Consider an old "dressing" table? You can put it on bed risers to make the height better for you to use. Find an ugly one and make it yours with fabric or paint?

I prefer to adapt existing furniture. You can add structural support to counter vibration. I like the furniture section of my local recycle company. It tends to be better quality than thrift store items.

I use a large folding table, the kind you find in a church or library conference room. I can pull it out and move all around it when needed. We have a used office furniture store in my area. Check Goodwill or local thrift stores.

I'm using a kitchen table that has expandable sides - found it on craigslist for $25

Tables for sewing machines
 

I used those folding light weight tables...they work fine for me...have never had the vibration problem...one day I would love to have one of those fancy koala sewing systems... another dream...

We just set up a new sewing/office area for me yesterday. (YEAH!!!!!) It's an L-shaped setup that has a corner section, which I pondered whether to use for sewing, or computing. I think that the computer will go in the corner and the sewing machine will go on one of the "legs" of the set up. It looks like I'll have more room for sewing big quilts this way.

As for the setup itself...they're modular units that you can mix and match. I bought part of these units from Ballard Designs about fifteen years ago. They were originally for our business office. I just recently bought a couple of new sections to create the L shape. Luckily, they still carried the same design. My space is very small and oddly shaped and this solution fit perfectly. Granted, it wasn't a cheap solution, but the furniture is pretty solid and it fit my needs to a T. I figured, get it now, or it shall never be, so I went for it. Now, I'm in the process of organizing and putting all my stuff away in it.

http://www.ballarddesigns.com/furnit...ollections_oho

~ Cindy

I was given an old computer desk that has the top shelves removed, leaving just the desk with a smooth level top. I then bought a hollow door at Fleet Farm and placed it onto the desk. It is wonderful. I have that huge cutting mat from JoAnns, have had it for many years. It fits the door perfectly, and, when I am not cutting, I have lots of room on the door for my sewing machine. It is the best set up I have ever had.

Eleanor Burns has a link on her site how to make a table from a farm table that are really detailed directions.

http://www.quiltinaday.com/freepatte...asp?file=table

That's what I'm using. The pullout keyboard drawer comes in handy for scissors, seam rippers and such.

I use an old farm table--sturdy and real wood--bought it from work when we downsized our display pieces for showrooms but please frequent thrift stores and if you have one near you--Habitat for Humanity resale store---if you cannot find a table or desk, they always have lots of wood, table legs, doors, cabinets, etc