Ruby the Quilter

My ironing board that is about 30 years old, finally died. I tried to fix it but it wouldn't stay up. I couldn't believe the prices of new ones. I bought a $25 one at Target and took it back it was so wobbly and light weight. Went to Bed Bath and Beyond got a $50 one and it will last me as long as I am using an iron. You can spend $100 or more on one - who would have thought!!!!!

donnajean

My ironing board is probably 45-50 yrs. old, but I could not live without my Big Board on top now. I've had it for about 15 yrs.

judy363905

The price of ironing boards reflect what has happen to almost every household item... I would also guess that not every household has an ironing board, which could reflect the price also. IMHO.

Judy in Phx, AZ

PS mine was a shower gift 53 years ago from my Grandma

tessagin

Got mine when I got married the first time. Have painted it twice. Last time with rustoleum and I can still adjust it to any height. If Good Lord forbids, it dies, I'll use the top I made on a table or my workbench. You're right but mine was about $25.00 back then. I have probably 4pressing tops. My board, a 2x4 board and a June tailor pressing/cutting board. And a smaller one that fits in my sewing tote made from a clipboard. Love that everyone of these boards can be hung.

dunster

I got mine at Costco, maybe 8-9 years ago. It's holding up fine, and I think I paid in the $35 range for it. It's a little wider than my old board, but I would like it to be wider still. And rectangular! Who needs that narrow end anyway? It's just annoying. I quit ironing clothing a very long time ago!

yngldy

One lady at work used to say "Why would I have an iron, when I have a perfectly good dryer?" lol

Sometimes I use the Downey spray (tsp of downey with the rest water in a spray bottle,) spray on item, shake/snap while on hanger, no need to drench, and let dry, or put on damp. Feels good on a hot day. No need to iron at all.

My board is wood, paid less that $5.00 at swap meet and is at least 70 yrs. Works good enough for me!

QuiltNama

Got my latest board at the local Goodwill for 3.99. They always seem to have a selection of them.

roguequilter

[QUOTE=yngldy;7285532
My board is wood, paid less that $5.00 at swap meet and is at least 70 yrs. Works good enough for me![/QUOTE]
mine is wood also. found it in an old miners shack in the late 60's. a resort type place was using the old miners shacks to rent out to fishermen & hunters. i cleaned places for extra income. was told i could have the old ironing board. i cleaned it, put a cover on it & still use it. i've hauled it all over the United States as we followed hubbys construction jobs.

tranum

Mine is metal and was a wedding shower gift from Mom 50 years ago next month. DH made a wide board that fits over the top for quilting and it's removable if I need to press a shirt. I also have Mom's wooden board and I have removed the legs and painted it like an American flag. It hangs outside by our door in the summer and I get many comments on it. (saw it on Pintrest) I also have both Grandma's ironing boards !! Will be painting something Fall-ish on one of them someday.

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Suzanne57

I finally got all the stuff for a big board: 2'x4' plywood, heavy duty aluminum foil, cotton batting and some lightweight canvas for the top. I thought I had a staple gun so had to buy another, and staples. Now, just to put it together. It will sit on 6 tubs that bring it up just to the right height. I will have enough leftovers to also make a small one using a wooden TV tray. I don't iron clothes either. The only time they see an iron is during construction and my other ironing board has the flimsy T legs.