JanieH

Fantastic idea! Can't wait to make my own!

mariebaker

thanks for this great idea-
I also took a look at your blog-nice

Mbarnett

What a great idea. I have one for myself but it is only a 9 inch square. My dear husband gave me the idea many years ago and even though he has passed away, this small gift of love have brought me many happy hours of memories. I have it by my chair where I do my hand piecing. I have a tiny iron that I keep plugged in while I work. I can sew a few seams, press and continue my work. Works great.

Mary B

withinaquarterinch

Fabulous! I especially like the way you presented the information.

Insulbrite is a bit pricey and because you wouldn't really be worried about ruining ply-wood - it likely is not a necessary step.

It does, however, work (insulbrite) in the same fashion as described when you DO want to protect what is underneath - I did it and was very pleased when I hadn't ruined my table, afterall!

If you are unfamiliar with insulbrite and what it does - think ovenmitt/potholder insides!

sewbeadit

I love that purple fabric you are using.

I did very much the same thing. We already had some plywood we recycled from a shelf we took down in the garage, it is a wide piece. We actually used an old wooden ironing board and put the plywood on top so it would be longer than an ironing board without the narrow end. So it is like 18x 50 inches and works wonderful for ironing quilt fabric. Cost very little as we recycled the plywood and the wooden iron board. I added all the batting and cotton for the cover from my stash. I can also fold it up against the wall to get it out of the way when I need too. Love it. After all these years I finally have a large enough board for my cotton.

Stitcher317

Just what I needed. Thanks. this is something I can do without enlisting hubby.....