tv tray ironing board
09-05-2011, 06:32 AM
#23
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I use the June Taylor 'Cut and Press' on my flat, wooden homemade folding TV tray. If I need to trim a seam, I just flip it and no need for two trays. Doing a Log Cabin right now and having it next to my machine work is easier and saves much time than getting up and down constantly to get to the ironing board.
09-05-2011, 06:33 AM
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I have a small ironing board I lay across the arms of a chair and have it next to my sewing machine for the smaller projects or blocks, but get up and go to the big ironing board for the larger things, just so I move around a bit.
But the tv tray sounds like a great idea too. Will have to watch the garage sales for an older one and fix it up to have on hand as well. Thanks for the great idea. the machine lady
But the tv tray sounds like a great idea too. Will have to watch the garage sales for an older one and fix it up to have on hand as well. Thanks for the great idea. the machine lady
09-05-2011, 07:51 AM
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I've had one for years - had read about how to make one in a quilt mag.
Mine has a thin layer of batt under a pillowticking cover.
I used to have to go into another room where I had an ironing broard set up - not enuf room in Quilt Room - so this has been a God-send.
Mine has a thin layer of batt under a pillowticking cover.
I used to have to go into another room where I had an ironing broard set up - not enuf room in Quilt Room - so this has been a God-send.
09-05-2011, 08:13 AM
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I have one also, learned about it here on the board and made it myself. It's very handy, no getting up and down to press blocks. Keep my little ironing board on my right and trash can on the left. Now I can sit in front on my machine and piece "till the cows come home"!
09-05-2011, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Noiseynana
A friend showed me how to make a TV tray ironing board to sit next to my sewing machine. It's only good for blocks but its very handy. I took an old tv tray and an old ironing board cover and slipped it on the tv tray. Flipped the try upside down ,streched it and stappled it . It folds up for easy storage and its just the right size for next to my machine. I hope yall can use this tip. It really is a lot easier than getting out the full sized ironing board.
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