GailG

I use my peninsula bar. It's convenient to have 3 sides that I can cut from. The height is good, but I find I have better leverage when cutting at the dining table because it puts me over the work. I do have to limit my cutting time because of the back, but I pace myself.

penski

my husband made blocks to put under my table legs so it would be the right height for me

MarySews

My father made taler sawhorses for my mother, lay on a piece of plywood and it is whatever height you like. If you are cutting smaller things, just use your adjustable ironing board.

Thea

I just love my cutting table from Joann's. I've had it for about 1 1/2 years. No back issues.

pam7858

I tooi have a bad back - I out the mat on the island in my kitchen and don't have to bend over. If you don't have an island, I agree with the kitchen counter idea. Good luck!

Para722

I bought a table at Staples and put it on bed risers and it works out fine.

thenonnielady

I agree with Bluelady.....Joann's table is wiggly. Not enough to throw it out, but annoying, anyway.

Retiredandquilting

I have an old three drawer dress on which I put a piece of plywood that is one side covered with a laminate. The plywood is 30 x 55, with a big cutting board on top, leaving room for a light, and other items. You could easily make it any size you want. It is counter height and works great and you get to use the drawers in the dresser to store fabric! I keep my fat quarters in a couple of the drawers.

AnnT

Oh, I'm so envious. That would be just perfect for me! I had a JoAnn's table and used it but it took up too much room open and closed. I finally gave it to someone who promised to give it a good home. Right now,I generally cut seated (if I can) at a 4 x 2' table, I have a card table too, so if I need to cut bigger pieces, I push them together and put the cutting board on top. It's a pain to set up and take down and takes up my entire living roomwhen up but it's what I've got to work with.

Marilynsue

Ok, so maybe being under 5' isn't all that bad! I've never found a surface that is too low for me.....however, I do have a problem with the dining table being too high when I sit down for a meal! :?