New sewing tables

10 years ago

DH finished my sewing tables and we started rearranging the room this weekend. Here are my new tables. There is a long one against the wall and a smaller one for a cutting table. Next he is going to make a base for my big ironing board.

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toolgranny
10 years ago
Those are gorgeous. Do you rent Tim out?

Linda
K8Orlando
10 years ago
Nice!
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I think there would be as many different preferences as there are quilters on this one! I guess my "dream" table would be one that went around all sides except for the back but that's not possible for me. So I keep my sewing machine at the right end of a banquet table and use the rest for cutting. When I'm sandwiching the quilt I take the machine off and use the whole table, I also have it pulled away from the wall with enough room to sit between the table and the wall and also so that I can move all the way around it while doing the sandwiching part. But I do have a computer desk to the left to hold various tools, cup of coffee, TV remote, etc. and on the other side of the room a drafting/art table that usually holds piles of fabric, batting, etc. The only time-saving thing I don't do is have the iron anyway near me, so it's up and down and a few steps but that probably keeps my a&$ from becoming permanently welded to the chair!
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I love those! Right after attempting my first project using pins, I stole the magnet wand from my son's toybox. I keep it by the machine, and as I pull the pins out of the fabric, I practically "toss" them to my side and on to the magnet. I don't even have to look where I'm tossing. (Though maybe I should look every now and then.) I want to get one of those big magnet pincushions. But they are 12 bucks here. And stealing my son's toy was free. :-) francy
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I've sewn on both a White portable that died last year from the 40's and my grandmother's rotary in mahogany cabinet with no reverse on it that got sold when she had a house sale I didn't know about. I think your machine either needs a good tune up or a new bobbin case (case is relatively inexpensive). You could also have a bit of thread in the case track..try running non-waxed dental floss through it and through the threading path pulling downward from the spool pin. My other thought is are you using a different brand thread than you normally use, and I hope you are not using glazed hand quilting thread in the machine. You should look at other brands and try the machines out like you are doing now. Janome and Kenmore made by Janome are decent machines...I have a Kenmore 19365 I love to sew with. I went from a flatbed to a portable with the same adjustment you face without much of a problem and older like you with wind in place bobbin that took me a while to learn. With any new machine, read the manual from page 1 to find out what's going on. Some manufacturers have manuals you can download to read beforehand to get a better idea of what the machine will do. The nice thing with new machines is the free arm you have available for doing cuffs and small areas with storage in the bed that is on the machine. The new meachines also have an automatic needle threader that's wonderful for "mature eyes" and a plexiglass table surround to give you more area should you need it. I also used the top of the old Kenmore cabinet to sew on until the Kenmore and blonde cabinet went in the dumpster, then it was on the dining room table. You can still keep your well-loved cabinet to sew on and use underneath for storage like I did.
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grammyp
Original Author
10 years ago
He does really good work, just can't rush him. These have been in the making for almost 3 years. Now I really need to finish his quilt ... also 3 years in the making.

Looks like he won't make it to the retreat this year. He was actually upset about not being able to come. He really enjoys it.

beverly
quiltnhen
10 years ago
Wonderful! Nice that he shares his craft with you...bet he has a special quilt too.
LindaB/CA
day2day
10 years ago
He did a wonderful job.

As soon as I read your post and saw the pics, I had the exact same thought as Linda..."Do you rent Tim out?"

TFS.

~Geraldine
msmeow
10 years ago
Beautiful, Beverly! I LOVE the green walls and plaid curtains, too!

Mark made me a set of very similar tables - two for sewing and a third for the computer. My room is small so all are against the walls. He also put up a pegboard and a sturdy shelf over it. Now if we could only figure out better lighting!

Donna
grammyp
Original Author
10 years ago
He is handy to have around I must admit.

The quilt frame is also in it's new home. We will get it leveled today and I will get the storage boxes back under it. The clock will be moved upstairs and a design wall put up behind the frame. Things are coming along.

Sharon, that is my Harley machine picture on the wall.
littlehelen_gw
10 years ago
Very Nice set up!!!
I have a nice large table, but my machine sits on top, it's not nested like this, which is perfect...did Tim design this for you?
V.
teresa_nc7
10 years ago
Great work, Tim! Lucky you, Beverly!

OK, now, if he is not coming to the retreat this year, who is he getting as his substitute to help us carry up our heavy machines and bags of stuff??? And we need our guys to help us hang the quilt show too!

I really will miss Tim if he doesn't come to the retreat....not only is he so much help, but we'll miss him for himself too. Please inform him "we" are not at all pleased - not at all.

Teresa
quiltingfox
10 years ago
I love your sewing and cutting tables - they are awesome!!! You are so lucky to have a hubby that will make these things for you!!! Hope you get a lot of enjoyment from them.

Best to you,
Sandra
nannykins
10 years ago
Beverly, I have a big ironing board which just sits on my regular ironing board. But it has 2 cleats running the length of the board and spaced to fit on the board underneath. It is very sturdy and secure. Maybe that will work for you.
Theresa

This post was edited by nannykins on Tue, Jun 4, 13 at 17:01
petalpatsy
10 years ago
How nice! It looks like a perfect set up, and what a good job he did.
magothyrivergirl
10 years ago
I am sooooo jealous of your new tables and sewing room. Very nice arrangement. Is your frame in the same room?
Tim did a wonderful job making these for you.

I am going to miss Tim at Retreat also! He is definitely our Go-To-Guy --- does he need a break from us????
We need to "hire" a few of those young guys to carry our stuff up and down those stairs -- I'm willing to pay extra! See Tim~it is going to take a few young guys to do what you do! Except they cannot replace your good humor and sweet disposition!
nanajayne
10 years ago
How lucky can one be. A wonderful husband and one who is so very creative. Congratulations to both of you on good choices and a job well done.
grammyp
Original Author
10 years ago
He did not build the frame. He and Jennifer got together a few years ago and conspired to get me the long arm and frame. It is a Hinterberg Voyager and Stretch frame. We have made some modifications, and added storage underneath.

I have a big ironing board that sits on top of a regular board, but he is going to build a base on wheels with storage under so it will be more stable.

We are trying to work things out so he can come to the retreat. He really does enjoy coming and will miss it. But one of us needs to be available to help with the grands unless youngest DD will be able to. Family things go on for ever.

beverly
nanajayne
10 years ago
I have a Hinterberg floor frame for hand quilting, wish it could be turned into a free arm frame as I do most hand quilting in my lap these days and machine quilting is a lot of work.
lola99
10 years ago
your studio looks great!
donna_loomis
10 years ago
That is just awesome! So nice to have a special space for the craft. In case you haven't made up your mind yet, he's a keeper for sure.
kathi_mdgd
10 years ago
havn't been over here for awhile,it's that time of year that all my time is spent out in the gardens.
Bev,love your room,and my thought was the same as others when I saw it"do you rent him out'??

Good to see you ladies again and see that you all are staying busy.
Kathi
grammyp
Original Author
10 years ago
Welcome back Kathi, how are the gardens? Mine have suffered this year, too much cold and rain.

DH has been considering a career change. This working till midnight is for the birds. If he thought he could make a living building tables, he might just go for it. Of course I would lose my sewing room so he could have a shop ....

beverly

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