My wall is too short, I too did not think it would matter. It does. I hate having to guess if the bottom is laying right. I don't know why I hung it so low, I have 9 foot ceilings, but I am only 5 foot, maybe that is why. But I have the same little stool that you have and it goes everywhere with me. If you can possibly move it higher, you should. I am sure that you have many more bedsize quilts in your future.