Originally Posted by janRN
I'm embarrassed to admit my ironing board and cover were wedding gifts--40 yrs ago!!!!! It was one of those silver heavy duty fabric (Prob had asbestos in it). I loved it cause it reflected the heat nicely. It finally got to the place where it was too stained and ripped around the edges. I searched high and low for a new--they were all light weight cotton with thin lining. I finally found one at Clothilde-it has the lines and measurements on it (which I don't use, not accurate) but it is thick canvas fabric and I kept my old one under it. I just couldn't throw it away LOL>
I'll have to remember that because when I replaced my, 30 something one, I was very unhappy with the choice of the newer ones too. I wish I'd thought of saving my old one to use as lining for pot holders. I was afraid the EPA would have arrested me for spreading asbestos laced pot holders...LOL
Andie