Am I the only one with a sewing work station that goes into the room as opposed to being placed up against a wall? My machine and 6-foot cutting/work table are back-to-back, sides to the wall. Pieces being sewing move onto the table and doesn't get scrunched up against a wall. True, my current sewing room is bigger than 9x9, but I once had a smaller room and a smaller work table, so it can work. Just a thought for what works for me. Besides, facing a wall makes me feel claustrophobic! :)