thanks everyone for suggestions. sounds like getting up and moving around would be a good idea. also the seat from the auto dept. is worth looking into. i have my ironing board right beside me and i just swivel around to iron. just lazy i guess. thought it would save time from getting up and could get more sewing done. thought i might look at habitat for humanity store or other second hand store just to see what they have and then i would donate my old chairs to them. they are fine if you are not sitting too long. anymore suggestions are greatly appreciated. happy quilting