GMarie ~ I have to plan pretty carefully ahead of time on what to work on. I pre-cut the squares so I wouldn't need my large cutting mat. This is a simple pattern that I'm making for charity. The small folding table (from Camping World and sometimes Costco has them) is sturdy enough for my sewing machine. I also brought some fabrics to work on a paper-pieced project if I finish this one and want something else to do.
Looks like I'll be spending some time this afternoon holding down a lawn chair and cross stitching!