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06-23-2011, 03:39 PM

#51

KimS

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Originally Posted by BellaBoo

Never press a quilt block on a soft surface. If the surface is soft the block will sink in and get distorted when pressed. A very hard surface is best for pressing blocks and cut fabric pieces. i use a Steady Betty and it is the best ironing surface I've ever used for pressing blocks.

Wish I'd seen this before I ordered something else. Sounds like a great product.

06-23-2011, 03:43 PM

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kcferrel

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I found an old shelf laying around, the ironing mat fits around it and this lays by my machine for ironing, nice and flat, easy to put away, functional, cheap....

06-23-2011, 03:46 PM

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BEvora

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Kim, I got a empty fabric cardboard from the yardage shop and covered it with warm and natural and muslin scraps, you can even cut it shorter to fit your space....most yardage shops are very glad to give you one....works great...and free.....

06-23-2011, 03:47 PM

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BEvora

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06-23-2011, 03:47 PM

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romanojg

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i have one from joann's (1/2 price) that has a cutting mat on one side and ironning one on the other side. i have a small pull out of one side of my sewing desk (also 1/2 price from joann's) it works great. just make sure what ever you get holds up to steam not all of them can handle that

06-23-2011, 04:00 PM

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OneMoreQuilt

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I have a June Tailor that I use for projects at school. Works great for me.

06-23-2011, 04:59 PM

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Dkm

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I made one using the same materials for potholders. Works great.

06-23-2011, 05:06 PM

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MissJMac

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I think I'd feel more comfortable using the cutting board with the ironing mat on the opposite side - don't see mine right now:>). Think it measures about 15"x20". I love mine, wherever it is - Anyone know the manufacturer???, They're sold everywhere Walmart, Joann, Hancock, etc.

06-23-2011, 07:45 PM

#59

Peckish

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I love the Steady Betty, too. I'm dying to get one, but have decided to wait until stores that have coupons start carrying them. So far, I've only found them in LQS's.

06-23-2011, 08:11 PM

#60

jpthequilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KimS

Do any of you use the portable ironing mats? I want to get something like this to put on one of the fold outs on my cabinet so it's right there when I need to iron small pieces but I don't want to ruin the top of my cabinet either. Found this at Amazon.com for $4.99 so it's not a bad price.