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    Old 01-09-2011, 11:17 AM
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    at home I have a table that hubby made me also,

    but I am at my son's for the winter and I use the island in the kitchen...

    it is an extension of the countertops and is a perfect height...

    sure helps with the back.........
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    Old 01-09-2011, 11:18 AM
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    Before I moved to a one bedroom apartment, I had a wonderful drop-leaf table and cutting mat that I purchased at JoAnn’s (on sale of course). I used it for cutting and layering small quilts. I really miss it. Now I have a 4’ folding table. Need to get some pvc pipe to raise it to a better height. Also gave up a nice kitchen table in order to have room for my “sewing studio”. On the plus side, not as much house to clean, more time to quilt! Also have two nice closets. Use one for fabric stash.
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    Old 01-09-2011, 11:49 AM
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    Make sure you have a chair that you seat comfortable and you can cut awhile. Although i don't use the rotary cutter. It is harder to cut. I use cutting blocks or rulers and trace with fabric pencil and cut with sizzors.
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    Old 01-09-2011, 12:42 PM
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    I cut on 2 banquet tables put together. My DH made a frame for the legs to go into so it would be higher. Works great and is easier on the back.
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    Old 01-09-2011, 12:46 PM
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    Yep the back ache from cutting is quiet annoying i do tend to cut lent over my coffee table and move about but i always end up with backache when ever i do the cutting fabric but my hubby has offered to make me a wooden cutting table to make it easy
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    Old 01-09-2011, 01:01 PM
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    Originally Posted by leonajo
    I cut on a white folding table. I just take my time and cut , when my back gets tired, I just move around or do something else. Maybe stretch some. I do not go asfast as most, but Piecing for me, is to relax. So I try and not hurry....
    ditto- helps me take time and do it accurately too. Good luck.
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    Old 01-09-2011, 01:20 PM
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    I would worry the pressure you have to put on it would colapse the ironing board and the ironing board surface is so narrow.
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    Old 01-09-2011, 01:23 PM
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    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?
    Are your washer or dryer an option?
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    Old 01-09-2011, 07:27 PM
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    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..
    That's what I did. It's great .Did it on a 6ft Banquet table.
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    Old 01-09-2011, 10:57 PM
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    Dear Pioneerlady, you must be really young. I can't even get down on the floor let alone do all that there. If I happen to fall down there it is even harder to get up than to get down. How on earth do you do it?
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