Elise1

Thanks for the great idea. I will pick up door stops tomorrow.

My back is sore now from sewing all day.

Elise

dreamboat

No tilt for me.

thrums

My husband made one for me after I tried one made by Pfaff. It works great and easier on the back. To prevent sliding I use a piece of the rug no-slip pads.

tmg

Me too!

taciage

When you use the doorstops are you setting them all the way up to the back edge, or do you have to play with the angle? Haven't tried them yet, but will be!

Terri5

What a wonderful idea for any kind of sewing. I too have a bad back and neck and this would have to improve your posture to some degree where you would not be so sore or be on a strain, thanks for the great tip! I look forward to reading this board every morning first thing!

Digitabulist

I did this years ago....handy for taking to classes and retreats as well.

Sallyflymi

I tilt my machines. Is much easier to see and work with.

Julie in NM

Tilt? Yes using a book

purrfectquilts

I do have my machine and tables both tilted. The table the machine sits on has 3/4 inch blocks under the back table legs and the machine itself has a foam wrist support under the back of it. This is the type of pad used to rest your wrists on while working at the computer.

My cutting table has blocks of about 1 1/2 inches under its back legs. Our friend used a hole saw to cut a notch for the table legs into these blocks so they don't shift.

And, I have another set of 4 blocks, made the same way, that raise the table height 4 inches .... which makes the table a good height for stand up cutting or pressing.

I would not be able to work without these blocks!!!