Vat

I have a roll around chair. Not onlydoes it roll it has five legs which makes it more evenly balanced, it raises and lowers, and the arms 'roll' back to be out of the way, the this allows the chair to roll right under my sewing table
out of the way. Loved it so much we also bought one for the computer. Picked it up at Walmart for around $70 (I
think).

celwood

I have a bad back and my husband bought me an ergonomic chair that is great for my back. Little did he know that now I can quilt longer than I used to....LOL

carolaug

I also love the arms on my chair.

Debbie C

I think a good chair with great back support is as important as your sewing machine. I have never sat in a comfortable folding chair.

QuiltE

Oh how true ... I have always wondered who designed folding chairs, as I have yet to find any that are comfortable or at a right height ... for anything!!

A good chair is valuable as a sewist ... less strain on your back, plus the height adjustability is important according to the task.

I have a drafting chair, which at its lowest is about the highest a standard chair goes. The low setting is perfect when I am straight stitching, yet I like it a little higher when I get into quilting mode. Higher still, I can sit up to my cutting table if I want to sort patterns or design PP patterns, etc.

gramma nancy

I think comfort is way more important than style. Try out every chair you are considering of both styles and think about sitting in them for hours. You want to come away from an afternoon of quilting with a sense of satisfaction in your accomplishments, not a loss of sensation in your behind.

caspharm

I love my rolling chair. I also know that one of my quilting teachers fell off of her non-roller chair trying to pick something up and broke her leg.

I use an office chair mat under my chair (I also have carpet) and it works great. I bought a floor model at PIQF of the sewer's chair, but I think any decent roller chair without arms would be fine. I even take my chair to classes where I know they use folding chairs. Otherwise, I get a back ache. I had sciatica a few years ago and sitting in a folding chair prolonged periods of time irritates it.

toverly

Most folding chairs sit with the sitter leaning back into the backrest. A good ergonomic chair has height, seat tilt and back tilt adjustments that fit the person.

meanmom

I have been shopping for a new chair. Mine isn't very comfortable. I haven't found one I like. It has to roll. I prefer no arms and it need to be height adjustable. I like to sit up higher when I FMQ vs when I sew. ANy suggestions on a good brand.

Material Witness

I have a small rolling chair that is uncomfortable for the computer, but for some reason is great for sewing. Can't explain that. But it is small, and fits in my crowded room.