I've wanted a Koala sewing cabinet for quite some time. I've gone and looked at different brands of these and just couldn't bring myself to spend that much money on a table for my sewing machine. It just seemed a bit indulgent, especially now that I have a house and have been spending money on landscaping and my yard. When I got an email saying there was a table for sale on Craigs list, $175. I looked at it and called right away. Here is my new to me table.
I have the leaf leaning against the wall, but I have room to put it all the way down if I was to need the extra space behind my machine.
It couldn't be more perfect. The previous owner upgraded to a beautiful new cabinet. She had the same brand machine so the insert fits perfectly and I didn't have to make any adjustments at all with the height of the machine bed. Thank goodness for the guys at work. Two strong young men and a pick up truck. All they cost me was a batch of homemade cookies!
I got this all set up on Thursday evening and was itching to stitch. I took advantage of the rainy day today and did some piecing. What a difference it makes having a proper set up. It's so much more enjoyable, and I think more productive. This project is from 2 charm packs and a couple of yards of Moda Bella. It's all 1/2 sq tri's so there's lots of trimming.
And here is the final design. I need to purchase the border fabrics. The dark stripe for a stop border and the big print with the dark chocolate background for the outer border and binding.
This is so out of my norm for colors and prints, but I think it's going to be perfect for the person I have in mind.
We get an extra hour tomorrow, grab a coffee or tea and stitch!
Sharon
10 comments:
I'm thrilled with your new sewing table. It looks like new. Oh, the things you are going to make with this fabulous addition! Yay, I am very excited for you. I love what you are going to do to finish off that quilt.
What a great addition to your sewing room. Lucky find! Your HST quilt looks amazing. I'm definitely going to use that extra hour today!
Well, I am thinking this table had your name on it what with her having the same machine and all. It does make a difference to have the perfect set up. Enjoy! I do like your little quilt, too. Aren't charm packs just great?!!
I'm envious of your Craigs list bargain. It looks perfect for your machine. I know you will be creating up a storm making beautiful quilts like this one. Congrats on the new table.
Enjoy your new table, it looks prefect. The quilt is coming along beautifully, I look forward to the finished one.
Love your new table..I am envious..I have pondered the Koalas but like you say they are a bit pricey. Looks like you used a good resource to purchase yours. You have no idea how much home made cookies mean to guys..Let's get together for lunch
The tables are expensive but oh so nice. You got a good buy. Mine cabinet is not the Koala brand but very similar. I was able to get mine for a good price but not as good as yours.
Lovely Sharon! I've never thought of craigslist for a sewing table!!
How nice to have a rainy day every now and then to sew!!
Oh you lucky girl! The table is perfect and the quilt is beautiful!
Congrats on finding the table. It's perfect! Yay for strong young bucks who like cookies? ;)
Your quilt is so pretty and the dark border is going to be perfect.
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