which is more important?
02-24-2014, 01:49 PM
#41
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My hubby made me an Ironing cabinet with storage underneath, when I need extra cutting space I put on the ironing table, it takes up half of the space, so I can still use ther other half for smaller ironing pieces. Here is a picture of it.
02-24-2014, 02:14 PM
#42
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This is the set-up I use. My son made the table out of a piece of 3/4" plywood and some Home Depot legs. I covered it with a layer of batting then a stripped cotton top. When I want to cut I add the 24x36 inch cutting mat and when I want to iron I remove the cutting mat and have a large area to iron. Works great.
02-24-2014, 09:22 PM
#46
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I have a cutting mat in the 26" x 30" there a bouts area in my crafts room, I'm dreaming of a bigger cutting mat which will fit my cutting table. hubby did make me a big ironing board that fits over my regular ironing board so I don't need to worry about that (except when he is watching TV, my big board is sort of in his way) so I keep it up only when needed but OH to have 1 huge cutting area...My dream come true!! Although I do have a GO! cutter but that doesn't help with the long wide cuts to be made. I'm sure I'll learn more as I teach myself to quilt.
02-25-2014, 05:00 AM
#47
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I vote for the cutting station. I purchased a fold down the sides at Handcock Fabric and also purchased the ironing pad. It is great. Folds away when I need the space for "company" without too many hassles. Also stores nicely in a closet.
02-25-2014, 08:59 AM
#48
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Thanks so much for this idea and instructions! I'm making a sturdier cutting table for my room (right now I'm using a 2x4" portable plastic table and it wobbles sometimes) and making one of this ironing board tops to store and use when needed is a great idea!!
A large cutting center is my vote, but I think you can have it all! Just take a piece of plywood, cut it the size of your cutting station, add padding & an appropriate cover and you have an ironing surface. You can store this removeable top in a closet or against a wall or cabinet.
Search this board or online for instructions. There are lots out there, here's one:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t215439.html
Search this board or online for instructions. There are lots out there, here's one:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t215439.html
02-25-2014, 09:10 AM
#50
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Location: New Hampshire & Maine
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Cutting area....
Word of caution: if you are planning on using the granite top to iron on, make sure you have plenty of "insulation" between the iron and the granite. Excess heat can make granite crack. (Same thing happens with marble - but at lower temperatures). Also, granite scratches, so be extra careful with your rotary cutter.
Anita
Word of caution: if you are planning on using the granite top to iron on, make sure you have plenty of "insulation" between the iron and the granite. Excess heat can make granite crack. (Same thing happens with marble - but at lower temperatures). Also, granite scratches, so be extra careful with your rotary cutter.
Anita
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