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Old 01-10-2011, 04:41 AM
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I always stand when I cut, and I am very tall. I haven't found a comfortable height table to cut at yet, I use the kitchen counter and cut just a little at a time. I find if I change tasks frequently, my back doesn't hurt so much when I'm done.
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Old 01-10-2011, 06:19 AM
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Alot of ladies in my quilting club can set down while cutting,but it does'nt work for me so I just bought a $49.99 on sale Joann's cutting table love it
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Old 01-10-2011, 06:41 AM
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Bed risers work great! At a local store named Ollies they have a table that folds up and is able to be adjusted to many different heights. Perhaps you could find something similiar in your area
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Old 01-10-2011, 07:06 AM
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Welcome from Virginia
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Old 01-10-2011, 07:55 AM
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I bought a folding table at walmart and put the bed risers under
it is a perfect table and height. So for under $50. you can have
a good cutting area and no back pain.
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Old 01-10-2011, 11:07 AM
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I am very new too but I found putting the cutting mat on top of a closed washing machine was perfect for cutting (plus the ironing board is right there too :D
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Old 01-10-2011, 11:52 AM
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ialso liked my ironing board, I usually use my dining table (I'm only 5'1) but remembered I cut out quite a lot of things right after Thanksgiving and used my ironing board, it was wonderful!
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Old 01-10-2011, 12:25 PM
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Just get that sucker up as high as you can, any way you can, to keep from bending much. I have a similar problem and it definitely hinders me.
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Old 01-10-2011, 12:45 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?
I use my counter tops since they are waist high on me.
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Old 01-10-2011, 04:53 PM
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I have an old Drafter's table...just the right height..Also have a drop leaf craft table that Joann's sells for cutting and you can buy the large cutting mat that goes with it...again just the right cutting height...Use a coupon or wait for it to go on sale.
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