Thursday, December 29, 2011

Some assembly required

The new Koala Sewing Cabinets that I ordered arrived yesterday.  They came almost 100% build but had some assembly required for the adjustable and optional shelves.  My sister-in-law Karin was hanging out in the studio when I was attaching the shelves and snapped this photo of me.  {My right arm is stretched under the shelf screwing it in place!}


This part was a bit easier to attach...

Here they are!  We each have a Quilt Pro Plus with the optional outback leaf.  In this photo one leaf is up with shelves and the other is down behind the unit.

My machine up & in action.  The custom insert hasn't arrived yet so my machine feels like it is just floating there!

Mom's machine safely stored in her cabinet.


So far I'm happy as can be & so is my mom.  The quality of the cabinets is top notch.  I stole a bit of time away to sew today and loved every minute of it!



© Blog post written by Julie Herman
© Photos by Karin Herman & Julie Herman
 For more information visit http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/
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33 comments:

  1. SuviDecember 29, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    wow, your sewing cabinets are awesome!

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  2. Josie McRazieDecember 29, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    first pic looks like some kind of crazy yoga pose! LOL Those are some beautiful tables! I'm sure you will get a lot of great use out of them!!!

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  3. Sally JohnsonDecember 29, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Oh I love it. I think I need to save for this...

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  4. Teresa in Music CityDecember 29, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Congratulations on your new cabinets!!! They are absolutely beautiful!

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  5. Quiet QuilterDecember 29, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Such beautiful tables! And the view out the windows isn't bad either!

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  6. LoriDecember 29, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Don't you love your machine!? I have a sapphire too and wouldn't trade her for anything. Your cabinets look amazing, congrats!

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  7. tpottDecember 29, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    They're beautiful, use them in good health. Your studio is so large, I'm envious. Also what a fantastic view WOW! Finally, your unpacked. I bet it feels great to see all your stuff again? ;->

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  8. Cindy SharpDecember 29, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    What a beautiful place to work.

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  9. Angela NashDecember 29, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Wow! Love those cabinets and tons of space to cut. Then that amazing view - so lucky!

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  10. mascanlonDecember 29, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Oh how you'll love sewing on a flat surface! And I love the optional back leaf on mine, although the only time it's down is when the whole cabinet gets folded shut and becomes a temporary headboard for a blowup bed. How lovely the studio has come together!

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  11. Needled MomDecember 29, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Those look beautiful!

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  12. DebbieDecember 29, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Very very cool!!!!

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  13. Steph F.December 29, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I love my Koala cabinet!

    Very nice!

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  14. kellyDecember 29, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    so jealous! p.s. we have the same machine! mine's name is birgit.

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  15. KathrynDecember 29, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I have a Koala sewing station and also a cutting table. It's wonderful to have surfaces at the right height rather than using the dining room table. Enjoy! Kathie L in Allentown

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  16. Queenie BelieveDecember 29, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Looks great! Enjoy.
    Have a great day.
    Always, Queenie

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  17. ~Laurie~December 29, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    So happy you are settling in :) I bet you didn't know how talented you are as a carpenter as well ;) I hope 2012 is a healthier year for your family and that it brings the joy that you bring to all of us! Happy New Year Julie!

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  18. UnknownDecember 29, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Looks great and I know what ya mean by your machine seeming to float. I am still waiting for my insert as the original one sent did not fit. You will love your new sewing area. I love mine :-)

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  19. Go-Go KimDecember 29, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    SERIOUS sewing cabinet ENVY!!!!!!!!! Looks AWESOME!!!!

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  20. @prilDecember 29, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    That first picture of you on the floor is a total classic! Made me smile. I am totally diggin' your sewing cabinets. Where did you buy them from?

    @pril
    KoolBeenz-blog.blogspot.com
    For-the-Love-of-Pie.blogspot.com

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  21. JoelleDecember 29, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Jealous.

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  22. TellicoDecember 29, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Your studio is beautiful, so full of natural light. I am afraid I would spend as much time gazing out the window as I would sewing.

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  23. Helen LDecember 29, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Congrats on the new Koala's!! And YOU ARE SO CUTE in those assembling photos :-) Hope you enjoy them for many a year!!

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  24. Denise :)December 29, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    LOL -- it looks almost as fun to build as it is to use!! I so wish I had the space for something like this -- ENJOY! :)

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  25. AmyDecember 29, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Congrats on your new cabinet. It looks like a good quality cabinet.

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  26. Gina C.December 29, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    The cabinets look very stylish.

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  27. BrookeDecember 30, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I absolutely love seeing pictures of peoples' sewing spaces. Your new cabinets are awesome. I set up a new sewing space after Christmas last year and it has been SO FUN to have a work area that I adore. It really inspires creativity!

    Congrats on your new set up! Looks great!!!

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  28. LisaGDecember 30, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Loving your new cabinets, totally want one of those :)

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  29. CAROLADecember 31, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    HERMOSO CUARTO DE COSTURA!!
    FELICIDADES DESDE CHILE.
    CAROLINA.

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  30. Kathy Felsted UsherDecember 31, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    What a nice view out your windows! I wish I had your cabinet set up- how nice. Happy New Year.

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  31. TeresaJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Sew j e a l o u s !

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  32. Dresden QuilterJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    I am so happy you finally got your sewing cabinet. Looks like full steam ahead!

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  33. ReginaJanuary 2, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    I must say I never had 1 second of "buyer's remorse" about buying Koala cabinets. Hope you love yours as much as I love those I bought 11 years ago!

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