I took a piece of Masonite just bigger than 9x11 and put padding and then ironing board fabric and wrapped it around and glued it down. Trimmed all the edges close. Then on the back side I glued a fine grit and paper to holding down fabric while marking it. This si portable and gives me a double use. It goes into my kit for classes. I take my portable travel iron and it sits right beside my sewing machine during class. Jan