I am new and have a question.
#82
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Joplin, Missouri
Posts: 1,058
Oh ouch! yes, indeed cutting on an eating table is much too low.. You'll give up before you even get started because your back will feel like it's killing you! If I have to cut on something other than my cutting table in the basement (36" high) I cut on my kitchen counter which is also a standard 36".... I've also cut on top of my dresser in the bedroom, but I can only use my smaller mat on it, still it works better than the table. I tried the ironing board, but it is not stable enough.. the top of a clothes dryer will also work.. sometimes that's handy..
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#83
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 18
Originally Posted by featherweight
If that is the only place you have to cut, I would recommend getting some bed risers and it will at least raise your table another 5 to 8 inches by putting under the legs of the table , if that is possible..
#85
You know the fold up tables that KMart and Target sell, I have one of those. It has adjustable legs, the legs fold in, the table folds in half and has a handle, it was about $36.00. Before I got my sewing room, I used to travel around the house with my table working where I could find space and quiet. I think its about 6ft long. On the highest leg setting it stands I believe 36inches or more. I have 2 of those tables in my sewing room, 1 with my cutting board on it and the other with my sewing machine on it with the legs on a lower setting.
#86
If you have the space on your kitchen counter it is better than leaning over the table, it will kill your back. I have a cutting table but I didn't get one for sereral years after I started quilting. I watched JoAnn's and got one on sale, they fold down on the side so if you are limited on space you could fold it up
#87
Originally Posted by OhSewJoyful
I am brand new to "trying" to quilt and have been cutting fabric on a cutting mat on my kitchen table and I have to take frequent breaks because leaning over so much is a little hard on the back. How do others cut without this problem? Taller cutting area maybe?
#88
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Duluth, Mn
Posts: 50
My husband built a table for me with legs that screw up or down, so I can adjust to the right height I need. The table is 24X36 exact size of my cutting borad. I hope this helps and is real easy to amke and very inexpensive too. nanasue
#90
Originally Posted by OhSewJoyful
Thanks for all the suggestions. I will definately try some of them. I kinda figured since I am only 5' 1" the kitchen table would work, but found out different.
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