I have just discovered my new favorite tool and it is called Steady Betty. It cost me about $48. I am not too sure about the price. I can't remember numbers very well. I bought the 17 inches square. It really gets the wrinkles out when I iron my fabric on it. My iron and the ironing board are old and even survived a chord chew by a puppy. The iron has very poor steam. With the Steady Betty what you lay it on or what you lay on it will not move. It is worth the money.
My most useful adaption was buying a Singer design square metal case with a handle on top. I filled it with all my safety pins I use for sandwiching my quilts. The weight helps to keep my pinning area wrinkle free.
The most wasted buy was the pounce. It was highly recommened like the basting gun I am sure. I could never make it work right no matter what I tried. Including hints offered on this board. I finally threw it away but I kept the chalk. I find I have less mess if I just use a small paint brush.