Car work table

 My husband and I are on a long road trip to Missouri that takes approx. 15 hours to get to our destination.  We both enjoy road trips and like stopping at antique shops and interesting spots along the way.  I always have some sewing to do - usually EPP for the last few years. 

I used a lap table  to make a "work station" to use on this trip and am really enjoying it.  The plastic containers are held in place by double sided carpet tape.  The little glass jar has a large washer glued in the bottom and there is a magnet glued to the table cup holder.  This way it can be easily taken out do dump the trash.  I covered a piece of cardboard with flannel and used the tape to affix it to the table top.  There is even a light that came with the table.

I am enjoying this worktable. No more dropped pins and scissors in the truck.  I can lay out my pieces and everything is so handy.  When we make stops, I just snap the lids back on the plastic containers, put the lid on the jar and set it in my seat, ready to go when we take off again.

I finished the first block.  This picture is taken in the truck, with the block laid out on the back of the table.  There is a bean bag type back that lets you adjust the angle the table sets on your lap.  So far, I have the EPP done on two blocks and will applique them to the background fabric when I get home.  Today we will be visiting some cousins and I will be completing the third block in the hotel.  Tomorrow we are off to Hamilton, Mo....Missouri Star Company.