VCINWA makes a lot of good points. If you can, get your machine top level with the top of your table. If you don't have a cabinet that allows you to sink the machine down, there are a few alternative. Many people have cut a hole in a regular table or desk, made something below to hold the machine at the correct level so sewing bed of machine is level with table, and then used there own extended table (which most Bernina's come with) or a purchased acrylic table that fits right up to your machine and extends out to cover the hole. There are also many cabinets and portable tables that can be found on the internet. Laura Day offers a couple on her site. So does Hancocks and Joann's. The lower height of the machine and level surface "REALLY" makes FMQ'g a lot more comfortable and gives you a lot more control.