Anyway, I certainly didn't like the prices of some of the sewing tables that you could find online, some upwards of $800-plus they were really big with lots of drawers and such and I was looking for something simple. I started checking out Craig's list and other online sites for either a table or desk that someone wanted to sell or donate. I decided to run into the ARC thrift store a couple Saturdays ago (remembering Saturday is 1/2 off day) after I made a donation myself and lo and behold, there was an old kitchen table calling out to me. It had some fun spindle legs like I wanted and a wood top, it was nice and long; plenty big enough for two machines; possibly three...easy to move my chair around from machine to machine. In fact, the more I thought about it, I could also use it as a cutting table when needed and avoid hauling all my goodies up to the dining room table, or using the floor....I knew with some TLC, I could fix this baby up! And how can you beat a $59.99 sticker price? So, that meant $30.00! Really???
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After approximately 90 minutes, Mr.Clean and I had finished and uncovered a table that I could definitely work with. It had a nice butcher block top that needed to be sanded to remove the larger gouges and are those really fork marks? I definitely need an ultra smooth table which can't snag any fabrics that I'm working with. The clean up and multiple hours of sanding took all of Day One--I was whooped. That impromptu trip to the thrift store and subsequent project, was in between my other Saturday chores.
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After the decorating was finished, the top was sanded a few more times, then I decided to use wood wax versus any type of varnish or shellac for the finish (that was my husband's idea). It added a natural luster, without any residue. You rub it in and buff with a clean cloth; my husband did this for me (thanks babe)...he added three coats. I am so pleased! It's functional and fun and is everything I hoped for....
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Now, in the weeks to come, it's another trip to ARC to drop off the sewing table that I've always disliked and see if I can find a chair that I can re-purpose and ditch the folding chair. Can't wait! (ssshhh...don't tell my husband)![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-NvRAo0kbWQrHldHUWJlDTE_NuhtvpNfBbnhPgoWEBQqA1MUqSlHgFRMGNQN2Tye1g7O6MRKao5ZO3O5csd-61_34WN9m971sMZHo4f_4_PilUGp41QMLrtFO4l5BhQy3D06K4kqZn5I/s640/IMG_3237.JPG)
Now, in the weeks to come, it's another trip to ARC to drop off the sewing table that I've always disliked and see if I can find a chair that I can re-purpose and ditch the folding chair. Can't wait! (ssshhh...don't tell my husband)
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