I have a used computer desk that I found at GOODWILL for $7.50..........I have it sitting beside my sewing machine, so can just turn my chair from the machine to this desk and I cut out on that...........can do it sitting down, so no back problem.I have a large cutting mat; I also have one of the small portable ironing boards, and I sit that on top pf the desk when I am sewing and want to press each square.