MargeD

Since I have a problem with my back, standing and cutting has not been an issue, I have to sit down, so my dining room table (with a cutting mat of course) works well, and I have a very sturdy folding table, that is up all the time, so I can sew/cut, as well as store a few things underneath. I do find a chair with rollers to be very helpful to roll around the table when cutting or pinning quilts.

wolflady

My DH, put plastic pipe under my folding table legs, works great.

carolynjo

If you can, get gallon cans from a cafeteria. Put concrete in them to an equal height. Set your table legs into the cans. While they are heavy to move around, they will not wobble and you can make them any height you need.

An alternative is to purchase PVC pipe larger than the table leg you wish to put into the pipe. Drill holes through the pipe on opposite sides of the pipe and slide a stove bolt through the holes and secure the nut. Drop the table leg into the pipe and it will rest on the stove bolt. It will be very sturdy and is easy to set up and remove and you can set the bolts at any height you require.

diamond68

I used some cement blocks to lift my old kitchen table. The height is just right but needed to make sure they were far enough under to not attack my toes

desertrose

I have a folding cutting table from Joann's it's sides fold down and it's only 16" wide when not in use and it's on wheels. It's on sale often and can be used for a bbuffet table for parties. PVC pipe wouks great for raising table legs tot he right height. Good Luck and save your back from aching by raising the table. :D

justflyingin

Well, if you are older than 8, I'd agree with you. I can't imagine cutting on the floor! Ever! :)

madamekelly

When I bought my dining table 4 years ago, I opted for the 'counter' height set because it is the perfect height to cut my fabric while sitting in the matching chairs, or standing.

ImMiksMom

I have a legs/table top from Ikea (Vika Artur) and love it. The legs resemble a saw horse and adjust high enough for me to cut comfortably (I am 5ft4in). You can pick the table top size from a bunch that they ahve to suit your needs.

wraez

Yes I know friends who use this technique and love it, cuz you can make it the height specific to YOUR needs.

habell07

Bed risers work great!! I got mine at walmart. They saved my back from aching when I cut and layer the quilt together.