i just bought it the other day and have used it once so far. I seem to like it. I like the fact that i can turn the material and don't have to move my body around the table. it costs around $32.00 and i got it half price that made me like it even more. as for it being sturdy i think it is. it is made by olfa. but then again i have only been quilting for around a year now. so you may want to see what others opions are also. i have seen people use them on simply quilts and that is when i decided i wanted to get one.