Hello there, I guess this is my first official post.

I took an applique class last night and learned about the Applique Pressing mat and it really seems very useful. Anyhow, this morning I wanted to continue on with my project but I don't want the steam a seam to stick to my ironing board and I have lots of little flower petals to put together...I had a flash...I went to my kitchen and took out my non-stick silicone baking mat and tried it. I finished a leaf and no problems. I am going to experiment a little more while I wait for the real applique mat to arrive. Has anyone tried this?

I love this board and will come out of lurkdom more often to share.

Later
Peggy

Great idea... Thanks for sharing.

Thank You for sharing your idea. I hate that mess on my ironing board.

I have heard that parchment paper works well also. I haven't tried it yet, but cookies sure don't stick.

Mary

What a great idea. I never would have thought of that. And welcome, we are glad to have you here.

Welcome! I have one of those and use it all the tme. The only thing is your iron doesn't glide very well. And watch out, it gets hot!

All you need is wax paper or parchment paper. Both do the same thing and are much cheaper. Thanks, G

i have an applique mat and still got steam a seam on my ironing board. my suggestion is to use a piece of muslin on the ironing board with it.

I read somewhere that you can use freezer paper, too. I don['t do much applique-ing, so have the mat, but have never used it (don't we all have something like that?)

I use the Reynolds Release Aluminum foil, but will try parchment paper, now, too.