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    Old 05-25-2009, 02:33 PM
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    Lacelady, I would like to see a picture of your portable ironing mat. :lol:
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    Old 05-25-2009, 02:49 PM
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    Wrap a towel around your cutting board. That will work but a table top ironing board will be the best choice. Save you lots of frustration in the long run.
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    Old 05-25-2009, 04:13 PM
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    I got a quilting ironing pad at Joann; don't forget your coupon. I stick it behind my China cabinet when not in use.
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    Old 05-25-2009, 04:15 PM
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    Originally Posted by Shemjo
    Lacelady, I would like to see a picture of your portable ironing mat. :lol:
    me, too, I've seen patterns but have not taken the time to try to get one made. I am looking for a flat travel iron, too. But going to have to get out to yard sales more I think.

    PLEASE post a picture of yours.
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    Old 05-26-2009, 01:02 PM
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    You asked to see my ironing pad, but it is no oil painting, having been well used. It measures 17" x 36", what was left after I cut off the rounded end of the replacement ironing board covers. There are two covers, back to back, with cotton layered on one side, and the whole lot held together with narrow binging. This is my first effort at posting some pictures, so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

    Reverse, cotton side
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    Metallic reflective side
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    Ironing Pad, folded
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    Old 05-26-2009, 01:05 PM
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    Sorry, first time nerves, I seem to have sent two the same! I hope this time I have it right.

    Reverse of ironing pad (I hope)
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    Old 05-26-2009, 01:38 PM
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    I just use a wooden tv tray with a layer of towel on top, then my ironing mat on top of that. It tends to be small, but my sewing room doesn't have space enough for anything bigger.
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    Old 05-26-2009, 01:46 PM
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    I covered a wooden tray from walmart with batting and then canvas for a smalll ironing board--works great esp. when I don't need the fullsize one.
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    Old 05-26-2009, 01:47 PM
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    oops--forgot to say I stapled it all underneath after pulling it tight
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    Old 05-26-2009, 05:57 PM
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    My friend made me one using a tray table. LOVE IT!!!
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