Evelynquilts

my cutting table is right next to my sewing machine...I set up my ironing mat right at the corner next to me...got out my old travel iron and it works great...

farscapegal

I have my iron on the other side of the room from my machine. I don't like sitting that long and prefer getting up and moving around even if it means a 100 times a day (or more).

Sybil

MadQuilter

I have a small ironing board that I can set up by my machine OR I have dropped the hight of my regular board level with the sewing table and set it next to the machine.

Can't say a lot of good things about that iron for standard press work (great for applique).

I still get up and walk to the ironing board or I'll have a flat butt at the end of a project.

Lacelady

I iron right next to my sewing machine, with a small table top board, and a travel iron, the kind you take on holiday with. Mine has a collapsible handle, though it never gets folded up. It has steam capability, but I generally use a water spray bottle instead. I do have one of the clover mini irons, but only use that infrequently, mostly for applique.

CindyBee

You will definitely want to incorporate some of the ideas here! I am fortunate to have a table with an extension that I set up my ironing pad and my iron on. All I have to do is swivel to my left. The pad is one of those June Taylor Cut N Press things. The cut side is awful and I have never used it, but the press side is invaluable! It is horribly raggedy now, but I found a new pressing pad at a quilt show recently, so it will be replaced. I like my full size iron. I've heard the Clover mini irons are not what they used to be. Can anyone attest to this? I am still interested in them.

ETA: As for the excersize factor: It is good to get and move during those marathon sewing sessions, and sometimes I forego the convenience and do just that! For the most part, I am still a slave to my treadmill and worship it each morning, LOL!

sewjoyce

My iron is close (my room is filled with stuff) but I still have to get up to use it. But, it really helps my back if I get up and move around a little... :D

Ninnie

I have a cutting board , that is an ironing surface on the other side. And I just use my regular iron.

Edie

I thought that was me writing. I have a little corner in our front room and I have my sewing machine on my ironing board, turn to the left is my cutting table (foldable), turn to the right again and I have a cabinet (actually it is an antique commode that I keep my tools and thread in) and I have my table ironing board on that. Taking the legs off is a terrific idea. Except for one little thing. I store my pattern and extra fabric under the ironing board. I also use my big iron. I tried travel irons and they don't have the feel for an iron that I like, so I use my regular iron. I also take off the sewing machine, raise up the ironing board and cut larger pieces of fabric and iron larger pieces of fabric. I just got a chair, swivel, with rollers that I use to work myself dizzy. I keep a certain amount of room on the cutting table for a lamp, a cd player to listen to audio books and a glass of pop or wine.

I love the "make-do with what we have" way of doing things. Then I have more money for fabric. Edie

MollieSue

I recently got half a pingpong table (from freecycle! lol!!) that I'm now using as my sewing table! So now I am using a table top ironing board (got for .25 at a yard sale!) and have it sitting right next to me!
Before I had my regular ironing board on my right side, within very easy reach! :D

Crafty1

I got wood square piece 24"x24" covered it with insul bright and fabric and it's on top of the fabric bins. When I don't need to iron, it stored against the wall. Frees up alot of time and energy going back and forth. I also got a larger piece that I sit on top of the iron board when I'm doing large items.