Big Board or Little Board

[Sheddah]

Does anyone have one of these boards that are used on top of an existing ironing board? How do you like it? I'm also trying to find out if it is made from MDF or plywood and how heavy the Little Board is. I've called the company twice but no one called me back. So I thought I'd ask my Quilting Board friends.

[dorismae904]

I bought a big board at a quilt show. It really works well on my ironing board but I'm always putting things on the right end of the board thus reducing the ironing space.

[jmoore]

I bought a big board at a quilt show. It really works well on my ironing board but I'm always putting things on the right end of the board thus reducing the ironing space.

Likewise. I leave mine set up all the time in my sewing room and sometimes have more than one project occupying space on the ironing board... since I have been working on a million small pieces for Bonnie Hunter's Allietare, I have also had my small cutting mat on one end. I'm so glad I made the investment.

I had to buy a separate ironing board and iron for my husband because he couldn't figure out how to iron his shirts on my big board.

[fivepaws]

I bought a big board at a quilt show. It really works well on my ironing board but I'm always putting things on the right end of the board thus reducing the ironing space.

I have the same problem. I use it for storage and then when I have to press something, everything has to be cleared off. It was well worth the money and I love mine. One of these days I will clean up my sewing room and have a place for everything with everything in its place.

[susanlh]

I just took a piece of plywood about 4 ft wide by 6 ft long and covered it with 1 layer of batting and heavy muslin. I lay it over my ironing board when I need it and it works for me. This way I can take it off the board when I need to iron a shirt or something that needs to go over the end like sleeves. Plus I just lean it up against the wall behind the door of my sewing room when not in use.

[quiltingcandy]

My homemade big board is only 24 inches across and 48 long. I love it every time I iron large pieces of fabric. It fits behind the door so I can get it out of the way. My DH does not do such projects but when I told a friend of mine about them she wanted one too, so with the help from her DH we bought a piece of plywood ( 1/2 inch ) had it cut in half, then used the ironing board on top, traced it on to the plywood and used 1x1 pieces to outline the ironing board so it keeps it from tilting. Then we glued 2 layers of cotton batting on to the top of the board and a cotton fabric to cover the batting. We stapled the batting and the cotton fabric down, but her DH secured it more by nailing a thin piece of wood over the edge of the fabric. (Not sure that makes sense but it does secure the fabric in place.)

[AZ Jane]

My homemade big board is only 24 inches across and 48 long. I love it every time I iron large pieces of fabric. It fits behind the door so I can get it out of the way. My DH does not do such projects but when I told a friend of mine about them she wanted one too, so with the help from her DH we bought a piece of plywood ( 1/2 inch ) had it cut in half, then used the ironing board on top, traced it on to the plywood and used 1x1 pieces to outline the ironing board so it keeps it from tilting. Then we glued 2 layers of cotton batting on to the top of the board and a cotton fabric to cover the batting. We stapled the batting and the cotton fabric down, but her DH secured it more by nailing a thin piece of wood over the edge of the fabric. (Not sure that makes sense but it does secure the fabric in place.)

Yep, to get an idea, I'll include a picture, wayyyyyyy less expensive and you could probably do it your self!! Excuse my mess.

[kay carlson]

My homemade big board is only 24 inches across and 48 long. I love it every time I iron large pieces of fabric. It fits behind the door so I can get it out of the way. My DH does not do such projects but when I told a friend of mine about them she wanted one too, so with the help from her DH we bought a piece of plywood ( 1/2 inch ) had it cut in half, then used the ironing board on top, traced it on to the plywood and used 1x1 pieces to outline the ironing board so it keeps it from tilting. Then we glued 2 layers of cotton batting on to the top of the board and a cotton fabric to cover the batting. We stapled the batting and the cotton fabric down, but her DH secured it more by nailing a thin piece of wood over the edge of the fabric. (Not sure that makes sense but it does secure the fabric in place.)

I did almost the same making my 24x48 inch board. I used an old wool blanket someone had shrunken by mistake. By putting manilla file strips on top of the covering fabric (using an upholstery technique) you really secure the fabric tightly and securely. My removable top cover is made of cotton twill with bias tape encasing small diameter nylon rope to provide a nice smooth finish. If you put this type of cover on when it is slightly damp, it will dry nicely to create a smooth surface. Since I use Magic Sizing, I have found using a flat remnant on top of the cover is easy to remove for laundering. You'll love this board and wonder how you ever, ever got anything done without it!

[Doggramma]

I have a Big Board and I love it. I got mine from a quilt shop in Stevens Point, Wi (Antoinette's). They make them there and they are very reasonable.

[Mariposa]

I've got a Big Board, and I have it up all the time. Very useful, and worth the $$ !!!