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09-04-2010, 08:49 AM

#21

Sewze

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Originally Posted by jdavis

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Originally Posted by miholmes

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Originally Posted by materialgrl

1 question, should I put holes in the board, I read somewhere it will get hot, so add holes for ventelation, is that necessary?

I haven't heard of doing that, but I'm not sure that the wood would ever get THAT hot..."back in the day" they had wooden ironing boards that were just wood, so I think it can absord it. As well as having 2 layers of cotton batting.

But like I said I have never heard of it, so it will be interesting to see others experiences with that. :)

I agree, it would probably never get that hot; but I will add that it has been recommended to put a layer of aluminum foil on the wood, first.

Wouldn't that reflection from the aluminum foil produce more heat?

09-04-2010, 09:40 AM

#22

mackpenny

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That is a great pressing board. I am going to copy your design just as soon as I can order some inexpensive cotton batting. I have 1 of those really small apartment ironing boards. This will be like moving from a tent to a penthouse!!!

09-04-2010, 10:09 AM

#23

puck116

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This is a great tut. I have made a "big board" that fits over my ironing board. One thing I did was to round the corners of the plywood so the material doesn't catch on the corner.

09-04-2010, 10:10 AM

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miholmes

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Originally Posted by mackpenny

Well I did get to use it today when I was pressing fabric for a "Cheese & Crackers" quilt. I will say....it REALLY helped cut down my pressing time. I was kinda excited because I was able to get the pressing done with and on to the cutting very quickly. :)

09-04-2010, 10:29 AM

#25

jemcnutt

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Another tip: Cover the board with 1" x 1" gingham - gives you a quick measurement tool - not precise - but enough to know approximately what size fabric you're working with!!!

09-04-2010, 10:49 AM

#26

Barbm

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can't wait to get home to make this. There are 24 x 48 pieces of plywood in the garage left from making deck boxes for cushions. It will be $0.00 cost!

Cool!! Thanks!

09-04-2010, 11:31 AM

#27

ReeneeD

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Thanks for the tut.

09-04-2010, 11:54 AM

#28

sunrise450

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Thanks so much for posting this. Showed it to DH and he is going to get right to it. Wish I would get ideas like this!
Keep it up, I look forward to reading your posts.

09-04-2010, 12:23 PM

#29

quilting grammy

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YOU DID A GOOD JOB. THANK YOU. HOPE I CAN GET MY HUSBAND TO MAKE ONE. YOU DID SO GOOD.....YOU SHOULD MAKE THEM AND SELL THEM.

09-04-2010, 01:03 PM

#30

inletjerry

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How far is it from Cedar Rapids to Murrells Inlet, SC ? Could use some help now that you are experienced. Love your helpful posts, looking forward to more. Let's see some of your beautiful quilting projects, and would mind sharing how long you have been quilting? Great work.