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  • Iris Rivera Apr 13, 2012 @ 10:47 pm | delete
    I want to thank you for shearing your wonderful idea. I will like to ask you if the boards make a lot of noice when sewing. I find the noice of foam touching each other very annoying, not only that it bothers me a lot, how do you avoid that.
  • Quilter Apr 13, 2012 @ 11:04 pm | delete
    Hi Iris, I have never noticed a lot of noise with mine, but whenever I have something that squeeks, I put a cushion of foam padding under or over it. The stuff that that WalMart sells for lining cupboards and drawers - it works like a charm :)
  • Michael M. Jan 7, 2012 @ 7:23 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing your great ideas - I was able to incorporate into a new quilting and sewing craft area in our home. All for a cost I could afford. You made me look like a hero to my wife but I full admit the ideas were yours. I just started to learn to sew and the new layout saved my back.
  • Quilter Jan 7, 2012 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    Hehehehe - thank you for your story! I won't tell her it was my idea if you don't ;) I am glad that you both found the info useful. 5 years after first figuring this out I still use it and would not change it for anything!
  • PatriciaFaye Jun 15, 2011 @ 3:26 pm | delete
    I made a copy of the plexiglass extension & asked my handyman husband if he could make it to fit my Singer Treadle Machine table. He went a step further & made an extension from a piece of scrap wood that he stained. Then he added the 18 x 24 plexiglass over wooden dowel/legs that were inset into both. He notched the board so it is secure to the table top, but is also removable. He did a great job and I love it. It all cost less than $25 unless you add labor - his was a labor of love. I'm so fortunate he is such a handyman! You can get great ideas on the internet. Thank you for sharing yours.
  • anna May 5, 2011 @ 10:04 am | delete
    what chair do you use
  • Quilter May 5, 2011 @ 10:32 am | delete
    I use an office stye chair, with height adjustment and a pneumatic "bounce" to it - thank you for asking because the chair is just as important as the table!
  • Barbara Feb 14, 2011 @ 6:56 pm | delete
    I am speechless. Your creation is ingenious. You website was mentioned by a member of the Quilted Paradise Newsletter.
  • Quilter Feb 14, 2011 @ 7:04 pm | delete
    Hi Barbara, Thank you so much! I love the folks at the Quilting Board and Konstantin is the *best*! I am glad you like it and I hope it helps you quilt and sew more comfortably :)
  • Weekend Quilter Jan 6, 2011 @ 8:28 pm | delete
    Thank you for the video and instructions. My husband and I got all the materials in a couple of hours Mostly at Lowes and the table at Sam's Club and I had the table ready to go in 15 to 20 minutes for just about $60.00. A table with that capability would go from $150.00 and up, trust me I researched it and had given up until I saw your video. What a God send. My machine ended up being 3 and 1/4 In. so I bought 3 pieces of foam. A 2in a 3/4 in and a 1/2 in. I also had to ancor the foam to my table with blue painters tape which won't stick and comes up easy.
  • Quilter Jan 6, 2011 @ 8:54 pm | delete
    This is just awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your story - I really appreciate it :)
  • Chinajoy Dec 25, 2010 @ 9:38 pm | delete
    I love this. Thanks. I need a sewing/craft table and a drawing table. I may make some adjustments and create a good drawing table too.
  • Utsahan Sep 21, 2010 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    Just what I was looking for. Your lense hit the spot, thank you.
  • Sep 4, 2010 @ 2:21 am | delete
    Thumbs up!
    Great lens... very informative. Thanks for the good read.
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  • dorotheajames Apr 20, 2010 @ 11:12 pm | delete
    Thank you for the video instructions. It really helps to see the process. Great written directions too. Nice Lens.
  • davis66 Apr 20, 2010 @ 11:06 pm | delete
    These are great instructions for constructing a custom sewing table. Thanks for all of the really detailed and useful information. Very helpful lens.
  • Amelia77 Mar 20, 2010 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    I never even considered building a custom sewing table. Thanks for all of the great and detailed information.
  • dollum Mar 13, 2010 @ 10:09 pm | delete
    I am very excited and inspired by your cost-effective-do-it-yourself-custom-made table and can hardly wait to explore all your other posts. But first a burning question: it looks as though the foam easily slides on the table top. What keeps those foam layers secure especially when working the weight of a big of quilt? I'm guessing you position it against the right angles of a wall but still it seems to me there'd be some shifting.
  • Quilter Mar 13, 2010 @ 10:17 pm | delete
    Hi, I think it might be the vinyl that keeps them from slipping but also, the pieces of foam don't have very smooth surfaces. They really don't move at all unless I bump them myself. You could use shelf liner (I love that stuff & use it everywhere) if you really want to be secure. Or some gals glue the two layers of foam - I remember reading that somewhere in some comments. My vinyl drapes over the edges by at least 5-6" and that helps keep them in line too. I have several of these tables set up, some against a wall and some free standing. Thanks so much for your comments and feel free to email me if you want to MMquilts @ gmail.com Marguerita :)
  • WindyMD Mar 9, 2010 @ 11:19 am | delete
    I was on the Threads magazine site and found your link. Never even heard of Squidoo. It's really cool. Thank you for the great idea. It's so easy and inexpensive. I love it and can't wait to try it. I am going to try quilting my own quilts now.
  • WindyMD Mar 9, 2010 @ 11:19 am | delete
    I was on the Threads magazine site and found your link. Never even heard of Squidoo. It's really cool. Thank you for the great idea. It's so easy and inexpensive. I love it and can't wait to try it. I am going to try quilting my own quilts now.
  • Louisec Jan 17, 2010 @ 11:02 am | delete
    I've been quilting for ONE WEEK now. It's something I've always wanted to do, and with the help of a wonderful woman who's been doing it a long time, I've started my first log cabin. I'm only on my second square (lame, I know LOL) but finding it theraputic, addictive and wonderful all at the same time! I saw your table and will try to duplicate it this week. I'm wondering if I should set up another place (table) for the ironing? I always have to leave the room and go to another room to iron, so it would be good to have everything at the same place. Do you recommend another table for the cut/trimming? Just wondering....thanks!
  • Quilter Jan 30, 2010 @ 2:14 pm | delete
    Hi Louise, I use some old kitchen cupboards and counter top in my sewing area, and on the counter top I have space for my cutting mat and for a pressing mat that I made. I love having my cutting and pressing areas right next to my sewing table, it is so convenient :)

    I have a video on YouTube about making the pressing pad if you want to see it.

    Thanks so much and happy quilting, Marguerita
  • Quilter Aug 29, 2009 @ 5:28 pm | in reply to Jo Rice | delete
    Hi Jo, That's wonderful!! You are going to love the feeling of holding your finished quilts!! Thanks for your note & happy quilting, Marguerita :)
  • Jo Rice Aug 15, 2009 @ 6:51 pm | delete
    I spent less than $20 US because I already have a table. I love it and hope to start to finish a box of quilt tops which are waiting for me. Thanks SO much for your videos.
  • Quilter Jul 6, 2009 @ 10:33 pm | in reply to Claudia | delete
    Thank you Claudia! I am so happy to help you finish your quilts!! Yay!!! I just love that!!

    Marguerita
  • Claudia Jul 4, 2009 @ 10:59 am | delete
    I have been worried how can I quilt this very large quilt I just made. Then I saw your suggestion on youtube. My husband went to the building supply and came home with the foam and I cut it. I now am half finished with the quilting on my very large quilt. I haven't struggled with it except for when I change the bobbin. Would be great to have a top loading bobbin. I had to stop quilting and tell you Thank you for being so cleaver and sharing!
  • Quilter Jun 17, 2009 @ 10:26 pm | in reply to Annie | delete
    Thank you Annie! I have two tables set up, and I just bought another (second hand) machine so now when someone visits me we can both quilt together - HEAVEN!!
  • Bev Apr 6, 2009 @ 10:26 am | delete
    this is a great idea!! I want to explore machine quilting without a huge investment. Your idea is cheaper than a plexiglass extension that I saw problems with from the start. And if I determine I'm not a machine quilter I have a table to use for anything, some insulation & a vinyl cover that can be put to some good use somewhere. Thank you for sharing!!
  • Annie Apr 2, 2009 @ 8:31 pm | delete
    Thank you for the great idea!!! My husband and I built one for our daughter and she just loves it. I am still waiting for mine!
  • Quilter Mar 22, 2009 @ 12:40 pm | in reply to Rena Clark | delete
    Hi Rena, I live in Alaska and rigid foam insulation is available here at Lowe's and Home Depot as well as the Alaskan owned building supply stores. Be sure to ask for either "Rigid Foam Insulation" "Foam Board" or "Blue Board" [I have heard it called all three]. Also, I am trying to help a lady in Austin, TX find the board and she's going to try the local masonry contractors because they use it when putting in a cinder block foundation.

    I sure hope this helps!

    Marguerita
  • Rena Clark Feb 23, 2009 @ 7:15 pm | delete
    Your idea is great...but where did you find your foam insulation. I have spent the last two days calling and going to our building supply stores. Can you help me?
  • joan Jan 28, 2009 @ 12:22 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing such a great idea.
  • Gail Jan 6, 2009 @ 2:17 pm | delete
    Looks like an excellent plan...
  • ti Nov 3, 2008 @ 8:19 am | delete
    i really like this article. Keep writing.
  • Elisa Hunsicker Jul 14, 2008 @ 10:20 am | delete
    Pure Genious!! thank you

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Hi, I am a Marguerita McManus, a quilter, mom, grandmother, Alaskan, commercial fisherman, quilt teacher, author, blogger, traveler. My Quilt Book My... more »

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