Since I don't have much to blog about that's related to my quilting adventures, I thought I would share with you the latest addition to my sewing room.
Tah dah....! Meet my new cutting table!This is the front of the table or would that be the sides... hum?!?
As you can see, lots of drawers. However, these are special. They're called "pushmi-pullyu" drawers. I didn't know what they were until DH explained the concept to me!
Basically it's one big drawer that's accessible from either sides. The original idea come from Doctor Doolittle's antelope (a llama in the movie starring Eddie Murphy). Enough trivia! lol
The table is made out of Sugar Maple. It's sort of neat as Stephen artistically worked into the design the places where the tree had been tapped.If you look closely, you'll see holes where they tapped the tree for maple sugar water.
The top of the table is wide enough to accommodate my 36 + inch cutting mat vertical or horizontal. That was one of my pre-requisites. It drove me nuts that my mat didn't fit vertically on my craft table. lol
I've already started to fill those drawers. I'm so glad to have a place for my Fat Quarters.As you've all probably heard me say a thousand times, the down side to having a wood shop next to a sewing room is the dust. Yep, dust, dust and more dust. So now my FQ have a place where dust will be minimal.
So now I shall leave you to test out this new cutting table. I get to enjoy a bit of quilting before my nose is back in the books again.
Thank you so much for stopping by!
I love the idea of access from both sides. That is a beautiful piece of furniture and certainly one that anyone whould love to have in their sewing room. I love the idea of the "holes" left in the wood. How clever. Guess all that dust paid off with such a gorgeous piece.
ReplyDeletelove your table wished I had one of those........
ReplyDeleteYour husband is so talented! Love that new table.
ReplyDeleteWow that is just lovely!! easy reach for your fabrics when you need them, a lip so that you can grab a stool and still sit comfortably while you do some prep work and a rotating cutting table!! impressive!! well worth the post.. I am sure we will see more once the holidays are over and you can play with your table.
ReplyDeleteI am feeling really jealous right now. Another great feature about this awsome table are the wheels!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing cutting table. you are such a lucky girl. I know you will enjoy working on this.
ReplyDeleteOh, the wood is so beautiful. And to think you'll be cutting fabric on that gorgeous work table for years to come. LOVE the tap holes.
ReplyDeleteOH my gosh, its beautiful!!! Stephen did an amazing job.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great piece of furniture...I love the push pull drawers...very clever. I still dream of having enough space to have a dedicated cutting table...if nothing else to save my back...
ReplyDeleteOMG that is a beautiful table! Great job Stephen!
ReplyDeleteYou are one lucky lady!! That table is fabulous. I have to clear off my sewing table (which I am very thankful for) to make room for cutting or sandwiching a small quilt. A cutting table would be a dream!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cabinet. I love the thought put into integrating the tap holes into the design. Lots of pretty quilts are going to be made now . . . I can just feel it in my bones *s*
ReplyDeleteWow Stephan has amazing talent in woodworking. Your new cabinet is now a feature in your sewing room. I love the history of the maple tapping. You'll be cranking out the quilt for sure.
ReplyDeleteOh my GOODNESS!!!! I am almost at a loss for words! hehe This is absolutely gorgeous! You are very lucky indeed. I sure wish Randy was into wood working. *sigh* :~)
ReplyDeleteStephen has made a beautiful table for you! I have never seen the Dr. Doolittle movie with Eddie Murphy but I do understand the concept - what a great idea. The drawers look a perfect size for fat quarters - and notions. Have fun filling them!
ReplyDeleteHang onto that man.......that is fabulous. Lovely workmanship and so wonderful to have it made just for you.
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Carole, your hubby is a genius! That table is to die for! I'd put up with a little dust any time for one of those - LOL! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteWow what a beautiful furniture you have got, and so much better when it is home made specially for you and your needs Tell Stephen that this is a masterpiece.
ReplyDeleteOh my - lucky, lucky you. What a beautiful work of art. And a perfect solution for storing your fat quarters. Your husband is a true artist. And even more special as it's made from wood with meaning for you personally. Thanks so much for sharing! And how is your longarm learning curve going?
ReplyDeleteWow! That table is just gorgeous! And those pushmepullyou drawers are ingenious!!!
ReplyDeleteCarole,
ReplyDeleteYour husband did a beautiful job on the table, love how he left the character in the wood. Guess I will have to show that to my husband;)
Debbie
What a wonderful storage space / cutting table. From this post, it looks like the benefits of having a woodshop next to the sewing room offsets the disadvantages.
ReplyDeletebeautiful, just amazing he made that!
ReplyDeletewow I would love to own that!
Kathie
Love the cutting table. Sure hope the wheels have breaks on them! :)
ReplyDeleteWow Carole what a beautiful table!! You have one amazingly talented hubby!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG that is the best cutting table. Your hubby did an awesome job on that. You lucky gal. Did he use a pattern to make that?? maybe I can get my hunka to whip one up.
ReplyDeleteLove your cutting table, and the concept of being able to open the drawers from either side. The divided sections in the drawers is really wonderful too! Enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteWowzer, Carole, it's wonderful work of art. You two are a perfect pair - talented! Love the drawers!
ReplyDeletethat is fabulous! my mom has one she bought from JoAnnes but this is fantastic! your husband did a great job!
ReplyDeleteOnce again - another outstanding piece of furniture made by your husband. You are one lucky woman!
ReplyDeletePS - Your Christmas piece is great.
très sympatique ce meuble les tissus ainsi rangés donnent des idées et font travailler l'imagination.
ReplyDeletevous devez être très chanceuse ce meuble est magnifique.amicalement
The table is the most beautiful quilting accessory I have ever seen! I even blogged it today so that more will enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGreat cutting table. I have been enjoying the quilt you made me for the Four Seasons Swap! Looks great on my wall! Thanks again Carole. Hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas
ReplyDeleteWow you are one lucky lady with that piece of furniture. Its too die for well nearly. heheheheh.
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