Ironing Mat
#31
Originally Posted by jljquilter
I have the small omnigrid one. Works great for travel or for small pieces. I use flexable trivet to set my iron on. Got it at Hobby Lobby with 40% off coupon. Works great to press seams and trim blocks. Let cool before closing to avoid damaging the cutting mat.
#32
Originally Posted by Lyncat
Originally Posted by jljquilter
I have the small omnigrid one. Works great for travel or for small pieces. I use flexable trivet to set my iron on. Got it at Hobby Lobby with 40% off coupon. Works great to press seams and trim blocks. Let cool before closing to avoid damaging the cutting mat.
#34
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tallmadge, OH
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Here's a tutorial on how to make your own. It's from Missouri Star Quilting Company:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uGVY...embedded#at=25
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uGVY...embedded#at=25
#35
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 90
Originally Posted by emerald46
No, I have the smaller reversible cutting/ironing mat that I love. I am going to check this out as well, thanks.
#36
Originally Posted by JudyM
Originally Posted by emerald46
No, I have the smaller reversible cutting/ironing mat that I love. I am going to check this out as well, thanks.
I don't know how easy it will be to iron while holding the slit together! :lol:
#37
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Coastal Georgia
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Although I have a couple (different sizes) reversible cutting board/ironing mat when I am sewing I find it easier to use a heavy towel which I cut up to size to iron pieces as I stitch. I place it in front of my sewing machine on my DR table with the iron to the left or right of me and sew away and iron.
#39
I have a "June Taylor" cutting mat on one side and ironing mat on the other-nice.
since it fits on my regular ironing board, I use the cutting side for cutting small pieces there and put it next to the sewing machine for quick press when piecing-
got it at hobby lobby-
since it fits on my regular ironing board, I use the cutting side for cutting small pieces there and put it next to the sewing machine for quick press when piecing-
got it at hobby lobby-
#40
I used a 2' by 4' 3/8 inch piece of plywood. To protect the wood from steam, I covered it with foil (also reflects the heat), then used a double layer of cotton batting and stapled a muslin cover over that. It makes a nice size for ironing pieces of fabric, and is nice and firm for pressing blocks. I tried one of the commercial mats but it wasn't firm enough for my taste. This is place on whatever table, picnic or otherwise, I am using for a work surface.
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