vacation so have to wait until we return to finish it up but I'm really excited about this setup. I am using an antique table with the leaves that come up from the sides, very heavy and very sturdy, and the machine I'm using is a Brother 1500. I'm anxious to get it done and up and running!

I think you will be really happy with your new setup... It's just so nice having the table surface and machine all nice and even...

Show us your finished product when you get it done....

i used her ideas for my sewing table & it has worked out
very well.

Thanks BrendaY,

I love this, and I am definately going to make this table.

The link didn't work when I tried it just now.

Never mind, it just worked!

Thanks!

i've made one & like it

I made one like this last year. I "remodeled" it this year and covered it with white oilcloth instead of draping it with the clear vinyl as Marguerita does. I just took each section (mine is in three pieces so it fits my table and machine and allows for bobbin access) and wrapped it as if it were a gift package and taped it securely on the bottom with duct tape. Looks nice and the oilcloth is really slick for FMQ.

Don't know if that makes sense...let me know if anyone wants to see a photo.

Anita

I'm so glad to see so many people starting to use Margarita's sewing table setup... Isn't it just great!

Anita, of course we would love to see photos of your table! Please!

Okay...I'll take some in the a.m. and get them posted.

Anita

What a great tutorial!

that was my question, what about machines that don't have drop in bobbins. You just make those pieces on that end removeable?

Yep... you just customize it for your machine!

That is very helpful. I need a quilting table. It will make quilting much easier and look better.

These are great videos with so much useful information. Thanks for sharing. I am redoing my sewing room and will have to watch all of her videos for some great advice.

I saw all her videos. This is very cool.
I love the way she teaches you to fix your sewing table.