"New" old ironing board-Mary Proctor
12-16-2014, 12:10 PM
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"New" old ironing board-Mary Proctor
I lucked into a vintage ironing board at the Hospice thrift yesterday. It'a a Mary Proctor Hi-Lo model with a cordminder and it was only 5.00. Love it! 
It's heavy as all get out, and very stable. The cordminder is a bonus. It folds down when not in use and up to hold the cord out of the way.
Does anyone else have one of these?
It's heavy as all get out, and very stable. The cordminder is a bonus. It folds down when not in use and up to hold the cord out of the way. Does anyone else have one of these?
12-16-2014, 01:59 PM
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I think my ironing board is just like that. It is over 50 years old and since I put one cover over another when a new one is needed, I have not seen the actual board top for all that time. I love it--Yes it is sturdy and heavy, but convenient. Not at all like the flimsy boards of today. I have a quilting board over top of it and that is great, too.
12-16-2014, 02:28 PM
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I want one. My want list is supposed to be getting smaller, not longer, lol. My ironing boards are stacked, it looks crazy, but I just remove the smaller ones as needed. Regular size, tabletop, sleeve board.
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12-16-2014, 02:28 PM
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You just can't beat the older boards! And I always sit when ironing my quilt pieces. I have the board lowered to the same height as my sew machine table. I love it. Thanks for Sharing a pic Christy. Wow it looks in fabulous shape. And I love the flyer Sabine! Thank you for sharing.
12-16-2014, 04:02 PM
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My ironing board is only about 30-40 yrs old (how did THAT happen). Don't know if it's that brand or not. It is very adjustable. I had never thought about ironing sitting down either until a friend many years ago was doing that while she was very pregnant. Tried it and WOW! One the odd occasion that I actually iron piles of clothing or non-quilty things any more, I sit for as much of it as I can.
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