Several years ago I splurged on a Big Board which I use on my bed when I'm ironing quilt pieces (and reluctantly ironing other things too). I love it. There's no pointed edge, just a large flat surface. It's heavy duty but lightweight enough that I can put it away easily. I just stand it up on the side of my dresser and it's always there. It's also doubled as a bar (over a regular ironing board) and/or extra table when I've had company. One of my best investments.