Having a mat to put your machine on makes it much easier to slide your machine back and forth on the table when you need a bit of space in front of you for pinning and cutting. (Picture shows the machine behind the mat so that you can see the whole mat - The machine fits on the centre rectangle.)
 
Make your own with this pattern. 
 
or
 
I can provide the full kit for you and you don't even need to leave the house! click Here