ironing board covers--mine was too padded...

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04-28-2011, 05:14 PM

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Ramona Byrd

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Originally Posted by quiltingmania

I got a thrifted 100% wool blanket then made a cover with an old sheet, it works like a charm. That was what my mama always used.

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That's what I've had for many years. My DH's old Army blanket with a sheet over it. I've been thinking of looking for another old Army blanket and making a new one, this one is getting pretty shabby looking. I think I changed it when youngest son was big enough to put some grape kool aid on it and spilled some purple dye on it. He'll be 43 next month.

04-28-2011, 05:29 PM

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xsquilter

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I use a table top ironing board more often than my floor one. The cover is not heavily padded at all. I put a baby receiving blanket (repurposing!) on top of the cover then a cotton pillow case. Works perfectly for me!
Maureen

04-29-2011, 07:30 AM

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mtspools

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Originally Posted by barnbum

and it drove me nuts--so I ripped the padding out. It felt like the pressing was distorting the squares. I bought the cheapest cover because I liked that it was solid blue, :roll: but the foam padding was not helpful. I never would have anticipated this problem.

Now I'm ironing with just two covers on the board--and it's almost too hard. But it's better than too soft! :|

Anyone want to suggest the best padding? Maybe I should cut a piece of Warm & Natural for a pad?

I use old blanket. works great for me.

04-29-2011, 03:11 PM

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Becky Crafts

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I sometimes iron on a folded dishtowel so my ironing board won't wake everyone in the whole county as I try to extend the legs at 1:30 a.m., and it works great! I'd just try to find a towel that works for you & make it fit.

04-29-2011, 03:26 PM

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athenagwis

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I didn't read all the comments, but I actually threw a piece of folded Warm & Natural over my sewing table with a towel on top and it works great!! It gives that extra lift, but it isn't too spongy.

Good luck!
Rachel