To keep sewing machine and pedal still I use that roll stuff from car shops usually very cheap and I cut it up and make 6inch squares to hold on material when free motion quilting( can't stand gloves too hot)

This sounds interesting. I will be going to the Paducah Quilt Show and hope to see it demonstrated there.

What is the name of the roll stuff from car shops?

Love mine. I've used it for a year now. It sits right beside my sewing machine along with my mini Rowenta. Saves a lot of getting up and down. Every seam is pressed closed then pressed open. It makes for such a nicer finish. The finish on the Steady Betty is sort of ..... not sticky at all and not rough at all.... but it holds onto your fabric well - not at all like the slick ironing board covers. I would not give mine up and would buy again if the need arose.