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As quilters, we all need a dedicated sewing space, and that means we need a specialized worksurface to hold our sewing machine. Over the years, I've used collapsible work tables in an L-shape around my sewing table to keep queen and king-sized quilts manageable. 

I've drilled into my ceiling to create a hanging quilt system, but lately I have moved to the most efficient means I've found for managing large quilts: Sew Steady's Suspension system.

What Is a "Dropdown," "Flatbed" Sewing Table?

In this newsletter I'll link to an article with all my tips and tricks for setting up your sewing table so it supports your quilt, your body, and your craft.

Meet the table below, our Affordable Sewing Table that comes with an acrylic insert that's custom cut for your very own machine. 

Janis H. emailed us last week and had this to say about this table:
 

I bought your affordable table for my Bernina 770 about 7-8 years ago. When I got it set up, it looked like it would never hold up
to that big machine. I was wrong. It's as sturdy as the day I bought it, and fits nicely into the small-ish space I have for it. Millions of quilting stitches later (I don't do machine embroidery) I'm still satisfied with my purchase.

- Janis

Click Here to learn more about this affordable table and insert.

Sewing tables can be found under lots of names: flatbed sewing table, drop down sewing table, quilting sewing table, etc. These special sewing tables are designed with a chunk of the table top cut out and a platform built underneath to support your home sewing machine.
 

This platform is dropped down lower than the table height so that the needle area on the sewing machine is flush with the table top. Having the needle area, or machine bed, flush with the table top makes quilting much, much easier.
 

Instead of pushing and pulling the quilt up and over the arm of the sewing machine, you can gently push the quilt and it will side easily over the flat table surface.
 

If you've never sewn or quilted on a flatbed sewing table before, you are in for a treat! This makes such a difference in the feel of quilting. The weight and inertia of the project is no longer pulling against you.
 

We offer a wide variety of such tables. Click Here to check them all out!
 

Of all the investments I've made into sewing or quilting before becoming a professional, getting my first flatbed sewing table made the biggest difference in how easy machine quilting felt and how much I enjoy it.

Click Here to read my favorite tips and tricks on setting up your sewing table and quilting setup.
 

Meet the Christa - on Sale All This Month

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, having a big sewing table can make all the difference in your projects. 

The Christa Sewing Cabinet is a popular choice for quilters who need a large, sturdy table to accommodate their big quilts. 

The best part about this big sewing table is it can collapse down to a small cabinet size, taking up only 22 x 56 inches of your sewing room.
 

Click Here to check out the Christa, on sale for $700 off its MSRP all this month.
 

That's it for this week, . 

Do you have a unique sewing table or quilting setup you're proud of and would love to share? I'd love to hear from you! Just reply to this email about your very own sewing setup.
 

Let's go quilt,
 

Leah Day