I am fairly new to the group but have thoroughly enjoyed it thus far. I am 68 years old and have only been quilting a short time. I have a DH who is a remarkable man. He has made me two items that I use all the time when quilting. I thought I would share pictures of them with you. The first item is my miniature ironing board. This measures about 15" long by 5" wide. It sits right beside my sewing machine and saves many trips to the large ironing board when pressing seams open, etc. In has several layers of cotton batting on it, ticking cover, a removable, washable flannel cover to iron on and a removable protective cover for storing. It has a handle on it for easy carrying and a holding rack for my Conair miniature steam iron. Several of my friends have had him make one for them to take to quilting classes as it is so handy.
The second item if called a third hand. It attaches to my sewing table and is used to hold items that I don't have enough hands for. I had taken a quilting class and was given the wrong instructions. When I started putting the blocks together, I realized it would not work out and I would have to rip out every one. After doing a few of the blocks, I said to my DH, "you are going to have to hold one end of these, I can't do it by myself". He told me I needed a third hand and this is what he came up with. He has had to make these for quilting friends also. Just thought I would share these with you all and get your opinion. Thanks for letting me be a part of this great group.

Welcome, so glad you joined us. Your husband's "inventions" are great, I think he should maybe patent them and sell them. I don't know if he thinks it's worth the bother, but he should definitely try selling them.

I would love one of those ironing pads!!

The ironing pad is great, I use a wooden t.v. table beside my sewing table but this would be much better. Pocoellie is right, your DH should sell these. They are very useful and would save lots of getting up and sitting back down when using a regular ironing board. Do you have a pic of the third hand? Thanks for sharing.

Nice! Husbands are handy! Welcome to the board

how much are the ironing boards, just what i'm looking for

If you click on download, the picture of the third hand comes up. Sorry if I didn't do it right.

I love the ironing board..and the third hand is a good idea too..is your husband going to make these to sell?

Wow, your hubby is so inventive. What great ideas. I agree he should sell those.

Love the hand! What a great husband you have!