Sometimes I cut sitting down on a coffee table but mostly I cut on a high table that I got at Sam's. It is a table that folds and has 3 different height adjustments on it. I also use 2 2x6 under each leg (cut them long so they span 2 legs for stability) to add further adjustments. The highest adjustment on the legs plus the extra 3" that I get from the 2x6 is just right and no back aches. This arrangement works great for sandwiching quilts as well. I have an ironing pad on half of it and cutting mat on the other half so press there too. Do whatever works for you so that you are comfortable is my motto.