Oh hey I like the idea of a wooden table tray one! I would like one of those for my laundry room. I might have to make one of those. But, it would be kind of short, huh?

I bought an ironing board hangs on a door. It folds up when not in use and does not take up much room. I also have the June Taylor one that is a cutting mat on one side and ironing pad the other - It is 12 x 18 works great for smaller pieces.

I use mine while sewing, it is next to my sewing machine, when I am finished it is right there to use so I am always sitting down.

I got some wood from my dad tonight. I'm going to cover it with batting and fabric and use that. :)

I started putting my new ironing board together. And this is where I'm at.....(see pictures)

My stapler worked at first but then it wouldn't work any more and the nails I have are too long for the board. So for the moment it's being held together with scotch tape.

The tape will hold until you get more staples.
You did a nice job on that ironing board.
I reading all the other solutions, also.
I have some wooden trays that may have found a use ... I have been using a towel laid over a piece of 3/4 inch plywood (a cutout for a sink, I think) ... however, the finish on it has some gaps and I find the towel will flip seams around/over at a most inopportune time.
Nice thread, quilters! Thank you for the question and all those answers.
This is all so fun!

Great and creative ironing boards! Here's a tutorial that would make a nice travel ironing pad.

http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot....-tutorial.html