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Old 12-11-2011, 06:31 AM
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What ironing boards are used by members & is there such a thing as the "best" one to use for regular home ironing, sewing & quilting? The one I have is cheap & wobbly (especially on carpet). Would appreciate any suggestions.
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Old 12-11-2011, 06:38 AM
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I recently got one of the wide ironing boards from Walmart. Love it. It will work well for regular ironing, but the extra width is great for quilting pressing.
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My son bought one from Walmart that is metal and much wider than mine. I really like it best. I can iron clothes faster on it thanI can on mine. I would replace mine but , of course, mine is in perfect condition and doesn't need replacing. Too bad.
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Old 12-11-2011, 06:43 AM
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I have a desk. Upon that desk I padded an additional board with muslin, insulbrite and a quilted (plain) fabric on top and it is a wonderful ironing table. I absolutely love it.
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I WANT TO GET RID OF MY IRONING BOARD. I am in a wheelchair and my ironing board is stuck in the too high position. What I've been thinking of doing, is using a 3' utility table with a silicone baking sheet on top covered by 2 towels and muslin. Think it will work?
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Old 12-11-2011, 06:54 AM
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I have a big board. I put it on a dresser because it bent my cheap-o ironing board!
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Old 12-11-2011, 07:01 AM
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That sounds perfect. If I had a room totally devoted to quilting, that is what I would do. I think I would raise it higher as I am tall.
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I have a desk. Upon that desk I padded an additional board with muslin, insulbrite and a quilted (plain) fabric on top and it is a wonderful ironing table. I absolutely love it.
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Old 12-11-2011, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by hheelleenn View Post
I WANT TO GET RID OF MY IRONING BOARD. I am in a wheelchair and my ironing board is stuck in the too high position. What I've been thinking of doing, is using a 3' utility table with a silicone baking sheet on top covered by 2 towels and muslin. Think it will work?
hheelleenn-your idea sounds good! Give it a try!
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Old 12-11-2011, 07:13 AM
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I found mine at an auction. It is metal, does not wobble, and stores easily. The idea of having one wider sounds pretty good, too.
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I'll be getting the one at Walmart. $40 and very good reviews. It is built like the $100 boards and is 18" wide.
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