Hello everyone, I am in need of assistance, I did something stupid I was not paying attention, I am attempting to do my first applique and as I read all the directions on the HEATBOND with paper liner on my applique peice, I turned down my iron to med. and no steam, well dummy me started to iron and not thinking that the part the applique was not on the glue would stick to myu ironing board, has anyone ever done this and how on earth do I get the sticky part off...live and learn...but am I going to have to make a whole new cover....big boo boo lip...

Uh Oh.... it is permanent.... sorry :( (((HUGS)))

that is what I was afraid of, do you think if I put a scrap piece on the sticky part it would adhere to it and pull it up, I am going to try it be back in a minute....darn it..

nope didn'[t work I am such a dummy.....

Hey, we all make mistakes and have to learn the hard way! Don't feel so special. (she said with a smile!)

I'm so sorry :( I haven't tried applique yet so I'm not even sure what happened but I'm so sorry I is permanent. Good luck and remember....like I always tell my kids...the good thing about making a mistake is that we usually learn from them and won't make the same one again...so, it's just a chance to mark another one off the list of the millions we will be making....LOL :D

No not a Dummy.... Just learning, how many times did you fall on your tail when learning to walk ??
Look at it this way, Yee Haw , Now I get a new Ironing Board Cover, (reason to shop) or get to learn now to make one !! I was 1 inch short of doing the same not long ago:)
Good Luck

Hi Kelley,
I think you're on the right track with the scrap fabric for openers. I'd turn the iron a little higher and lay the scrap down with a parchment paper or teflon sheet and try a couple of times.
Then if there's some 'slime' that you can get at, scrap it off with anything that you can: spatula? popsicle stick?
Then: Do you have any Goop or Goo Gone? Or WD40? Or lighter fluid? I'd remove the ironing board cover and try using one of these products to remove the glue residue from the heat and bond. Then toss the whole thing into the washing machine and cross your fingers.
You might end up with discolouration on your ironing board cover, but better than replacing the whole thing.
Good luck!
PS Rubbing alcohol might also help.......

Thank you all for your replys, and AI agree with all of you...I know I definitely learned a lesson today...but I will keep on going and yes it does mean I get to shop, shop for more material to make a iron cover, I have one of the old wood ironing boards not a very standard size but hey this is a good thing...I am thinking of something bright and happy with winter on our doorstep soon...have a good night all and see ya on the board..

I don't know if this will work but you could pour some salt on it and run the iron over it. It works to get sticky stuff off the bottom of the iron but I don't know if it will help the board.