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01-08-2016, 06:03 AM

#21

maviskw

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Join Date: May 2012

Location: Central Wisconsin

Posts: 4,391

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Originally Posted by Fastpedal

Can someone tell me why it rotates my photos when I upload them? Sorry the photo is so dark.

I can't tell you why, but I can tell you how to fix it now. Right click on the picture. Then click on "View image". The picture comes right side up no matter which way it had been facing, sideways or upside down.

01-08-2016, 06:04 AM

#22

maviskw

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Join Date: May 2012

Location: Central Wisconsin

Posts: 4,391

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Originally Posted by Fastpedal

Can someone tell me why it rotates my photos when I upload them? Sorry the photo is so dark.

01-08-2016, 06:23 AM

#23

jcrilley

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: NE OH

Posts: 671

my son-in-law made one for me and I cannot sew without it. I absolutely love the wide/long ironing space. There is a pattern available, I got mine on line. Pleasant Valley Creations Ironing board and cover

01-08-2016, 07:35 AM

#24

AZ Jane

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Join Date: Feb 2012

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Posts: 2,876

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Originally Posted by quiltingcandy

My homemade big board is only 24 inches across and 48 long. I love it every time I iron large pieces of fabric. It fits behind the door so I can get it out of the way. My DH does not do such projects but when I told a friend of mine about them she wanted one too, so with the help from her DH we bought a piece of plywood ( 1/2 inch ) had it cut in half, then used the ironing board on top, traced it on to the plywood and used 1x1 pieces to outline the ironing board so it keeps it from tilting. Then we glued 2 layers of cotton batting on to the top of the board and a cotton fabric to cover the batting. We stapled the batting and the cotton fabric down, but her DH secured it more by nailing a thin piece of wood over the edge of the fabric. (Not sure that makes sense but it does secure the fabric in place.)

Yep, to get an idea, I'll include a picture, wayyyyyyy less expensive and you could probably do it your self!! Excuse my mess.
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01-09-2016, 11:23 AM

#25

kay carlson

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Join Date: Jan 2007

Location: Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Posts: 857

I'd be lost without mine

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Originally Posted by quiltingcandy

I did almost the same making my 24x48 inch board. I used an old wool blanket someone had shrunken by mistake. By putting manilla file strips on top of the covering fabric (using an upholstery technique) you really secure the fabric tightly and securely. My removable top cover is made of cotton twill with bias tape encasing small diameter nylon rope to provide a nice smooth finish. If you put this type of cover on when it is slightly damp, it will dry nicely to create a smooth surface. Since I use Magic Sizing, I have found using a flat remnant on top of the cover is easy to remove for laundering. You'll love this board and wonder how you ever, ever got anything done without it!

01-21-2016, 05:59 PM

#26

Sheddah

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Join Date: Aug 2012

Posts: 58

Thanks to everyone for your feedback & suggestions. Dear hubby and I will make one when the weather warms. I don't like using the saws in the house. I figured about $35-40 plus tax for the supplies and an afternoon putting it together (after all the shopping is done). Considering all that, I guess $99 is not a bad price to have the Little Board delivered to your door.