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01-15-2010, 01:33 PM

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watterstide

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excellent idea! the boxes are perfect! Thanks for sharing!

01-15-2010, 02:19 PM

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Oklahoma Suzie

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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

Do you use a sewing extension table? I think that's what it is called. A clear plastic table that sets around your machine to give it a larger level work area. Are they helpful? What brand? What do I look for? Online they seem to cost around $100 and I want to know it's worth it before I spend that much.

It seems to me it would make the actual quilting part easier. My poor little machine has a hard time if any weight is pulling at it.

My husband is making me one, cause my machine has a hard time too.

01-15-2010, 08:46 PM

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Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

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Originally Posted by watterstide

i went and got got the plexiglass from home depot..made a paper template on the machine,where the insert goes, and DH cut the piece out. total cost? under $20.00 bucks. 250 gauge(1/2 inch thick) 18 x 24. i got the legs from home depot also..they screwed in, and are adjustable..i can take a picture if you would like.

I didn't realize plexiglass was so cheap! For some reason, I thought it was really expensive. Please post a picture if you get a chance. My husband is very handy and has all the tools to make one.

01-16-2010, 05:47 AM

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chamby

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I like the table ideas. I especially like the wooden one. I think it looks much nicer.

01-16-2010, 06:05 AM

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watterstide

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Lisa, I lied..I got it at Lowes! lol! $16.99 I bought an extra one, for my friend but she never picked it up.

here are the pictures of it..
http://picasaweb.google.com/strut526...eat=directlink

01-16-2010, 06:22 AM

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Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

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Thanks!!!

01-16-2010, 06:42 AM

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CaroleLee

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I looked at the video on U-Tube, How to make a cheap sewing table. I made one out of styrofoam and covered it with a heavy plastic from Jo-Ann's. It works wonderful.

01-16-2010, 06:48 AM

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travlr99

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www.allbrands.com offers acrylic table extensions starting at 49.99 depending on the size of table you want. Just pick the brand of machine. They are shaped for the design of the machine. I have had two (broke first one) and love it! Can "hide" things under, extra storage for easily lost tools. Watterstide -- Would love to see a picture of the homemade version!! How do the legs go on?