I made a big board that fits over my old ironing board, which I got from my parents ( 66 yrs. ago a wedding present). It's heavy with 3 metal legs and a wood top, but still works fine. While I'm piecing, I have a Quilter's Square 'n Press on top of a short plastic drawer tower, that sits to the right of me. I don't need to get up to press pieces, just swivel a bit to the side and it's right there. I have a long extension cord on my iron so I can bring it back over to the ironing board without needing to unplug it. It works for me.