You'll be thrilled with the table.

I sent my girlfriend a pic of my table with my sewing machine on the right and pressing board on the left side to show her why I wanted the sewing machine all the way to the right. With the 6" height adjustment it is so comfortable pressing and cutting standing up that I had my husband buy four cinder blocks to elevate my BIG pressing board (I made three a la Sharon Schamber) to the same height as my sewing table. Now I have to make cinder block "cozies".

Okay, you've all talked me into it! I'm new on the board here and only have the Janome sewing table/stand that came with my machine. Not easy to work with even when only sewing on borders. I have been wanting a cutting table but I guess I should invest in the whole shebang instead. Will have to do some looking and thinking. Thank you all for your advice.

Kathy

Steven613 wrote:

Steven,

I have a Koala cabinet and I really do like it. The only problem is that I bought it before I started quilting and I didn't get the one that had the full extension that opened up so you could quilt. I only purchased it for sewing and embroidery, so my extension just opens up right behind the machine (which is to the right) and my DH had to come up with an additional extension that I could clamp on when I'm quilting. That works OK, but it's not as good as it could have been had I purchased the actual 'quilting cabinet'. I purchased mine from Nancy's Notions and was able to get a really good deal because they offer various studio packages. My came with the table, the ergonomic chair and the cutting table that has drawers and flaps that open to expand the table. They delivered it and set it up at no additional cost. There was no shipping charge of state taxes. I don't think they show their 'studio' options on their website, but if you call they will let you know what's available. I did a LOT of research and that was definitely the best pricewise for what I got.

Debbie

Great!

I went with the quiltmate pro iv with the machine to the right! Love it! Also chair came with my deal too......

I just bought the Koala Quiltmate Plus IV with 6" height adjustment - with the machine to the right. My girlfriend then went to look at them at our LQS and like the table with the machine in the middle - Quiltmate Pro IV. My rationale for the table I go was that I wanted a large working space to the left for machine quilting or to cut or iron. The beginnings of a quilt are the small pieces and felt I could better use the space on the left. My girlfriend's rationale was that she wanted extra drawers and the space to right of the machine. She can also use the left side arm table to come up next to her to help with the machine quilting. I'm VERY happy with my table. It's a beautiful piece of furniture AND you can hide ALL sorts of things under the Outback leaf! Another plus is the CHAIR! Very comfortable and can go up and down. I didn't think I needed one but it was included in my deal.

Have you made a decision yet?

I think the ones with the centred sewing machine spaces are meant for you to put your serger on the right.

Whatever you get, you'll LOVE having your machine bed flush with the tabletop.

I have a horn table which I love. I do have a recommendation - for about $10 you can have a piece of 1/4" plate glass cut to fit the opening where the sewing machine goes. That gives you an excellent light box!

I DO NOT HAVE ROOM for any of the cabinets but am planning to buy the portable sewing table. Upir north in the cabin I use the set up on the link it is cheap and temporary....every thing stores in the back storage room before we go back home... works great. I really like using the vynal and can see how it would be helpful in other set up if you have to gerry rig multiple tables to support your quilt.


Cheap sewing set up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAS25v3ZTk0

http://www.seweziusa.com/


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Thanks all. Julie I'll check the website thanks!!!

I don't have a Koala table but I LOVELOVELOVE my new Koala chair.

My Koala cabinet with my sewing machine on the right has served me very well. I wish I had more space in the back, but I believe they have such a model. I have had mine now for about 7 years, and it still looks like new.

I have a really nice Horn of America cabinet,beautiful quality and less pricey than the Horn of Australia.My husband bought it on ebay for me several years ago,not in any kind of bidding war,some businesses have ebay stores.If you'd like I can clean the crap off of it and take a nice picture?Or you can google Horn of America to see what your options are.Let me know. Julie

So glad to see this discussion, as I'm thinking of making a purchase of Koala or something similar in the near future. Thanks for all the insight! Nancy