That's what I do, too. DH made me a board with bracing underneath so it won't slide around on top of my ironing board. Works great.
Originally Posted by
Jackie Spencer
I have a piece of Plywood, I cover with batting and old sheets, that I place on top my ironing board, when Im sewing. I like the firmer surface for pressing blocks. when it gets yucky, I take it off and start over.