Product Review: Kookaburra Cutting Table
Cutting can be one of the most time consuming parts of making a quilt. It requires precision and attention to detail, and it can be difficult to stay focused if you are cutting in a cramped space or on a surface that isn’t a comfortable, ergonomic height. The Arrow Sewing Kookaburra Cutting Table provides a large surface at just the right height, not to mention nifty storage, to make cutting so much more fun and enjoyable!
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Arrow Sewing has been manufacturing high quality sewing and quilting tables, cabinets, and chairs since 1943. In fact, they’re the number one purveyor of sewing furniture in the US!
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Arrow’s sewing cabinets are designed to be a dedicated workstation for your sewing and quilting. The Kookaburra cutting table is Arrow’s premier cutting table, combining storage, convenience, and function in an unbeatable combination
Kookaburra Cutting Table
The Kookaburra cutting table has two leaves that open to make a large 70 x 40 inch workspace or that can fold down to transform the Kookaburra into a petite 20 x 40 inch cupboard for easy storage. It features wheels, shelves, and drawers making it easy to set up and to move, and it holds all your cutting tools, quilting books, etc. Plus, Arrow makes a custom mat that fits the entire table top!
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Pros & Cons
I think there are a lot of pros about having a dedicated piece of sewing furniture, and, to be honest, I was a little skeptical that it would make that big of a difference. Here are a few honest thoughts:
PROS
Visually beautiful— makes my space brighter and tidier
Sturdy— I’m a rough and tumble human to start with, and I was curious if the leaves would be strong enough to handle piles of fabric bolts. They are!
Cutting/ working at the right height for improved ergonomics (and with a custom mat!)
Fabulous storage. We keep cutting tools and such in the drawers and project trays and quilting books on the shelves
Flexibility: the ability to fold this cutting table down to a fraction of its size and roll it out of the way is amazing!
CONS
A dedicated piece of furniture is an investment. You’ll want to consider your budget and the frequency/ intensity of your sewing time to get the most out of this investment
Storing the mat if you fold up the table is a little annoying because rolling it up and then getting it flat again on the table is a thing
It definitely took two people and several hours to assemble
The Verdict
I love the Kookaburra Cutting Table. It’s aesthetically lovely in my sewing space, plus it makes cutting (never my favorite step in the process to be honest) a lot easier and more comfortable. I love having the large workspace to lay out projects, too, whether I’m arranging blocks or trimming a quilt or cutting out clothes. I love this table!
Use code HOLLYANNE20 for 20% off regular priced chairs & furniture
Resources
Shop Arrow Sewing Furniture HERE and use HOLLYANNE20 for 20% off regular priced items
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