I used to use a travel iron with my padded cutting board (sr. moment -- forgot what it's called). But to help with circulation and for exercise, I set up the ironing board and iron in the utility room which is on the opposite end of the house. I now sew a few seams, then walk to the ironing board to do my pressing. It works for me and helps with the old circulation. The only problem I have now is that dadgummit iron has an automatic shut off. I need to go back to the travel iron.