I did something similar to Scissor Queen. I had inexpensive kitchen base cabinets for the bottom and a 2'x4' piece of cheap plywood as the ironing board. I covered the board with several layers of cotton batting and muslin. I stapled the muslin to the bottom of the board. I've had it for several years, and while the center of the muslin is a little darker from the hot iron, it still has the orginal cover, and the board pretty much stays put without any sliding around. Best thing is that you really dont need a dresser or table to put it on. Sometimes I just put it on a bed and iron there. Sometimes I'll even carry it to quilt retreats and drop it on any available table or even on the floor. The 2'x4' size easily fits in my trunk.