I would certainly check into using a Steady Betty.

I had one of these and the surface was just too small. There are cutting/slash ironing units available at JoAnn's that you can use your 40 or 50% off coupon for that are a lot better. You just have to remember which side you are using at the time. I don't like the cutting side at all. The whole unit rocks when I try to cut, but I will keep it for the ironing part.

Bed, bath and beyond, have a neat roll up ironing surface. I have one of these at our fifth wheel camp and love it. The back is kind or rubbery so it sticks to the table it is a decent size for blocks. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...pad/1017670379

Amazon sells a lot of different varieties of ironing mats. http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_293wploh8f_b

Igot a board that fabric came on, wrapped it with warm and natural batt, cover it with a pc of muslin and it works perfect for smaller pcs or blocks to iron on and fits well on any table.

I found a small desk and put. It on the other side of my sewing. Machine. Padded it for all of ironing.

My hubby took a 18x18" board (plywood or chip board), covered it with batting and then with fabric. We duct taped the batting and fabric on. I use it all the time. We made me a longer one.....28" long, but it's too clumsy for me to use. I had a big 3 foot by 3 foot one on my table and LOVED that. I donated it to my quilt group when we downsized and went on the road RVing full-time. I like the SOLID feel of it.....the blocks press nice and flat. :) Oh.....and CHEAP!

I made an table side ironing surface using a TV tray. Lots of how to's on line. I love it....no worry about damaging the dining room table

I fold the heat resistant fabric used for making pot holders four layers, cover with a towel and iron away. It works great.

I just move my ironing board into my sewing room. Husband even likes to iron now because he can watch the tv.

I have a small folding ironing board I use for travel and meetings that has a pull-out shelf for holding my iron. I bought it years ago at JoAnn's with a coupon. Recently I purchased a smaller one that I needs extra padding and a new cover. It will take up less space in my sewing room and will go to retreats with me. I used a 50% coupon at JoAnn's a month or so ago to purchase this one for $14.99. I also recently picked up a ham which is very portable.