My "big" board is 22 by 60 inches done with 3/4 inch plywood covered with batting and Insul Brite fabric. In the past, I have used cotton fabric but the Insul Brite is very durable and lasts longer. It used to sit on top of my Mary Proctor ironing board (my daughter has it now). Six years ago half our basement was finished off and most of it is my quilting space. I purchased a really neat dresser at Salvation Army and cleaned it up good and replaced the hardware drawer pulls, etc. The center has pull out drawers, perfect for threads. I use the back of the dresser to store rulers, etc. One of my better decisions!