Me too - works great!

I used 3 layers of felt on the top and covered it with the silver ironing board fabric I purchased at Joann's . I used 1 layer of felt on the bottom to prevent snagging. I put this on a 2'X4' piece of 5/8" plywood. I either place this on top of my ironing board or a table when using.

I also used the Insulbrite (with the shiny side facing up toward the iron). Underneath it I put a layer of batting and above the Insulbrite, I used a heavy cotton (not as heavy as duckcloth) in a cream color. Although the printed fabric looks so pretty, I didn't want a print because I didn't want to confuse my eyes when working with quilt pieces.

I covered mine with a striped ticking fabric. I got it as straight as I could and use the "lines" to help insure everything is running even and straight. Not perfect, but it helps.

I decided on two layers of cotton batting and a layer of the silver ironing board fabric. If I don't like it I will just add a layer of cotton fabric over the top of it. I used scraps for the first layer of batting and the second layer was just two pieces so it was nice to get rid of some of my batting scraps.

great idea, I'm going to snuggle up to my DH and see if he'll make me one!

wow, love your ironing board

LOL I was just thinking the EXACT same thing!!

i used a couple layers of warm and natural and then covered it with the silver cloth and stapled it down.

Aside from the slippery-ness of the silver fabric .... any other benefits?