I just took a piece of plywood about 4 ft wide by 6 ft long and covered it with 1 layer of batting and heavy muslin. I lay it over my ironing board when I need it and it works for me. This way I can take it off the board when I need to iron a shirt or something that needs to go over the end like sleeves. Plus I just lean it up against the wall behind the door of my sewing room when not in use.