Hello there, I guess this is my first official post.

I took an applique class last night and learned about the Applique Pressing mat and it really seems very useful. Anyhow, this morning I wanted to continue on with my project but I don't want the steam a seam to stick to my ironing board and I have lots of little flower petals to put together...I had a flash...I went to my kitchen and took out my non-stick silicone baking mat and tried it. I finished a leaf and no problems. I am going to experiment a little more while I wait for the real applique mat to arrive. Has anyone tried this?

I love this board and will come out of lurkdom more often to share.

Later
Peggy

Great idea... Thanks for sharing.

Thank You for sharing your idea. I hate that mess on my ironing board.

I have heard that parchment paper works well also. I haven't tried it yet, but cookies sure don't stick.

Mary

What a great idea. I never would have thought of that. And welcome, we are glad to have you here.

Welcome! I have one of those and use it all the tme. The only thing is your iron doesn't glide very well. And watch out, it gets hot!

All you need is wax paper or parchment paper. Both do the same thing and are much cheaper. Thanks, G

i have an applique mat and still got steam a seam on my ironing board. my suggestion is to use a piece of muslin on the ironing board with it.

I read somewhere that you can use freezer paper, too. I don['t do much applique-ing, so have the mat, but have never used it (don't we all have something like that?)

I use the Reynolds Release Aluminum foil, but will try parchment paper, now, too.

Thanks so much for your tip. It was exactly what I was looking for as I can get a silicone baking mat at Costco at a much better price.

Wax paper will leave a waxy residue on your fabric, gum up your needle and keep your fusible webbing from adhering.
parchment paper works great as an appliqué pressing sheet.

I use parchment paper. It works great. When it gets too much glue on it I just toss it and cut another sheet.

I bought several black Teflon like oven liner mats on clearance at WalMart for $2 each. They are very large, fits the bottom of the oven. They work great to cover the ironing surface. I cut one into smaller sizes for small pieces.

I also use a Silpat (brand name of mine) for my pressing mat. I love that I get better heat and adhesion. Quilty friends had suggested parchment paper but I really like the Silpat and yes it does get hot!!

Don't use wax paper and don't use freezer paper to prevent fusible from sticking to your ironing board, parchment is the best choice for this purpose.

Freezer paper is great for prepping applique. I also use it for sewing patterns like blouses and skirts. I trace the pattern piece onto freezer paper, then iron the freezer paper onto the fabric and cut the piece out. Beats using pins.

Wax paper is great for rubbing on the base of light bulbs - makes them screw in a lot easier. Also, if you hang hangers on a metal pole, rub wax paper on the pole, it will help the hangers slide easier and quieter.

Parchment paper is great for fusibles. It's basically what the paper is on paper-backed fusibles. Parchment is also great for non-stick baking.

This has been Peckish's Helpful Hints and Hacks, thank you for watching. :D:D

When I was a kid, we would rub the slide with wax paper to make our bottoms soar down it. Back then slides were all metal and very tall. Nothing like the whimpy ones now. LOL Our park has one tall metal slide left. My grands love it. A milestone for them was when they were big enough to climb the steps to the top. It's big enough for adults to slide with a toddler in their lap.

Thank you for your creative idea.

I was just watching a show based in Belgium, and had to smile at the playgrounds! No kid safe base, huge slide, metal monkey bars, etc...

Freezer Paper...I use the Silcone oven mat on my machine desk surface for easy glide when FM quilting...Just cut out where needle is and tape it down.