I have a desk I am going to use as an ironing table when the room finally gets done, but I have looked all over the net for the metalic ironing board fabric in yard form but can't find it. Instead I think I am going to use Gingham so I have the squares to use for measuring/squaring. My issue is what to put under it for the best ironing results. I hate ironing so I would like it to be as painless as possible. should I use all cotton batting only, Wool blanket, Foil, Foam???? What do you use and why? Thanks