I have bad knees so cannot stand to cut so I cut at the table sitting down. I had trouble at first if I used a long broad ruler holding it so now use the 3 inch by 12 inch and cut across the width of fabric folded in fourths practise has made this work for me when cutting templates I cut in strips to cover the needed mat. for the template and can turn it on the mat to reach well while sitting. We all have to learn to work around our discomforts and aches and pains but you can find a way that works for you. My sister cut at her kitchen cabinet also my daoughter has a standard cutting table that is great for her height and ease in cutting standing so anything that works is allowed. Good Cutting