Steady Betty?
 

Apparently along with not being able to keep a 1/4 inch seam, I can't press properly either. After I pressed my blocks they seemed to have grown. Not all over just on the corners.
I was wondering if a Steady Betty would help. They are kinda pricey but with a coupon it wouldn't be too bad. What do you that have one think?

What is a Steady Betty? I'm confused. Are you ironing or just pressing. I found out when I stopped ironing my blocks didn't grow. I use steam and do the seams first and then press to one side. Let the iron do the work and don't move it with pressure.

I have a Steady Betty and it's wonderful, however, I agree with Debra. You are ironing not pressing. I use starch and let it span in, set my seam and then just press with no side to side movement. Try that and see if it works

Yeah, what is a Steady Betty?

Pressing would solve the growing problem. no side to side or back and forth motion. Just press, then lift.

Love steady betty products.

I have a Steady Betty...love it! Actually wish I had not waited so long to get one.

I LOVE my Steady Betty!

I use a towel on my ironing board . The friction of the terry cloth helps to keep the fabric from stretching. An added bonus is when it gets linty I toss it in the wash.