Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • Cutting space? >
  • Cutting space?

  • Cutting space?

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 07-22-2011, 12:50 PM
      #91  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Apr 2011
    Location: Ohio
    Posts: 952
    Default

    I have three places that work well for me. The kitchen counter is perfect and so is my front loading washer and my dryer. The kitchen counter is self explanatory. The other two are in the basement where I have created my "quilting laboratory". I am short so these have been great and no back aches.
    QuiltingHaven is offline  
    Old 07-22-2011, 01:16 PM
      #92  
    Super Member
     
    caspharm's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2011
    Location: Nevada
    Posts: 6,958
    Default

    YOu can buy bed risers at Bed, Bath & Beyond for $10. You just place the table legs in them. It raises the table about 4".
    caspharm is offline  
    Old 07-22-2011, 01:20 PM
      #93  
    Member
     
    Join Date: Jul 2011
    Posts: 2
    Default

    I have a "big board" to fit on top of my ironing board. Anything would do: cutting board, plywood, etc. The ironing board can be just the right height for you to work while standing up. If you have the space, get an ironing board at a garage sale or thrift store. They are invaluable in giving you extra space to work on.
    Granny Irwin is offline  
    Old 07-22-2011, 01:37 PM
      #94  
    Senior Member
     
    SharBear's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2011
    Location: Rhode Island
    Posts: 460
    Default

    Bed risers - they work great for me.
    SharBear is offline  
    Old 07-22-2011, 02:29 PM
      #95  
    Senior Member
     
    llcathey's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Location: Washington
    Posts: 450
    Default

    like you we live in a RV ,MTH so make do with what you have
    the counter is perfect for my mat and cutting ,I use the clubhouse's when we travel to lay quilts out to tie,sew or cut,
    llcathey is offline  
    Old 07-22-2011, 03:36 PM
      #96  
    Senior Member
     
    newbiequilter's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: No. Calif
    Posts: 527
    Default

    Originally Posted by Pat M
    I am new to quilting and find cutting is quite a chore. The main problem seems to be my cutting space is too low. I am currently using a long folding table - any suggestions? Has anyone raised their table by using the things you can put under your bed to raise it up? Thanks for your ideas.
    You can purchase the risers at Bed, Bath & Beyond or places like that. They are not too expensive. You can also raise the table to a special height for yourself by using PVC pipe - you would need to measure and purchase the correct diameter pipe - and most home improvement (Lowe's, Home Depot, OSH) might even cut it for you. Don't forget to include the addition of an end cap for each leg.

    Sorry I did not read thru the entire thread so this might be duplicate information.
    newbiequilter is offline  
    Old 07-22-2011, 03:54 PM
      #97  
    Junior Member
     
    N.J.linda's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Nov 2006
    Location: New Jersey :)
    Posts: 133
    Default

    I have them under my table legs, and it makes it a lot easier on my back. I used the coupon at bed bath and beyond so they were pretty cheap.
    N.J.linda is offline  
    Old 07-22-2011, 03:57 PM
      #98  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jan 2011
    Location: Minnesota
    Posts: 4,144
    Default

    It's easy to raise a table. Put four soup cans under the legs. Did this for years until the soup cans started to rust.
    Sandra in Minnesota is offline  
    Old 07-22-2011, 04:22 PM
      #99  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Feb 2011
    Location: El Paso, Tx
    Posts: 1,082
    Default

    I use pvc pipe also.
    mzmama is offline  
    Old 07-22-2011, 07:51 PM
      #100  
    Member
     
    Join Date: Jun 2011
    Location: southeast Missouri
    Posts: 85
    Default

    I got a white plastic table which you can put at different heights and then I had extra holes put in the pipes and that way I can go 5 different heights. it is the 48" table but not for sure if the 60 or 72" tables has different heights. It works great. I am short and sometimes the taller tables makes my shoulders hurt.
    buttons is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    Teeler
    Mission: Organization
    39
    12-04-2016 11:38 PM
    Sue Kitten
    Main
    7
    08-13-2014 06:14 PM
    DonnaC
    Mission: Organization
    40
    02-25-2014 04:06 AM
    MissM
    Pictures
    24
    11-15-2011 07:40 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter