When I have smaller pieces, I cut out on the ironing board. When I have larger pieces, I cut out on the floor. When I pin the quilt together, I have a long folding table that I bring in from the porch whenever I need it, set it up in the living room and when I am done pinning, take it down, put it away and that's it! The rest is done in a rocking chair!!!! Edie
PS - The back is going to hurt any way you cut it, to coin a phrase, so when I finish, I just lay down on the floor and stretch the old 73 year old spine from one wall to the other! HELPS!!!!