I have a 6 ft table that is used for cutting some things. I have a 4 ft table that is beside my machine to cut while sewing blocks. I have one of the JoAnn's foldable tables that has an ironing over on it for big things like ironing backings and quilt tops. I also have the cutting mat that goes with it so for trimming up quilts it's great. I have a small pressing mat that is on the left side of my machine and two ironing boards that I use for various things. Like keeping my quilt from hanging over the side of the table and the back when doing bigger things. I have an entire basement so space has never been the issue. If it were, I would get the biggest I had room for. That's just my opinion.