June ~ Have you heard of the Big Board? I love mine. I figured that 90% of the time my standard sized ironing board is sufficient, so why take up extra space in my little sewing room by having a huge ironing board? I keep the Big Board on the floor directly next to my ironing board .... when I need it, I just pop it over my standard board. I have also found a dual purpose for the Big Board, since I pin baste my quilts on it using the Harriet Hargrave method of pin basting. No more back breaking ordeal crawling all over the floor. If some pins "nick' the Big Board wood, it is no big deal. They sell the Big Board online. Pricey ($100), but they do not charge shipping. It is made of sturdy wood and will hold up until I'm "pushing daisies". Might need to purchase another cover at some time, but that is no big deal. I could probably sew one if I put my mind to it!
Originally Posted by JUNEC