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Cheap Sewing and Quilting Table or Desk #2

video Cheap Sewing and Quilting Table or Desk #2
This video is how I convert my cheap sewing and quilting table so that I can do the machine quilting on a very large quilt. In my first video I made the best sewing and quilting table that I've ever used with some pretty cheap materials (total cost about $100 with the table) and best of all it stores in a closet easily and sets up fast. Please watch both videos and let me know if I can answer any questions.

There is a detailed materials list at Squidoo.com (www.squidoo.com/sewingtable)

I have more sewing videos at YouTube (www.youtube/user/crazyshortcutquilts)

My blog is at www.marguerita.loosefibers.com

Thank you for watching! :) Marguerita
9 comments
Feb 28, 2012. 3:47 AMkbritton says:
This is really great! I live in a 2 BR condo with my husband and 20-yr-old son, so I had despaired of having a quilting table. But this I might be able to pull off (altho closet space is limited, they don't mind me taking over the dining table.)

I do have a question: you mention when re-installing the vinyl that there's a piece of tape which might need replacing occasionally. I wondered what the tape was for? I don't remember anything about a piece of tape. Thanks again for sharing this fantastic idea. I am a frustrated free-motion quilter, and I am sure adequate support for the quilt will help tremendously!
Feb 28, 2012. 6:18 AMkbritton says:
Thanks, Marguerita - Do you suppose the foam is strong enough to extend much beyond the dimensions of the table? My DR table is lovely and 7 ft long, but only 36 inches wide.
Jul 27, 2009. 1:21 PMorangeblossom1 says:
Oh my gosh Marguerita, You are AMAZING! I found your site today when looking for a way to machine quilt a large quilt. I then found this table video. It is right up my alley to do it cheaper and better than anything you can buy. What a nice lady you are to share your knowledge in such an easy and pleasant manner. Keep those videos coming! Thanks again, Maudie
Jul 13, 2009. 8:13 PMLindasArtQuilts says:
Fantastic! Wish I had seen this video before spending over $100 for an adjustable plastic extension. Your idea offers even more workable space than the commercial extension, can be stored almost anywhere, is light weight and even can feature the children and grandchildren. Thanks for sharing this brilliant project.

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Hi, I am a quilting teacher and book author who lives on a budget. I love writing, sewing, quilting, teaching and playing with my pet rabbits. I have a blog at http://www.crazyshortcuts.com/margueri...
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