Where is your sewing machine? A good tip
10-04-2017, 07:23 AM
#13
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Mine is in the middle of the room. But I have a big Horn cabinet with lots of room behind my machine. Before the Horn cabinet, I had it against the wall. This was because that room was smaller and the room was also used as a guest room.
10-04-2017, 09:44 AM
#14
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I use my machine on my dining room table. It is the only place that is viable. The table is oblong. When I quilt, I put the extra extension piece in, and use pool noodles on the end of the table for support.
10-04-2017, 12:18 PM
#16
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Interesting. Do you cut the pool noodles like pipe insulation or attach them to the table?
10-04-2017, 01:10 PM
#17
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My machines are all next to the wall. However, when I'm going to FMQ, I've started moving my machine to the table perpendicular to the wall. I really like using it there, but I haven't figured out how to set up the electrical so I don't have cords running all over and too many things plugged into one socket. I know. First world problems.
10-04-2017, 01:57 PM
#18
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I have my machine up against a large window. But then again I have a hard time FMQ no matter where I am!
I'm currently FMQ q full size quilt on my 15-91 in a small cabinet. It's tricky keeping the enter thing on the cabinet to prevent drag, but so far it's working. My next quilt I'll be FMQ is a king size so that will be the big test if I need to rearrange my sewing corner.
I'm currently FMQ q full size quilt on my 15-91 in a small cabinet. It's tricky keeping the enter thing on the cabinet to prevent drag, but so far it's working. My next quilt I'll be FMQ is a king size so that will be the big test if I need to rearrange my sewing corner.
10-04-2017, 02:47 PM
#19
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My sewing machine is on the dining room table. I do use a TV tray or card table on the side when I FMQ to help with the weight of the quilt. (Makes an L shape). 
The main reason I sew in the dining room is because I have a large window in front of me.
The main reason I sew in the dining room is because I have a large window in front of me.
10-04-2017, 03:04 PM
#20
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Location: Southeast Georgia, USA
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i can't stand having my sewn patches or tops or quilts piling up behind the machine.
things get all bunched up and in the way.
i have a hard enough time wrestling with what's shoved into the throat during fmq.
the additional bulk would be a pain in my butt.
if i'm chain piecing, the chain can get tangled.
things get all bunched up and in the way.
i have a hard enough time wrestling with what's shoved into the throat during fmq.
the additional bulk would be a pain in my butt.
if i'm chain piecing, the chain can get tangled.
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