I just called the company and ordered a catalog.

I would probably have to go for the unquilted as I also have a Janome. I wouldn't want to ruin it.

Thanks for the information.

:P

It fits fine in my big machine at home (Janome Memory Craft 9000) but not in the Jem, which is a light weight machine that I take to class. Glad you got a catalog! :D

When I make pot holders using the unquilted stuff, I use two squares of it plus two squares of batting in between. That way, no matter which side of the potholder is up, the silicon progection is always there.

I have only used the quilted stuff for table runners. It is perfect as a table topper to protect our wood table. The table doesn't get hot, but sometimes there is a little condensation, so I always check the table after using it.

Thank you for the info.
Jan

I took a class from a national quilt teacher (Sally Schneider) that told us if we had a silver ironing board cover to take it off. She said it lets the fabric slip and causes distortion. She said the cotton canvas or cotton duck are the best for quilting.

I use the ironing board to press and starch large pieces of fabric before I cut it. I don't use my ironing board to press quilt blocks. I use a very hard cotton covered piece of wood for blocks and quilt pieces. A soft ironing surface will distort small pieces of fabric. I didn't believe that at first, I was like yeah yeah yeah. I now use the hard surface and a tailor's press. (another thing I rolled my eyes at....)

when my covers get soiled or worn, usually i make my own cover
with a yard and a half of nice looking fabric from my stash and since no cover is really permanent, i just pin the new fabric onto the old looks good and very servicable. when it is time for another cover just remove the top layer and pin another yard and a half from your stash.

What a mess that must have been. And so frustrating. Get rid of it.

My mom always used old sheets to cover hers and just safety pinned them on since they were from well worn fabric to begin with. The original cover under the sheets was a heavy cotton canvas.

I just brought a all cotton cover for mine and when I used stream it scorched it something awful. I took it off it off. But I think I might try canvas I have had some for years thanks for the idea. Never had a cotton one before always the silver kind but the cotton one matched my sewing room.

That's a new one on me - never heard of a melting iron board cover. I buy mine at Bed, Bath & Beyond. No problems so far.