I travel on sewing, crafting and quilting retreats a couple of times a year and sew monthly for charity.  This will be the perfect solution for a mat to go under my machine as well as an ironing surface so I do not always have to stand in line at the ironing boards.  It is well constructed of sturdy materials.  Having places for scraps, scissors, reading glasses and extra needles is a bonus.  Very happy with this purchase and will be traveling with me throughout the years.