Like Pam and Vicki, I have the buy-by-the-yard mat from Lowes. I have one on each side of the machine and one that does double duty between my cutting table and my pressing table.
Really? I feel silly now but I'm still afraid. It's probably all froze up after all these years of never moving. I'll have to try it, after a couple shots of tequila. For courage, you know.
I have a Horn cabinet too. I love having the flat sewing space. The cabinets are well made and very sturdy. I have to say though, I have never used the lift. I had such a hard time getting it at just the right level that I've never wanted to mess with it.
I have a customer that brought me a Quilter's Dream Wool batting for the latest quilt I did for her. It was very nice to quilt. I don't know what it will be like over the long haul however.
I've always used Warm and Natural cotton but I decided recently to branch out. I purchased a couple of different battings to try. The one I'm using right now is the Quilters Dream Blend. I'm hoping to get a little more definition with the poly. So far so good.