I always have a sewing machine on the dining room table (unless guests are coming for dinner). We have a breakfast bar where we have our meals tho (we are empty-nesters).
I also have a huge sewing room in the walk-out basement where my mid-arm, cutting counter, and the rest of my sewing/quilting stuff is. I kind of like it that way cuz I have to get up and move if I need anything from the sewing room.