I made me 2 ironing pads. I used cotton batting for the extra ironing cushion. With a piece of material on top, I can remove anytime. The 1st size, is 15" x 15". My sewing area, width is only 22" wide. A L shape area. Works fine for me. The other 1, I made is only 9" x 13. Works fine also. When my dog's are up in my sewing area, and I need to iron, I can grab the smaller 1.