I got this from Sharon Schamber's book, Piec-lique. I got a piece of 3/8 inch plywood, covered it with all cotton batting, fusible web and then a piece of fairly thin canvas. I put in on a folding table a friend found cast off somewhere and it works like a charm! I used to paint and I think I got that canvas at an artist's supply store. It is more firm than the regular ironing board and a better shape for making my art quilts. Also I don't have room for that long board in my studio and anyhow, the regular ironing board too high. This is right next to my machine in an "L" shape so I can just turn to the side and iron. When I'm not using the board I move it and use the table as a desk or I put the cutting mat there for a cutting table.