Reading thru these suggestions, thank the good Lord that we have husbands that help us get set up to quilt. I find it simply amazing how they are able to read our thoughts and responses to what we love. Itsn't it great. Casi, use the table in the RV for now. Good idea. It will get you off the floor and able to cut fabric at same time. When you get further along and get that larger mat, you will find something that suits your needs well. Right now I use the kitchen counter and I have been quilting for over 16 years. I put my mat away after each use. It works. My DH bought me a beautiful sewing cabinet for Christmas a couple years ago and I never take it down. Will be nice when I can actually open it up to the full length it can go and put my mat there. The family room is still being used with kids. Oh well, I still get to have fun in the process of time.