Originally Posted by
QuiltE
I made mine ..... used my old metal ironing board and screwed on a piece of plywood. Stapled on flannelette for some padding. Then a washable cover. All for zero dollars!!!(yes, it had value, but being that it was all just sitting around, no out-of-pocket expense at the time!!
So head on out to a thrift store for your ironing board, stop by for some plywood, and then you get to do a FART for the flannelette (or batting) and the cover.
I pretty much did what QuiltE did except mine is portable. It regularly sits on top of a small cabinet that I have in my sewing room & when I need extra room, I put it against a wall. It is made from plywood, added some padding & made a cover for the top. The only time I use my regular ironing board is to do my husband's shirts. I LOVE my big board & it's one of the best things I have done for quilting.