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    Old 08-29-2014, 08:13 AM
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    I don't know where your bobbin is on your machine, but the clear plastic cover for mine slides forward. Although my machine does fit down into my desk I do have to keep a gap at the back so that I can move the machine back a tad to slide the cover off the bobbin area. The gap has never been a problem so far.
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    Old 08-30-2014, 02:44 AM
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    I've seen an adjustable table which will fit any machine and I would be inclined to go with that one.
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    Old 08-30-2014, 03:40 AM
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    duct tape comes in designer colors.....LOL
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    Old 08-30-2014, 04:33 AM
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    For that kind of money I would find a carpenter and have him build one to fit in exactly the size and height I wanted.
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    Old 08-30-2014, 05:10 AM
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    Could you have Lowe's or HD cut a piece of plexiglass to fit the opening? Just a thought.
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    Old 08-30-2014, 05:15 AM
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    I have the kangaroo Tasmanian table with an insert to fit my diamond. Great to knows I can use styrofoam to fill up the gap if I use one of my other machines. Thanks Jo C for that cleaver hint!!!
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    Old 08-30-2014, 05:56 AM
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    I used a piece of "Super Slider" to span the extra space, so far it works fine. When it gets a bit linty I just wash it off and it sticks tight again.
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    Old 08-30-2014, 07:47 AM
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    I had the same problem. I took a cereal box that was the right width and cut it down so it was flush with the bed of the machine. Works perfectly.
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    Old 08-30-2014, 08:17 AM
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    My machine sits down "in the hole" and there is a gap between my machine and the sewing cabinet in the back.
    i utilize that gap when I FMQ and can poke some of the quilt down in there and it avoids the drag from the weight of the quilt. I find it really helpful!
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    Old 08-30-2014, 08:27 AM
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    I just bought a used Koala cabinet and my Lily fit inside with the insert that came with it but not the Sapphire. So I ordered an insert to fit the sapphire and the cabinet and got it the other day. It's a real plus when it comes to these cabinets and it wasn't $100. About $70 I think. Now I can use either machine in the cabinet.
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