tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post3043595441431383948..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: I LOVE IKEA!Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-20488793563324595922013-09-22T07:36:21.432-04:002013-09-22T07:36:21.432-04:00Hi Lorig - Yes, I think the table itself is strong...Hi Lorig - Yes, I think the table itself is strong enough to sew on, but I would encourage you to look into a small Gidget 2 instead. Having the machine dropped down into a flatbed so the machine is on the same level surface with the table top will make such a huge difference for your sewing and quilting ability. If you're bothering to set up a machine for full time use so you can sit and sew anytime, definitely invest in a drop down table!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-77027004165481743182013-09-21T13:36:33.225-04:002013-09-21T13:36:33.225-04:00Leah, I'm considering getting the ikea table a...Leah, I'm considering getting the ikea table and adjustable legs to make a table for my sewing room that is large enough to be able to keep out more than one sewing machine ready for sewing at time. Looking at the 59" and adjustable legs, it appears that would work very well. My only question.....is the table stable enough to sew on? <br /><br />Does the 59" table just need 4 legs? Or is there a way to add another set in the center for stability?<br />Thanks!Lorighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03567395399618556560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-2690220460998504992012-03-09T10:30:50.365-05:002012-03-09T10:30:50.365-05:00you tell me...! I know IKEA items by *name*... and...you tell me...! I know IKEA items by *name*... and size too...<br />My friends always tease me about my addiction and, like you, my addiction is going to stay the way it is, thank you.<br />I live 1hr away from the nearest Ikea shop, which I visit regularly once a month. My sewing room is almost 100% Ikea, and my house is like 30%... I think I'll make it a regular post or something... like "Ikea@home Friday", should be fun!GIOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06279030446251210407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-64790818364847158622012-03-07T12:13:33.103-05:002012-03-07T12:13:33.103-05:00Wish we had an IKEA on Oahu! I have just started q...Wish we had an IKEA on Oahu! I have just started quilting. Your site has been very helpful to me in learning what I will need for a workspace setup. I have an old IKEA dining table that I'm currently using for jewelry making. I think I will re-purpose it for quilting now.Jozeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077723560207036910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-48931647264756810442012-03-02T14:37:58.500-05:002012-03-02T14:37:58.500-05:00LOVE LOVE LOVE Ikea. They also do fabric, 60"...LOVE LOVE LOVE Ikea. They also do fabric, 60" wide and great for backings!!!!Pamela Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17864046396237809681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-6982804203164659532012-03-01T21:17:48.659-05:002012-03-01T21:17:48.659-05:00lol..my name is Erin and I am an Ikea addict. I a...lol..my name is Erin and I am an Ikea addict. I also have NOT intention of changing this! I live in a suburb of Dallas and LOVE LOVE LOVE Ikea. I am in the process now of remodeling my sewing room. I have many things from Ikea. Hobby Lobby is in there too since I am making many things myself. I built my own cutting/pressing table using 2 9cube closetmaid shelves and a door. Best 80.00 I ever spent! My cutting/pressing table is at a height now that is PERFECT! No more bending over the table for hours with a backache to show for my effort! The other great part is all the under area is storage! Please come and check out my new blog. You can see the table I am talking about there. My blog address is <br />http://nanasrcool-nanasrcoolandlovetoquilt.blogspot.com/<br /><br />I am blogging about my own sewing room remodel. I hope I do you proud Leah! I learned so much from YOU! Including how I set up my sewing area! One thing I learned from another sight and am planning to try once I get the insert for my cabinet is to spray some teflon spray over the table. It adds to the slickness of the area but is dry so no residue on your quilt. I bet that would really make your tables slick! You should try it!<br /><br />I have a sheet of heavy duty vinyl covering my table and that really helps keep it easy to move stuff around. I may have to go get a table from Ikea so I can ditch the vinyl sheeting! Just keep it for when I need to spray baste my quilt.<br /><br />Take care Leah,<br />Erin aka nanasrcoolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158936140726010538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-79929171440137579702012-03-01T18:49:56.505-05:002012-03-01T18:49:56.505-05:00Chris - My sewing machine is setting in a Gidget 2...Chris - My sewing machine is setting in a Gidget 2 Arrow Sewing table. I used to carry them, but have recently decided to simplify, but you can still get this table from many online retailers. Happy hunting!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-68461421482822926112012-03-01T16:19:23.661-05:002012-03-01T16:19:23.661-05:00IKEA--my quilting lifesaver. Did you know that if...IKEA--my quilting lifesaver. Did you know that if you buy their CD units you are able to fold your fat quarters into nice piles. We bought 2 units that are the size of a CD and are 8 ft tall. Now I can see all my fat quarters and they are separated by color.Pauline C. Cabana https://www.blogger.com/profile/07601831284953551586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-28136144038300022612012-03-01T15:31:52.482-05:002012-03-01T15:31:52.482-05:00Leah,
I love your organization ideas. I have been...Leah,<br />I love your organization ideas. I have been looking for the perfect tables and was wondering what your sewing machine sits on. What is it? and Where can I get one?<br />-ChrisChris Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06461626709110523449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-7432212533315063592012-03-01T13:28:15.929-05:002012-03-01T13:28:15.929-05:00LOL...I was supposed to go to Ikea today with my y...LOL...I was supposed to go to Ikea today with my youngest daughter...under the pretense that we would be re-doing her entire room and closet (but I had planned to get those wire baskets for my sewing area, as well as a couple new tables!)<br />The trip got cancelled...and I'm so sad.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877216815959832221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-28818037163002704142012-03-01T02:28:33.532-05:002012-03-01T02:28:33.532-05:00I also LOVE Ikea!!!I also LOVE Ikea!!!MOMENTS Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15420723954637429218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-84916643427599627642012-02-29T12:43:29.654-05:002012-02-29T12:43:29.654-05:00Ikea originates from Sweden, Swedish not Swiss:-) ...Ikea originates from Sweden, Swedish not Swiss:-) Homes here in Northern Europe are much smaller than American homes. Thus IKEA makes furniture to maximize the small rooms.Kvilttaajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14184873792965453111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-69918607210895115502012-02-29T10:23:10.492-05:002012-02-29T10:23:10.492-05:00another IKEA addict here :) I am typing at my IKEA...another IKEA addict here :) I am typing at my IKEA furniture surrounded by 5 IDEA bookshelves, waiting (not so) patiently for dh to hang my new light that I bought at IKEA last week...and I have my list for my new sewing/quilting area (when we move in a couple of months).<br /><br />I used to park my son in Smaland and just wander...too bad he is 13 now and too big ;)Shout4Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09422018467026309768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-10286135797019503022012-02-29T10:13:44.964-05:002012-02-29T10:13:44.964-05:00Thanks for the heads-up on this. I'm hoping to...Thanks for the heads-up on this. I'm hoping to reorganise my sewing room later this year, and I hadn't realised that IKEA do adjustable table legs - you've just given me lots of ideas!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11603126077385854963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-26853493626522567682012-02-29T08:23:07.245-05:002012-02-29T08:23:07.245-05:00I do have to say IKEA is an amazing place. I am lu...I do have to say IKEA is an amazing place. I am lucky enough to have one in Southampton and at a push could probably walk there and back. <br />I have been known to just go there for lunch sometimes. <br />Our house definitly looks like an IKEA shwo room at times (although much messier) :pKnightMarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174466702401368517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-49761156018373343312012-02-28T22:04:29.285-05:002012-02-28T22:04:29.285-05:00*happy sigh*
I love Ikea. We are currently making...*happy sigh*<br /><br />I love Ikea. We are currently making over the guest room into a room for my 2 year old. We bought most of his stuff from ikea. im not as organized as you- but we got some great pieces that will grow with him.<br /><br />Before I moved here to NC, I was in Brampton, Ontario. from my apartment I could get to 3 different ikeas within 45 min drive (one west, one south and one east.)<br /><br />When we moved to NC I was disappointed there wasnt an ikea anywhere near here!<br />I then heard of the rumour of the ikea in Charlotte opening up (about 1 hour 45 min from my house).... I had a list ready and was there the second weekend they were open!<br />I have been there many, many times (including this past sat) and have most of my house outfitted by them- including the nursery.<br /><br />Im glad to see someone else loving it as well.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08468637606476106848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-87211551671871875592012-02-28T19:42:42.506-05:002012-02-28T19:42:42.506-05:00If you love IKEA (I do) then you LOVE this cool si...If you love IKEA (I do) then you LOVE this cool site:<br />http://www.ikeahackers.net/<br /><br />MoniMonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455067186211515342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-59988418629717960552012-02-28T19:29:00.211-05:002012-02-28T19:29:00.211-05:00I have never been to IKEA and have been asking my ...I have never been to IKEA and have been asking my husband to take me there for many years. The one near us is 75 miles away and it never seems to be important to go there :-). <br />Leah I loved reading your IKEA visit and would love to setup my own sewing room someday with lots of shelves from IKEA. <br />Good luck to you!MalinisQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11405486129583765748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-15947708136226904482012-02-28T19:17:36.010-05:002012-02-28T19:17:36.010-05:00I'm looking forward to my trip soon, to get a ...I'm looking forward to my trip soon, to get a bookcase for CD's = perfect for fat quarters! They're going to look so pretty!!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374651954382654005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-65897925756085416472012-02-28T19:17:01.087-05:002012-02-28T19:17:01.087-05:00Did you replace your Gidgit II sewing table or is ...Did you replace your Gidgit II sewing table or is the table the same height as the Gidget II - I just ordered a Gidget II and it should be here in the next few days. You have some wonderful ideasThriftyideastodayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254460822223808869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-14455862481536676192012-02-28T19:12:37.318-05:002012-02-28T19:12:37.318-05:00thanks for this post. I've been struggling wit...thanks for this post. I've been struggling with the bar and table issue. I really want more of those wire racks from Ikea so I'm going to check out the Vika tables!carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14774264003632480590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-18021844015957249982012-02-28T17:19:06.288-05:002012-02-28T17:19:06.288-05:00Hi Leah,
When I put togehter my new quilting stud...Hi Leah,<br /><br />When I put togehter my new quilting studio I bought the drawer system you have from Ikea too. I LOVE IT! So reasonably priced. I great product. I keep my in the closet & love the fact that the drawers come all the way out so I can pull out a drawer I need and easily place it on top of a table or anywhere I wish.<br /><br />-debby<br />Chester, NYDebby, crowefan0517https://www.blogger.com/profile/03173099763603663526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-80702973752011300522012-02-28T16:57:22.543-05:002012-02-28T16:57:22.543-05:00I agree I love idea they have the most marvelous t...I agree I love idea they have the most marvelous things and there meatballs are divine.loljennyghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698391834615857957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-23745583552302682052012-02-28T16:28:12.563-05:002012-02-28T16:28:12.563-05:00I love Ikea too. Our friends thought we were odd ...I love Ikea too. Our friends thought we were odd getting couches from Ikea, but after almost 13 years of heavy use they are still holding strong. <br /><br />I love what you've done with your craft room! Isn't there something satisfying when everything has its own place? <br /><br />ps Ikea is Swedish not Swiss.Mrsblockohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433636824635089491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-33630080634128230052012-02-28T16:27:01.025-05:002012-02-28T16:27:01.025-05:00Oh....I am soooooo green with envy! I would go lo...Oh....I am soooooo green with envy! I would go look through my stash to find the exact shade but I'm so disorganized I don't have all my greens in one place! Once again you've inspired us. Thanks for sharing....no IKEA close to me, though! Hmmmmmm...time for an internet search!kupton52https://www.blogger.com/profile/06144423270354113422noreply@blogger.com