Barbara, If it's any help, I think I ended up getting 6 squares from a WOF. Rita, Don't let the HST get you down. Don't forget you can 'square-up' while they're still a triangle so you only have to cut 2 sides instead of 4. Quilters Cache calls this Carpenter's Wheel. The pattern is for 24" but again, you can make it any size you want. WOW.....I just found this site! Check it out! This calls it a Four Hour Quilt Top! Gives fabric amount..... SharonG/FL Here is a link that might be useful: Carpenter Star

The 2nd carpenter is proposing what the 1st should have accomplished. A plier will more than likely exaserbate the problem.

Christie, that's a great link! The pirate treasure chests and wall clock are so enchanting. Citymom, I think your idea of emphasizing the nautical feel versus going over the top with pirate accessories is key to helping the room's appeal last longer. My youngest son is 6, and I'm doing a subtle nautical look too. He wanted a lamp so badly, like his big brother, and I found a very nice deep red one with a ship's steering wheel on it at a Pottery Barn outlet, very reasonably priced. But, like you, I didn't want to get too carried away with way too many themed accessories. However, with that said, the boys' fishy bathroom is another story - lol. Please post pictures when you're done. Jan

Hi Sara, If the table legs are wooden, you can usually retrofit a number of styles of casters on them. For a pedestal table, I assume the issue would be one of balance - making sure the pedestal is wide and sturdy enough to carry the weight of such a heavy table top. Because of that, you might have to choose between the caesarstone and the wheels..? Or work out some kind of x-legs that flare out from the bottom of the pedestal, perhaps. If you have a local carpenter, check with them to see about the possibilities; you're more likely to get value for your dollar having it custom made (plus getting exactly what you want) than finding something online. If space is crucial, there's always the tabletop that folds down from the wall, as was so popular in the 1920's. They still make that hardware too. Have fun!