tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post2576064956542852935..comments2023-06-16T05:59:37.736-08:00Comments on Crazy Shortcut Quilts: Cheap Sewing and Quilting TableMarguerita McManushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03947847070073719585noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post-47263857564146491272013-04-29T18:38:25.866-08:002013-04-29T18:38:25.866-08:00My husband used a wooden door we had in the garage...My husband used a wooden door we had in the garage, which we placed on top of 2 two door metal file cabinets that we had got from a rummage sale after the sale. He gouged out the shape of the cabinets onto the door. Then we set the door on top, it doesn't move. My husband cut a hole in the door, the size of my machine. then he placed it down so I would have my sewing machine flush with the door. He used an old cutting board for that, then he attached four hangers on it. Total cost 0 It takes up the whole one wall of my sewing room, but it also doubles as my cutting table, and ironing table.diane from milwaukee, wisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post-84362593874357721722011-12-28T13:45:00.689-09:002011-12-28T13:45:00.689-09:00Hi Marguerite, I just found your table on Tipnut a...Hi Marguerite, I just found your table on Tipnut and I love it. Since I am trying to declutter and set up a sewing area in my home your idea will really help. Thank you for posting it snd the videos. Have and blessed new year! Didihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485722016758419973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post-61705810074307632022010-11-29T13:11:11.514-09:002010-11-29T13:11:11.514-09:00Thanks for posting this great idea, I am definitel...Thanks for posting this great idea, I am definitely going to have to do that in my sewing roomMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06587466809284386774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post-17319386295642885202010-05-22T08:52:37.877-08:002010-05-22T08:52:37.877-08:00This is such a great idea! I was looking for an in...This is such a great idea! I was looking for an inexpensive sewing desk, and stumbled across your blog. I made a sewing table, following your instructions and love it! Thank you for the great idea and awesome instructions!Michelle Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323055476466610497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post-9919360482776389042009-12-18T10:13:55.202-09:002009-12-18T10:13:55.202-09:00Clever and creative! :)
I'm a beginning quilt...Clever and creative! :)<br />I'm a beginning quilter and was searching the 'net for table ideas - I have 2 tables (for sewing) and one for my card-making. I was wondering how to reorganize my craft room, and how to make a bigger ironing board, AND, how to get my sewing machine level with the table.<br />You answered all those ideas (and more!) with your post. Just AWESOME! Thanks for sharing. <br />Martha in VA.MarthaVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936514662127166756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post-82147963383684623742009-09-06T09:48:24.895-08:002009-09-06T09:48:24.895-08:00Thank you so much for your excellent idea of makin...Thank you so much for your excellent idea of making a quilttable. I copied it. And I'm always working with the large distance from the needle to me. Even when I'm patching. It's wonderful, never want to go without it. I love it. Again: thank you so much!<br /><br />You can see it on my blog: http://ingrid-handwerken.blogspot.com/2009/06/mijn-quilttafel.html (it's in dutch)Ingridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16909838883898367239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post-43560905449920532712009-04-16T09:45:00.000-08:002009-04-16T09:45:00.000-08:00Hi, I've got the longer, more detailed story on bu...Hi, I've got the longer, more detailed story on building the table here - <br />http://www.squidoo.com/sewingtable<br /><br />The vinyl I bought in 2 places: first was a home improvement store where it was sold on the roll as window insulation (expensive!) and second was at Walmart in the fabric department where it is sold a dining room tablecloth covering - in many thicknesses. Buy the thickest you can find :)<br /><br />I have also been told that JoAnn Fabrics sells it on the roll, probably where they keep their Home Decor fabrics and picnic table coverings (plastic with flannel backing). <br /><br />Best of Luck - I totally love my table!! :)Marguerita McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947847070073719585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post-58047345362205137202009-04-16T09:18:00.000-08:002009-04-16T09:18:00.000-08:00I'm having a hard time finding the vinyl. Where d...I'm having a hard time finding the vinyl. Where did you find it? This is a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing it!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post-56980306063850224492009-04-14T20:45:00.000-08:002009-04-14T20:45:00.000-08:00Hi Gwenneth, thank you so much! I am really comi...Hi Gwenneth, thank you so much! I am really coming to value those older machines! Good find for you :)Marguerita McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947847070073719585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post-84143056259867685022009-04-14T20:40:00.000-08:002009-04-14T20:40:00.000-08:00you are a clever lady. I like your "how to" on utu...you are a clever lady. I like your "how to" on utube. I never knew that the sewing table should be 24" high. I'll have to check the height of mine. I was driving by a house last spring. the people were moving and had an old sewing machine and table out front for free. I stopped and the gentleman helped me put the table into my subaru. what a find. It is old, but I love it. I had to place a board over the section where the machine would normally sit to make it flush with the table.(my machine didn't fit) I love your idea, using bigger tables and foam insulation. thanks for sharing.Gwennethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post-37524367272294100162009-03-26T10:40:00.000-08:002009-03-26T10:40:00.000-08:00Wonderful idea for quilt table/desk. Never would ...Wonderful idea for quilt table/desk. Never would have imagined something like this. Thank you for sharing your how to videos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post-74840162541054924122008-06-07T14:07:00.000-08:002008-06-07T14:07:00.000-08:00Hi Mishka! I love your blogs! Good question about...Hi Mishka! I love your blogs! Good question about the static. Where I live it rains a lot, it's a seaside community and we have problems with dampness, and yet there *is* enough static to catch threads and lint on the vinyl.<BR/><BR/>I've never experienced a zap while piecing, sewing or quilting but in drier conditions you might want your chair on an anti-static mat or keep a can of Static Guard handy.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for checking out my table and best of luck with yours!Marguerita McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947847070073719585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post-14664654467343946952008-06-07T13:17:00.000-08:002008-06-07T13:17:00.000-08:00Hi Marguerita,I like this idea. I realize after r...Hi Marguerita,<BR/><BR/>I like this idea. I realize after reading your article, my existing table itself is just too high, and I need something lower. It's from Ikea so I need to see if I can replace the legs to the adjustable variety. <BR/><BR/>I have a question about the vinyl though. Do you find it gets static-y? Static in the winter is quite bad where I am, as the electric heat and concrete walls means I'm forever getting zapped. <BR/><BR/>I'll be in touch via email about the other stuff later. <BR/><BR/>Michele<BR/><A HREF="http://quiltinggallery.com/" REL="nofollow">Quilting Gallery</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post-69435164596759251322008-01-13T18:01:00.000-09:002008-01-13T18:01:00.000-09:00What a clever girl you are M. Why, I'll bet your m...What a clever girl you are M. Why, I'll bet your machine even sounds quieter with all that insulation around it!<BR/> <BR/>The vinyl doesn't slide at all?<BR/><BR/>I'm adding you to my list. Welcome to Blog-land, maybe we can meet some time when you come to Anchorage, or when I head down to Seward. We'll be down there for fishing this summer. Our feezer is officailly out of Halibut, & I had to breat down & buy salmon last week!Deb Hardmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538758042536664177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800472734584790938.post-21358385500515747042008-01-13T06:32:00.000-09:002008-01-13T06:32:00.000-09:00Hi, Welcome to Quilters Home newsgroup. I followe...Hi, Welcome to Quilters Home newsgroup. I followed the link to your blog, and have enjoyed reading it. This desk idea is genius. I can't afford to buy a sewing cabinet, and don't have the space for it either, but this sounds like a wonderful way to get the features of one.Shelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870112367076954109noreply@blogger.com