Notice you included always standing up in your reply Noveltyjunkie. I always thought I could not cut sitting, but since I have Rheumatoid Arthritis standing very long can be a problem. I purchased one of the cutters that has the handle coming out the side and can cut as well sitting down as standing. Of course I had to get a table the right height for sitting and cutting. It's good that we can all do things differently and still have wonderful quilts.