I cut small pieces all the time on a coffee table. Technically, on a mat that's on the table - but I think most everyone assumed that!
I've also used a flat TV tray for a cutting table. That worked out well, too - for small pieces. Maybe cut the long strips standing up - and then cut the long strips into the smaller segments sitting down? PS Because our couches are kind of low - I sit on a pillow so it's easier to get up. PPS I think it's important to get up and down fairly often - |
I always cut sitting down. I use an office chair with wheels and move around between my cutting table, sewing machine and pressing board. If I had to stand to cut I would be unable to quilt. I have spinal stenosis and I spend my time always looking for someplace to sit. :)
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We have a taller cutting table and I use a saddle stool to sit and cut after I have stood to cut the larger piece into strips of the right size. I also cannot stand for long periods of time.
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I always sit on my couch and use the coffee table to cut things. To me it's much easier than trying to stand for hours!
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I use a bar stool for cutting for any length of time like trimming HSTs. Otherwise, I cut standing, but don't do the whole quilt at once.
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I sit at my dining room table and cut small things, but for cut width of fabric I need to stand.
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I thought everyone sat and cut...I only stand for large cuttings of many layers of fabric
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Originally Posted by SueJ
(Post 5224678)
I managed to stand & cut 6" squares today but my back & feet are in agony. I only stood for 3 hrs tops. I have a low coffee table in my living room & I thought maybe I could sit & cut. Opinions & Thoughts please?
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 5224757)
I cut small pieces all the time on a coffee table. Technically, on a mat that's on the table - but I think most everyone assumed that!
I've also used a flat TV tray for a cutting table. That worked out well, too - for small pieces. Maybe cut the long strips standing up - and then cut the long strips into the smaller segments sitting down? PS Because our couches are kind of low - I sit on a pillow so it's easier to get up. PPS I think it's important to get up and down fairly often - |
I cut while sitting all the time, in fact, I do most of my cutting while sitting. My sewing table is actually an 8 ft. folding table from an office supply and it is just about the right height for me. So, yes, you should be able to make it work.
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