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Posted on: 6/20/10 7:50 PM ET
I am trying to decide what table to buy for my Juki TL98q, and plan to learn to do free motion quilting. I am debating about
the Tracey sewing table for quilting and the Sew-Ezi table.The link for the Tracey table is here:
http://www.traceystables.com/products/img/IMG_5454.jpg
The Sew-Ezi table is here:
http://www.seweziusa.com/
The Sew-Ezi distributors just started carrying 2 extension tables that can be lined up with the original table (for a total of 3 tables). The woman at Sew-Ezi told me that Sharon Schamber has this arrangement, and uses bungee cords to hold the legs together. The extension tables are 19"x38" each, and one table would go behind and the other one on the left side of the original Sew-Ezi (19"x35") with the machine in it. I am mostly concerned about leg room and space. The Tracey's tables are 24" deep and 61" wide. Any opinions or experiences would be really appreciated! I also own a Babylock Espire, and might want to use that in the table as well. Thanks so much!! Tailormaid
the Tracey sewing table for quilting and the Sew-Ezi table.The link for the Tracey table is here:
http://www.traceystables.com/products/img/IMG_5454.jpg
The Sew-Ezi table is here:
http://www.seweziusa.com/
The Sew-Ezi distributors just started carrying 2 extension tables that can be lined up with the original table (for a total of 3 tables). The woman at Sew-Ezi told me that Sharon Schamber has this arrangement, and uses bungee cords to hold the legs together. The extension tables are 19"x38" each, and one table would go behind and the other one on the left side of the original Sew-Ezi (19"x35") with the machine in it. I am mostly concerned about leg room and space. The Tracey's tables are 24" deep and 61" wide. Any opinions or experiences would be really appreciated! I also own a Babylock Espire, and might want to use that in the table as well. Thanks so much!! Tailormaid
Posted on: 6/20/10 10:39 PM ET
In reply to tailormaid
If you can afford it and have the space, buy the Tracey table. You won't regret it. Really. You have more work surface space and it's got drawers. I have a Sew-Ezi and the Horn cabinet (much like the Tracey table) and consider the Sew-Ezi, which is extremely well built for its purpose, a temporary type table that doesn't get used much.
The Tracey table looks like there is a gate-leg support, so will it extend out from the back? That is perfect for machine quilting! The Tracey table also has the rolling casters/wheels that should lock.
BTW, if you can get a cut-out hole that is larger than 20", do it. You never know if you'll want a longer arm machine in the future (like Janome Horizon 7700, Viking Diamond, etc.) Ask me how I know .......

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The Tracey table looks like there is a gate-leg support, so will it extend out from the back? That is perfect for machine quilting! The Tracey table also has the rolling casters/wheels that should lock.
BTW, if you can get a cut-out hole that is larger than 20", do it. You never know if you'll want a longer arm machine in the future (like Janome Horizon 7700, Viking Diamond, etc.) Ask me how I know .......


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iPad's auto-correct is my enema.
Posted on: 6/21/10 4:51 AM ET
Can't comment on the Tracey table but I have the Sew Ezi and a very large quilting cabinet from Horn. Much prefer the ergonomics in terms of comfort for sitting at the Sew Ezi- I made my quiling area much larger than the table itself by positioning other larger tables behind and to the side of the Sew Ezi. Quilting large quilts comfortably this way for FMQ as well as using the walking foot.
Good set ups don't have to cost the earth, my additional tables are office desks with legs cut to the same height as the Sew Ezi.
If you can't hunt around or cut the legs off a table to match I would think the new extensions that can be added to the Sew Ezi would do the trick nicely.
Don't let the presence of drawers make your decision for you. Ideally go and sit and work at both set ups and test for yourself and your body proportions which you are most comfortable using.
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Good set ups don't have to cost the earth, my additional tables are office desks with legs cut to the same height as the Sew Ezi.
If you can't hunt around or cut the legs off a table to match I would think the new extensions that can be added to the Sew Ezi would do the trick nicely.
Don't let the presence of drawers make your decision for you. Ideally go and sit and work at both set ups and test for yourself and your body proportions which you are most comfortable using.
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Keep calm and sew all the pretty fabrics!
Posted on: 6/21/10 9:44 PM ET
Thanks so much for the replies, I really appreciate it! I saw the Tracey tables today, and they are built really nice and sturdy, and are supposed to be able to be modified if you want them to be. There is a piece in the back, side, and side corner that can be flipped up as an extension as an option for all of their tables. All of the tables were cut to 30" high (could be lowered to 29"), and were 23" in depth from front to back. I would definitely add 2-3" to the depth of the table for more leg room, if it really is possible, as the backsplash piece underneath near the foot pedal got in my way. I also wondered if I would like how far or near the machine is set in the table from the front, and how the machine knee lift would feel in the table. I could go back to the store and test...
QuiltingQueen, what do you find more ergonomic about the Sew-ezi table vs your Horn? Are there more factors I would want to be considering
QuiltingQueen, what do you find more ergonomic about the Sew-ezi table vs your Horn? Are there more factors I would want to be considering
Posted on: 6/21/10 10:01 PM ET
Sorry, I posted before I was done! Also, there is a smaller Tracey table that I would consider that was 44" wide instead of the 61" one, with an extension to the left side of it that was 10" (so table width would be 54"). Another question I have about quilting, is it necessary to have table support in the "L" to the left that extends next to and/or behind your body? Thanks again for your replies, big decision, and ergonomics are so important to me!!!Tailormaid
Posted on: 6/21/10 11:18 PM ET
I have both and with my 1600P it vibrates in the SewEzi (but my Bernina's don't). I have the Tracey's Double Box with thr 12.5x24 insert and I an crazy about it. The "bread board" that slides out to help support your quilt is wonderful. He will customize the height, number of drawers, size of the insert, add a lift or any thing else you might want. I also have his smaller cabinet for another machine and love it also. I travel with the SewEzi or set it up when a friend comes to sew.
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Bernina Gal
Posted on: 6/22/10 4:03 AM ET
In reply to ilesliemy
This is great information.
Has anyone had the Tracey's tables shipped to you? If so, how did that go?
I sew garments and a little home dec, and recently decided that I'd like to have a fast straight stitcher (Juki TL98Q or Janome 1600PQC). I was wondering whether it should be on a separate table. The Tracey's tables look great. Do you think the added extension might also be sturdy enough to hold a blindhemmer?
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Has anyone had the Tracey's tables shipped to you? If so, how did that go?
I sew garments and a little home dec, and recently decided that I'd like to have a fast straight stitcher (Juki TL98Q or Janome 1600PQC). I was wondering whether it should be on a separate table. The Tracey's tables look great. Do you think the added extension might also be sturdy enough to hold a blindhemmer?
-- Edited on 6/22/10 4:06 AM --
Posted on: 6/22/10 7:02 AM ET
I have enquired about the Sew Ezi table and specifically asked if it would support a Brother 1500PQ (similar to Janome 1600 & Pfaff Grand Quilter). The answer from the dealer was that they wouldn't supply the Sew Ezi until they modified the table to include a brace. They said it would vibrate and wouldn't be strong enough. I ended up buying the insert separately , for a fraction of the cost, from Sew Ezi and not the table as I have a handy husband who will use the insert to put into my existing table. He hasn't done it yet but is looking at doing it on the weekend so I could tell you how it went then. If this is an option for you just PM me and I'll let you know how we went. I also found that the Sew Ezi table was a good height to match the standard height of most existing tables. It could easily be used only when you want to freehand a quilt and just backed up to a table. You could pack it away and use it also when you travel or have a friend over to sew. HTH Sue
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Posted on: 6/22/10 11:53 AM ET
Wow, thanks for all the responses! Sharon Schamber uses the Sew-ezi tables and endorses them with the Juki tl98q. I did not think they would vibrate. I will be sewing on a hardwood floor. I really appreciate hearing about any and all experiences with these tables, it is a big purchase and a lot of precious space involved! Tailormaid
Posted on: 6/23/10 4:22 AM ET
Ah yes, the difference in ergonomics for me between my horn cabinet and my Sew Ezi table is that the Horn has a front drawer and supporting bracket which digs into my leg when I raise my chair as tall as I want and need to be for the best quilting position for my body- I have removed the front panel to squeeze in additional room in the front but because I need to sit in front on the needle and not in front of the machine, I like to have one leg on either side of the partition that runs through the middle of the cabinet. I have room for both feet but do find the drawer and its support gets in the way. I also like the way my Sew Ezi table is totally recessed rather than sitting slightly above the surface of the table like my Horn cabinet insert does.
I can pull myself right under the Sew Ezi and get as close to the machine as I need and my feet have room out the back, but the Horn Cabinet even though it has way more room and better ergonomics than the very old Horn Cabinet I had eyars ago, still doesn't have quite as much room in there for legs as I would like. I also have proportionally short legs- but they are not large- so If I find it abit squishy in there imagine if you were larger. You would be forced to sit lower then which would be worse for neck and back and shoulders.
With the Sew Ezi I just feel very comfortable in it, can sit exactly where I need to be, and if I ever need to move the thing, which I sometimes do for cleaning properly, I don't need someone to help me do it as I do with the larger heavier Horn cabinet.
Not that I don't like my Horn cabinet, I do- I just find I am that bit more comfortable because I can get higher on my chair and my legs well underneath the Sew Ezi- for the best ergonomic position for my body to sit and quilt in.
Hope that is clear enough!
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I can pull myself right under the Sew Ezi and get as close to the machine as I need and my feet have room out the back, but the Horn Cabinet even though it has way more room and better ergonomics than the very old Horn Cabinet I had eyars ago, still doesn't have quite as much room in there for legs as I would like. I also have proportionally short legs- but they are not large- so If I find it abit squishy in there imagine if you were larger. You would be forced to sit lower then which would be worse for neck and back and shoulders.
With the Sew Ezi I just feel very comfortable in it, can sit exactly where I need to be, and if I ever need to move the thing, which I sometimes do for cleaning properly, I don't need someone to help me do it as I do with the larger heavier Horn cabinet.
Not that I don't like my Horn cabinet, I do- I just find I am that bit more comfortable because I can get higher on my chair and my legs well underneath the Sew Ezi- for the best ergonomic position for my body to sit and quilt in.
Hope that is clear enough!
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Keep calm and sew all the pretty fabrics!
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