I had one of the double-sided ones and never used the cutting side of it, either. I think I've just about fried the ironing side of it! I found a small lightweight ironing board at a local department store and it's my iron's new best friend. It's sturdy and hangs on a doorknob. What I really need to do is take the cover off of it and use it as a template for a new cover--before I scorch this one too!