Where do you get cotton duck canvas? I've never heard of it. Also, I have a really, really nice, huge table that I use partly for cutting (with a mat on top, of course.) I want to make a pressing board on it as well. If I use what you are using, will this protect my table underneath? Or should I use something that "blocks" the steam from hitting the table? Right now, I just have a small pressing mat on it that I use, but the steam has already hit the table and taken some of the finish off. Thanks, Sarah in Northern CA
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I found a very firm non giving ironing surface is best for pressing quilt blocks. If the surface sinks in the fabric will conform to the shape of the surface no matter how slight. I use a a 14 x 14 3/4" plywood board, with one thin layer of cotton batting, covered in cotton duck canvas to use to press quilt blocks and pieces. It's easy to remove the staples and recover when needed.