quiltlover03 Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 So I just got the measurements for my new Studio. The room measures 11.4ft by 16.3ft. No problem if it only houses my longarm, but I am also a high production quilter and need room for my cutting/sewing table.... My question is this...if I got a 10ft table, what is the biggest Quilt I could comfortably quilt.....I know that with my 12ft table I have stretched it to the max, so much sometimes, that i cursed it.... I think i would regret if I only got the 10ft table, so I would really appreciate your input. ps...i don't really quilt too many super king Quilts, most of my big Quilts are about 110" x 120"..... Thanks a bunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Monika. On my 11' table the leaders are only 108" wide. I don't know what a 10' would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 I can load a backer about 120" wide on the leaders of my 12' frame, leaving very little room to park the machine. I imagine a 10' frame could only take 100" max. My studio is the same size as your planned space and I have two tall corner cabinets, two bookcases, a corner with batting rolls stored, and a large table (about 36" by 48") in the space. If I was creative and had more ambition (and was way neater) I think I could configure the room to have a set-up like you need. I think you could still be able to store batting/fabric under the frame and have some wall storage for thread, etc, and still have room for a 12' frame. I'm sure you can find the right size cutting table with one end set up for your DSM and chair. A friend has a tiny space and she stows her DSM on a fold-down shelf that's under the table where her sewing chair would fit. That way if she can use the whole top of the cutting table if she needs to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Thanks...my fabric and batting won't be a problem, the room has an adjacent space that is currently a decent size office, sure to have room for my customary 5 rolls of batting and 20 or so bolts of fabric and a dozen or so backing fabric bolts. I have small dressers housing all my threads, patterns, some books, etc that fit under the table, so would save lots of space that way. i think i would have serious regrets not getting at least a 12ft table......besides I think resale value would be much better on that as well. thanks Linda....just needed another perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarack Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Monika, my Shack is about 12' x 16' and I have a 12' long Millie. Would you like me to send you pictures of my roon you can get a visual of what you can fit in the space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingpup Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 My old frame was 10 foot...but I only had a nine inch machine....but...the 10 foot width was also an issue...so I got a 12 foot frame with my Llucey....The 12 feet would have worked for the largest quilts I have done so far. My room has about 16 feet of of length so I do have two feet on either end....width is only 10' 6 " ...but I have plenty of room on both the front and back on my frame....I do have some tall skinny cabinets at one end....and some shelving units in the corner....I took my cutting table out of the room....but as I use those 6 feet plastic folding tables that are real lite...I probably could set them up on the panto side if I wasn't using it.....but...I do have space outside the room in the basement and my current thought is that I will just set up my cutting table outsie the door to the quilting room.....I do my piecing upstairs and have a smaller cutting area up there and really only use my bigger cutting table when I am cutting borders or backings and also for trimming the sides of the quilt after quilting....not ideal...but works for me....I think you would be happier with the 12 foot table and if needed, figuring out where you could do your cutting....Lin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Thanks Kathy....I am okay. I got it in my head, I think I will be fine. Thank you all for your suggestions and comments. i am looking forward to making it all fit, or throw it out and buy new...lol where there is a will there is a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 You can load a 102" backing on a 10' frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qltnbe Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 I just bought the Millenium and was told that going with a 12' table rather than the 14", that I could do almost anything. You might be limited with a 10'. Of course, if your space dictates the size, then you really have no choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Monika my room is 13.78 ft x 17.06 ft and I now have two 12 ft Longarm machines in it. I used to have my computer desk, my 5 ft x 3ft sewing table my 5ft x 3ft cutting table, a 4ftx 1 1/2ft trolley, ironing board and my Turbo winder cupboard in it instead of the second machine. I am lucky one end of the room is all cupboard space. Yours would be possible but tight. I had my passage along the front of the longarm and alcoves along the opposite wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I love hearing about other's sewing/quilting spaces! I can hardly wait to see some photos of your new space! You got some terrific feedback here and I can hear you smiling. So excited for you. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Room was not a factor in deciding the length of my machine. But a friend told me to get the largest my room would hold! So with a 15 by 39 foot room I got the 14 foot table and have not regretted for one moment. When walking around it so many times when I agree to do a panto in the middle of and quilt up to the borders, I sometime laugh and say wish you (Frannie Ann) wasn't so long! Good luck in deciding what YOU WANT!!! Please remember to share pictures of you new space!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Get the longest table that fits in your space, and make everything else work around it. I've got the 12 foot table and wish I'd bought the 14. My friend has the 14 foot table and loves it. She has plenty of room to practice when needed, even with a quilt loaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I love reading all your layouts, thanks so much. I have decided to go with a 12ft table once again. If I got a 14ft, it would not leave me any room to walk around it and I would have to duck under it to get to the front or back and I ain't ducking no more....I am no spring chicken and although the mind is capable, the body can't keep up.... I love these 'discussions", so nice to get so much input from different people. Thanks again and yes, i will post pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 i have the 10 foot and can quilt up to 100 inches quilt top with a 106 inch backer. if i could order now though i would get the 12f foot. i have only had to turn two quilts away for being too wide though in three years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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