Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
which is more important? >

which is more important?

which is more important?

Thread Tools
 
Old 02-23-2014, 09:48 AM
  #21  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Tulsa, Ok
Posts: 4,582
Default

I agree with a large cutting area as the higher priority.
Jeanne S is offline  
Old 02-23-2014, 10:13 AM
  #22  
Senior Member
 
PlanoDebbie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 447
Default

I would go with a cutting table. When JoAnn's has a 50% off sale on all of their quilting items go pick up one of their portable pressing boards. I got one last week when they were on sale (plus my teacher discount) for about $12.99. It's about 20" X 24" roughly. Just guessing. When you're not pressing, it can be set aside.
PlanoDebbie is offline  
Old 02-23-2014, 05:25 PM
  #23  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Kentucky - Live in Iowa
Posts: 1,168
Default

I would prefer the large cutting table. I have an ironing board that I set up when I am piecing.
aronel is offline  
Old 02-23-2014, 05:51 PM
  #24  
nls
Super Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 2,630
Default

I would choose the cutting table.
nls is offline  
Old 02-23-2014, 06:03 PM
  #25  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: central Indiana
Posts: 1,166
Default

Definitely the cutting station!
Pam B is offline  
Old 02-23-2014, 10:28 PM
  #26  
Super Member
 
Charming's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Riverside, CA
Posts: 1,634
Default

I would prefer the cutting board. It is great when squaring the large quilts and also when trimming borders.
Charming is offline  
Old 02-24-2014, 04:11 AM
  #27  
Administrator
 
patricej's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southeast Georgia, USA
Posts: 9,093
Default

cutting station, for sure.
make or buy a nice big pressing mat to throw on top when you need it.
__________________
  • necessity is the mother of invention. lazy is the crazy aunt.
  • for issues regarding the reminder emails, please contact [email protected]
patricej is offline  
Old 02-24-2014, 04:57 AM
  #28  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 5,896
Default

Cutting table! One at just the right standing height would be wonderful. When I iron it us usually just pressing seams and that is done on a smaller rectangular ironing pad.
toverly is offline  
Old 02-24-2014, 05:28 AM
  #29  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: NW Illinois
Posts: 561
Default

I prefer a large cutting area, especially if I am cutting up 2 or 3 yds of fabric. That is usually where I start. I very seldom work with small pieces, like FQs
mirish2 is offline  
Old 02-24-2014, 05:32 AM
  #30  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Carlisle, PA
Posts: 1,964
Default

Both are important to me, but my space is limited. I've designed a drop down cutting table and just above it, a drop-down ironing table. It's enclosed in a 6" deep rectangle attached to the wall....very simple. My husband will figure out the rest of the dimensions and hopefully do the installation this spring.
Debbie C is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Skratchie
Main
19
02-27-2014 04:52 PM
tlrnhi
Member Swaps and Round/Row Robins
2361
01-12-2011 06:02 PM
stitchinwitch
Main
103
08-19-2010 08:46 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter