I have a sewing desk (saunders??) in the corner of the living rm. I made a rather large sewing mat & covered w/ batting & nice fabric.......that is on the floor next to the desk...I lay things out on the dining rm table...we made it smaller last week....took 2 leaves out) I have yet to sandwich anything yet on this smaller table......we all do the best w/ what we have & DEAL w/ it ! I do not have to put everything away now......so I look at that as a major blessing !