Yes, your cat would dump your pillow off a table that size....mine did. I was using a TV tray table, about the same size as a Tablemate and the pillow extended beyond the table. My cat tried to use it as a stepping stone to the cat tower. He got yelled at, but my pillow was still upside down. Since you have such a critter around, you might want to look for a slightly larger table that can support the whole pillow (and the cat also, if necessary.)
Generally, the Tablemates are considered good -- sturdy enough for a lace pillow. It's nice for transporting because it folds up and is not really heavy. Be sure it's a real Tablemate, though. There are some knockoff tables that aren't as good. I got caught with one of those. The tabletop does not fasten so it's flat. There's always a slant so things slide off. And it's harder to adjust the legs. You want to be able to adjust the table without six tools and a strongman. The lacemakers here like the adjustable table made by Rubbermaid or Lifetime with a table size about 20 x 30.. It adjusts to four different heights, and is very sturdy. My cat leaps on and off it without any problem. It's great for local demos but would not travel on a plane to a conference. It doesn't fold up as small as a Tablemate and would not fit in a suitcase. Consider carefully just how you would use the table. where and when. Then get the table that best suits your own purposes. Alice in Oregon ----- Original Message ---- From: Beth Marshall <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 12:39:29 AM Subject: [lace] Pillow stands (was: larger pillows) Tamara's reference to the Table-mate reminds me of a question I'd been meaning to ask: The Table-mate available on Amazon UK has a usable surface 22" wde by 16.75" deep, so my 18"/20"/22" pillows would overhang the back of the table. Given that once bobbins are hung in the weight of the pillow is more at the front of the pillow than the back, would one of these tables be stable with a large pillow on? Has anyone tried one and found out? (And what might happen when my fairly heavy young cat jumps onto the back of the pillow to "help"? Though ending up on the floor under a fairly heavy pillow a couple of times should cure even Silly Sid of leaping before he looks!) Beth Cheshire, UK - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
