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IT'S ARRIVED - MY HORN CUTTING TABLE! Well, at least it arrived in 4 packs - it had to be assembled! What to do, my hands are not what they used to be! Trevor started to turn some screws - he said he doesn't like doing pre-packs (is he kidding, who does???) about an hour into it - my hands were throbbing from turning the !!#@$#$! Phillipshead screwdriver! HELP AMY WHERE ARE YOU? - thankfully she was just around the corner visiting a girlfriend (actually daughter of my best friend who died in March), so within a flash she arrived and 2 hours later!!!!!!!!! it's done.
I actually said to the lady in the shop this morning,
"Do I need a engineering degree to put this together?" No, she says aggghhhh! grinning from ear to ear!!!
Anyway it's a great addition to my sewing room. Now I've got to find things to put in it. I've taken pictures of it extended, closed and from the side position. As I'm off to see Mary Poppins tomorrow I won't get a change to fill up the cupboard and drawers. I've put my Overlocker in one side and some threads, but my new furniture is arriving in a couple of weeks and I want to keep all the threads in there together. Love and blessings to you all Chris
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Chris this looks amazing, So pleased for you, Im totally envious. :) *
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Trev just walked in and said Oh! wow it's all tidy in here now! ha! ha! - my room is usually tidy, it was just a dig at the mess that was here all afternoon. Goodness knows what it will be like when the cupboards arrive - I think they are pre-packed as well! He is not going to like that either. Never mind, it's all good storage and out of sight, out of mind I say. Love Chris
well, he won't like that either. Love Chris
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I forgot to say it's about 39" long x 34" high x 18" wide (that's of course without the sides out). It's such a great height now for cutting, no more sore back!!! Two doors which hide shelves and two deep drawer areas, one with a tray for bits and pieces. It's all on castors so is easy to roll around. I'm hoping by the morning the swelling in my right hand has gone down!!!! Love Chris
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Ice packs, ten minutes on ten minutes off will take the swelling away. hugs, me
Hi Meg, it's 7.00am and the hand is still sore. I tried ice to help it, but I have damaged hands due to carpal tunnel really needing to be redone. Both hands were done years ago, but I'm afraid they should be done again. Love from me too.
It sounds like a dream - do take care of your hands - I understand exactly what you are dealing with - I have that, too. I have to wear braces on mine all the time. Meg is correct with the on/off trick.
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You can see how heavy this is as it's left roller marks in the carpet square!
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This is a great way to keep organized and pratical
because you do not have to put things away in between
projects.
Good luck
Michelle
because you do not have to put things away in between
projects.
Good luck
Michelle
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You're a woman after my own heart - I was thinking the same thing! Love Chris
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Oh, my, Chris, it must feel like Christmas! What a wonderful addition to you sewing room! I'd love to have a dedicated cutting table that was the right height - I use my kitchen table and my old back complains the entire time! LOL Hugs and *'s, Deb
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Now Deb, that is why I wanted this in the first place. It's a great height. Love Chris
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I would have come and helped if you had asked, I now have an Makita Screwdriver to save my hands.
Have Makita will travel:-)
I'll have to check it out when I come up, looks very interesting. hugs n roses, me
Have Makita will travel:-)
I'll have to check it out when I come up, looks very interesting. hugs n roses, me
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NOW THAT'S WHAT I NEED!!!! LOVE ME.
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looks quite practical ! so from now on Full speed creating things ??? ;-)
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Yes, I hope so. Love Chris
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I love it, it does not take too much space!!!!
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That's right Mary, it's very compact. Love Chris
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That was a lot of work. We have a couple cordless screwdrivers and they sure save on the sore fingers and wrists. Wish I was there to help. I love to put things together. I like how it folds down when you're not using it.
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You're not kidding, we used great screwdrivers, but my hands just don't doing things like this anymore. Love Chris
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dailylaundry
14 Oct 2011
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Wow, this is wonderful!!! Gosh, all that "laying out fabric" space - I think we are all drooling!! Enjoy!! Hugs, Laura*
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Aren't I the lucky one? Love Chris
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Oh! I just love this. So very useful. Thank you Chris for showing us your new toy!! Sarah.
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You're welcome Sarah - it's good to share! hahahaha! Love Chris
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theduchess
14 Oct 2011
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Looks great. Now you know what to give Trevor for CHRISTMAS though, a cordless drill with screw bits.I love mine. This old hands are not what they used to be.
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He already has one Stella, down the back in his shed, but he didn't use it. DUH!!!! Love Chris
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FIESTA....OK Chris, I see you over there showing off...keep it up and I'm coming to get the table! ROFL ;D *2U
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Thanks Monika you are quite welcome to come over and use it - long way to come though for it!! hahaha! Love Chris
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How wonderful for you! It looks great,now start to PLAY!!
Hugs, Nadyne
Hugs, Nadyne
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Thanks Nadyne, yes it's great to have it all set up now and packed away. Love Chris
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blueeyedblonde
14 Oct 2011
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Very nice - love the pictures you included. Enjoy.
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Thanks very much, love Chris
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Chris thanks for sharing with us. Glad that it is all put together. Bet you can't wait to use it. Hugs Yvonne
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Thanks Yvonne, you are right. I'll try it out tomorrow. Love Chris
P.S. Thanks for the funny emails!!!!!!
P.S. Thanks for the funny emails!!!!!!
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asterixsew
14 Oct 2011
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Well this looks very posh, you lucky girl. I think that a degree is needed to put flat pack furniture together. Hope you have many happy years with your lovely table and look forwards to seeing what is created on it. Good Luck with getting the Brother machine you have seen. I love Brother, but I am biased
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Thanks so much Caroline. I had another look at it yesterday - and I'll definitely get it but not till I turn 60 next October!!!! Only a year to wait. I can be very patient. Love Chris
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snowbird42
14 Oct 2011
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you will have to ge yourself a power drill i use one all the time he has his and i have mine....soozie
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Chris, One thing for sure you are now the envy of all of us that sew. So happy for you even though you did end up with sore hands. Before the cabinets come in run out and get yourself electric drill and of course let Meg know when you'll be putting them together. Hugs Karen
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emily16838
14 Oct 2011
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Wow I want one. Hum where would I put it... I know my husband has some space in his office....HAha.... I laughing he's not. I have taken over 99% of the space in the last 40 years....good thing he is minimalist. Maybe I'll just come over to your house for cutting day. I love to travel!
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shirlener88
14 Oct 2011
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OH my Chris - I am green with envy - I would love something this wonderful to work with.
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shirlener88
14 Oct 2011
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Chris, this is marvelous - I so want one. Hoever, I am not sure that I would ever get it together on my own.
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You do need two at some stages, so it's a bit fiddly. Love Chris
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very nice, see you are going to have some fun now!!
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Thanks DeVon I hope so! Love Chris
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Enjoy your table Chris, they are great! I have had one for 10 or so years, but mine came ready assembled thank goodness! I can't fit it in my sewing room so it sits at the end of the bed in the guest room and when cutting large things (curtains, wedding, upholstery) with long lengths of fabric I open it against the end of the bed and have the fabric supported on the bed instead of hanging over onto the floor.
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That's a good idea Bev - I can't wait to use mine. I am fortunate in that we have converted the master bedroom upstairs into my sewing room. Love Chris
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A great addition to your sewing room Chris - must tell you last winter in Florida went with my sister to an Anita Goodesign seminar - ended up buying my new Innovis 2800D, and there was a drawing for one of these tables - would you believe I won it but had to tell them I couldn't take it so they gave me $500. - my sister just about had a stroke when she saw I had won...the van is loaded to the roof when we drive home, plus I might have had a problem with the customs at the border...Enjoy yours my friend hugs & *4U x0x0x0 Glenda
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only 13 now!
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Excitement reigns!!! I use one of these at sewing class and it is wonderful .... sturdy, stable, good height, great size.
I hope your hands come good very soon so that you can enjoy your new workspace.
AlmaG.
I hope your hands come good very soon so that you can enjoy your new workspace.
AlmaG.
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Thanks Alma - it's a great height for me as I'm little (only about 5'2" 163cm). My right hand is just beginning to feel normal, it's taken a long time this time to feel good. Love Chris
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softhearted1
14 Oct 2011
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How wonderful Chris :) Take care of those hands and allow them to rest too. Hope you feel better soon so you will be able to enjoy your beautiful new sewing area :) hugs, Charlotte
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Thanks Charlotte - I've just got back from being away all day and the right hand is just starting to feel good! It's been a long day and I just loved Mary Poppins the musical. Love Chris