Wool Pressing Mat
#1
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Location: Massachusetts
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Wool Pressing Mat
I want to purchase a wool pressing mat. I have read that some of them have a not so pleasant odor to them. I would appreciate if anyone could make recommendations for a wool mat with no odor and where to purchase? Thanks in advance!!
#2
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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I bought a wool mat that I cut to cover my ironing board and then covered with a regular ironing board cover. It doesn't smell at all. It could be that the smaller mats pick up the plastic packaging smell and that they just need to be aired out?
#3
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Location: Davenport, Iowa
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I bought mine from a horse feed/tack store. Sounds strange but these wool mats are also used under horse saddles and come in larger sizes. They are new from the manufacturer (not used on a horse or in a barn) and have no odor. I have a quilters ironing board made by my husband, so I have to use two of them for the length. They have never given me a problem. Mine came from www.statelinetack.com and was under $30 each.
#4
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Tavistock, Ontario, Canada
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As long as you don't use steam, the wool won't stink. You can spray and use a dry iron however.
Also - don't cover the wool if possible because part of its function is to hold the fabric. If you just want the heat factor then you may cover it.
Also - don't cover the wool if possible because part of its function is to hold the fabric. If you just want the heat factor then you may cover it.
#5
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: in the sticks of PA
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I bought mine from Quilt in a Day and I’ve never noticed any kind of odor. I don’t use steam but I do spritz my fabric with water. I think it’s maybe 17 x 14 not sure at all, I believe I paid under $24 for it.
#7
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
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I've found that to be true. I use my wool mats for pressing blocks with a dry iron and there is no smell. I did use one to press something that I was steaming and, yes, it smelled. Just like a wet sheep.
#10
I also bought mine from Stateline Tack. It is a saddle pad, is about 1/2" thick, pure wool and is perfectly clean. I cut mine down the spine and placed it end to end and it covers my ironing board...all for under $30.00.
It so bugs me that as soon as you put the word "quilting" alongside something, the price goes up.
Here you go....$28.80 for 30" x 30". Check out the reviews...You'll find LOTS of quilters!
Wool pad
Watson
It so bugs me that as soon as you put the word "quilting" alongside something, the price goes up.
Here you go....$28.80 for 30" x 30". Check out the reviews...You'll find LOTS of quilters!
Wool pad
Watson
Last edited by Watson; 04-04-2022 at 01:22 PM.