I recently had my main machine in the shop for over a week...this machine sits in a cabinet....so I took my little portable machine and set it on top of the cabinet....yikes! wrecked my upper back and neck for about a week and a half....folks, I can not emphasize the benefit of getting yourwelf a good sewing table where you can set the machine down into the cabinet and adjust the height. I tell new quilters, that if they have to chose between getting a more expensive machine or a good sewing cabinet....go for the cabinet....you can always get a fancier machine later.....if I didn't have a cabinet....I don't think I would enjoy sewing nearly as much....and I keep my iron away from my sewing area...so I have to get up and walk and stand every so often while stitching...really helps....