sewmagic

I'm looking for a flat surface for my sewing machine. I'm not sure if I should get the table top or the foldable table.
The main reason for me to get it is the free motion quilting.
I was told you need to have it for that.
Please give me your opinions on that! Thanks a lot.
Here are the ones I'm considering:
http://sewingmates.com/
AND:
http://www.sewvacdirect.com/arrow-gi...a_7carro_d_611

Sadiemae

Patsy Thompson uses the first one with a Pfaff, and her quilting is absolutely gorgeous. I saw the second one in the LQS and I didn't think it was that sturdy, but it could have just been that particular one.

Quiltforme

I demo'd the Janome on the bottom one it was sturdy and a little shakey at times, but I recommend checking them both out.

Jim's Gem

I like the Dream World Sew Steady table ones. They make a 24 x 24 as well
http://stores.homestead.com/dreamworld/StoreFront.bok

I have the 24 x 24 to fit my Bernina for when I take my machine somewhere. I also had a 18 x 24 one for my older Pfaff machine.

Anne P

What kind of machine do you have? I have a Bernina and have a table made specifically for it. I got it from Dream World: www.DreamWorld-Inc.com.
When you order it, they have you tell them what machine you have and they custom fit the table to your make and model. Mine fits perfectly and I love it!

lynnie k

I have the extention table and I can tell you from experience that table is not what you want to do free motion because it is still high up and your shoulders take a beating the table from sewandvac would be better for comfort it is flush with the machine and it will be easier on the shoulders hope this helps :lol:

lynn

lynnie k

I have the extention table and I can tell you from experience that table is not what you want to do free motion because it is still high up and your shoulders take a beating the table from sewandvac would be better for comfort it is flush with the machine and it will be easier on the shoulders hope this helps :lol:

lynn

Jim's Gem

For the vast majority of my sewing I have a sewing desk that the machine sinks down into. I have a Dream world acrylic insert for it. The machine is at a perfect height.

katier825

I have the Sewing Mates one and it works fine for me. What I do is use a folding table that I lower, put my machine and the Sewing Mates on, then I surround that with empty priority mail boxes (assembled) and cover the whole thing with a sheet of vinyl. Kind of like the home made foam board setups. I couldn't find the right thickness of foam board, so I improvised.

I like the other table, but it sure is small. I'd have to butt that up to another table in order to quilt.

susie-susie-susie

The second table looks kinda small. Have you tried each of them?
Sue