GrandmaLKB Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 I am sure I've read this somewhere before, but in doing a search I couldn't find it. What is the proper height for your quilting table when standing ?? I'm wondering if this could be some of my lower back problems. After just a couple of hours, I start hurting. Been reading the posts about the Dansko shoes, too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Years ago in a Sally Terry APQS maintenance class she said-- The top of the front roller should hit you at the bottom of your ribs. After much searching I found the bottom of my ribs and adjusted the height. It is higher than you think would be correct, but it turned out to work well for me. This is the roller that forms the flat quilting field, not the higher one that you use to load the quilt top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thanks Linda..............Tomorrow, I will have to go and and check my table height AND see if I can find my ribs ! They are under there somewhere............:P:P:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 When I took a class from Dawn I believe she said belly button height for the backing roller. I think that is just about rib height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I too have heard the belly button rule. I like mine a little higher than that when standing so maybe my belly button has drooped like so other parts :mad:. LOL I have the hydraullic lift and use it all the time. Just a 1/2" can make a huge difference. Hubby got tired of hearing me say we had to raise or lower it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I used the 3 B's method. Bar goes between the bellybutton and boobs!:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Mine is really too high but as low as it will go! I am only 5' tall. I used to be taller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakitten Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I also heard what Merry Jo said, but no one specified whether this was with or without undergarments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 HA!!! Yep - In my case, it would dictate whether it was above or below the bellybutton! I got hydraulics, and it's made all the difference in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Originally posted by Merryjo2003 I used the 3 B's method. Bar goes between the bellybutton and boobs!:P :P:P OK, I raised my machine up a good 1/2" this morning and that seemed to help, but I think I can go a little higher yet. I put the bar near where my bellybutton "should" be, not where it is now.......I did eventually find my ribs, but think that might be a bit too high. I am only 5'3".......used to 5'4"........darn gravity !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njquiltergirl Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 When I got my machine, I was told between your bra line and belly button. Depends on your arms too, I'd guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Mine is 39 1/2". About an inch and a half under my bra line. I like it that high - keeps my back straighter and not a lot of pain as I quilt... I'm now just under 5' 3" - I was 5' 5"... Old age/bones are making me shorter! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Sylvia, Himself took the legs from the Lenni, to a welder. He cut 2"off, and above where the inside part hits the highest. He welded them back together, and did a great smooth job and then painted it black like the legs were from the factory. He really did a terrific job on them. It has really made a difference, and he charged us way below average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Linda S. does hydrolics raise these falling "things" ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 At 5FT nothing, I can't do much but like where it's at from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 On my Mille, from the front of the machine, I call it a boob bar. I keep it right between belly button and boobs. My Liberty I keep a bit higher for better visibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 My work surface is at a comfortable elbow height. I've tried lower and higher and that seems to work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Well, I raised my quilting table up another inch this afternoon. So, now the top of the belly bar is about 33" from the floor. I haven't tried quilting yet, but it feels comfortable standing there and holding the machine handles. I need to make myself bring my quilting area closer to me instead of reaching to the back. I have the automatic advance, so it's not that big a deal to roll up or down. I just think I'll reach over there and then I am straining my back. So, when doing detail work, I will try to remind myself to bring the area to me instead of reaching over. I don't do work from the back of the machine very often, but it also feels better from that side. So, time will tell ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna sco Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Is this the same measurement if you are sitting down to quilt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 OK, I have raised my table a good 1 1/2" and quilted over 2 hours straight this morning without back pain !!!!! Yayyyy............before, I was hurting after just an hour. I only stopped for a while to get some lunch. What a treat to be able to work longer without back pain. As far as the question about sitting down............I can still sit if I want to. I just raised my stool up a few notches and it works fine. I stand most of the time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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