I got smart and finally got a new chair that will raise and lower. I can raise it high enough so I can sit and cut at my table.
I also have my ironing board down to the level where I can sit and iron. So now when I'm sewing, I can sew, then turn and "wizz" over to my ironing board, then back to machine. I don't have to get up. Hubby says it's lazy, I say it's smart!