I remember years ago my mother had and then I had a small 'sleeve size' ironing board that sat on top of the regular size ironing board and we used from ironing sleeves, when we all ironed everything....had mine for years and years and finally got rid of it....saw one in Goodwill the other day....and was now wondering if it would have any value with quilting.....So far my brain is not coming up with anything....but am just thinking it was such a nice little unique item...it must have other purposes in life......

I use mine now and then.

I used my all the time when I did heirloom sewing. But I haven't got it out in a few years. Can't think of a reason to use it in quilting. I have the hams and roll thing too.

me too

My sister uses one because she makes doll clothes. I borrow it from her when making shirts for my Mom, but otherwise, never use one.

ah....doll clothes, now thats a good thought

I bought one at a garage sale ... and no have never used it! For me, it's more a novelty, than a purposeful item.

Still have one and it's in the closet. I haven't found a use in quilting. I did take the tabletop ironing board with the little wooden legs and remove them so it lies flat on a cabinet next to my sewing machine. Great for pressing as you piece.

I only use mine when shorting sleeves or pantlegs. I'm short so this is a fairly frequent occurance.

I have one and use it quite often. Sometimes ironing my grandson's cotton shirts or when making little things like doll clothes or getting into a corner of something small I'm making. Also, mostly when doing hems on pants and shirts (I do alterations in my home)

I've had one for years-never used it much. But in a pinch, I will use it as an extension "arm" for sewing on my machine.

i have all those clothing ironing helpers but hardly have reason to use them these days.

I'm not sure why, but I find mine to be easier to use when I'm making binding. Mine was handmade by my grandpa way back in the 1920's.

I use the bigger size for setting seams in blocks before sewing the rows together. I use it all the time.

I used mine all the time when sewing for kids. Mine is old and non collapsible; the GD's pretend to press quilts with it all the time, so I know where it is! :lol: :lol:

i just got one at a garage sale, it was 25 cents and i thought maybe i could use it when making totes to get the corners ironed nicely, have not tried it yet tho. Have to get a bag going.

I use mine to press seams open when I make continous bias binding. My big ironing board is retangle so I have to use it for clothes too.

I use mine when shortening DH's pants and I am sure DGD's will find a use for it too. LOL I remember having a 'toy' ironing board and iron--and the iron actually plugged in and got warm!! Those were the days!!

I used mine when I was dressing my dolls even made a ham for the small sleeves to puff them up

THAT is an excellent idea...exactly what I was looking for.....

i have 3 or 4 mini ironing boards- i use them alot- i set one right beside my machine when i am working on an applique project- i use one when foundation piecing- or when making log-cabin/pineapple blocks- i take one to work with me once in awhile-
i'd be lost without my mini ironing boards- so much easier than dealing with the big one once in a while- ;)

Good find! I would love another one, especially at that price as mine is a built in. I use mine all the time for the bottom and side seams of pocketbooks. I occaisionally use it for sleeves too.

piney

I use my very little mostly doll clothes. It belonged to my DGM & it's collapsible and 2 different size boards.

Mines reversible, too, with 2 different sizes but rigid.

I don't use it all the time, but for quilting squares and small blocks it works well and can be taken to workshops.

My DGD uses it the most for her dolly clothes while I sew. It's perfect size for her she's 3 y/o.

I still use mine occasionally, mostly if I am pressing seams open, it helps to be able to spread it over the smaller surface.

I have one around here somewhere. Maybe I'll dig it out if I make some doll clothes

Don't have one and don't really see where I would use it if I did.

I use mine all the time. It sits on the end of my ironing board. I do a lot of sewing and quilting of small projects. Great for pressing seams.

What I don't understand is why it is useful for small items .... as opposed to a regular ironing board? What's the difference? (unless of course, you have sleeves or the turned corner of a tote, etc.)

I use mine all the time when I'm sewing on small blocks. I can sit it on my sewing table and iron while I watch tv.

I have two and use it all the time

for ironing blocks, small things this is THE board to have..though I also have a ham I use for block making....

I own one...because I don't want to go HUNTING for one on that rare occasion I might NEED ONE.

It just sits in the back of my closet in the sewing room.

I can't think of a reason to use it in quilting either...but I have one, and do find a need to use it now and again. I am always really thankful when I need it, I have it...so I don't think I will ever get rid of it.

Before I retired my job required travel. I would take my sewing machine, my travel iron, and that little ironing board. I used it a lot. Last time we moved, a container fell off the trailer and it must have been in it since I've never found it. Looked into buying a new one; it was $40 plus shipping so I decided I would have to live without it. Should I ever see one at a garage sale or flea market I will snatch it up.

I have the collapsible one and it's covered in the same covering as the Steady Betty! I bought it years ago from a mens tailoring shop that was going out of business. Also several sizes of hams, a nap board, and a great wooden clapper. I use the clapper in quilting to flatten seams. Everything fits on the rack underneath my ironing board so they are handy if I need to use them.

I have one that i got from my grandma. I used to use it to make clothes. Now i use it a lot when I paper piece. Nice to set next to me on my sewing table for ironing all those seams. Not what I would consider a necessary tool but something that is nice to have.

I haven't used my in years. The other week I was doing something I thought I could use the little board, but of course I couldn't fine it. I'll come across it one of these days.

I use mine quite often.