Snooze2978

Onebyone, I'm 5'5" and I measured both my ironing board and cutting table and they're just a titch over 37" high but I'm also high waisted so maybe that makes the difference. All I know is I don't end up with back aches.

ibex94

Cam's gam -- that is a beautiful ironing board!! The quilt behind it is great, too. Thank you for the photo! I have a new hunnydo for my DH.

dpendleton

I love this DIY mobile ironing station idea, Cam's Gram. I am bookmarking this, going to make one after our home remodel is done.

The idea of having an ironing surface wider than 14" that is square and not tapered is so tempting.

Iceblossom

I was lucky enough to get my board at the Goodwill for under $20, it wasn't on sale but I had it on my list as something I wanted to find. I did have to buy a new cover for it, that was about $40?? but well worth it. I cut apart the old stained pad/cover and use it in my traveling supplies. Mine does have a tapered front, but has wings that flip out to make it square. I knew from looking at the time that it was about a $100 board.

It is similar to this one
https://www.amazon.com/Bartnelli-Iro...3PD/ref=sr_1_9

I have a full 18" wide and can fit a full width of fabric across. Is a lovely size but is not small and having the steamer rack on it makes it quite long to hang up. Lucky for me, it stays up all the time.

Stitchnripper

I got a "big board" which fits over a regular ironing board. I covered it with batting and ironing board fabric. It works great

Onebyone

Definitely try different heights to find the one that suits your body. Everyone told me I needed 34" height. I kept adjusting until it felt right to me which is 37". I don't bend over the table, and I don't have to raise my shoulder to cut. No more shoulder or back aches from cutting. I found that the 32" is the right height for me to use the Accuquilt.

Quiltah Mama

My ironing station is the shelf unit at the end ib the corner. The metal shelving unit is 36" tall. I am 5'7" tall and it works perfectly for me no bending and no backache.

pocoellieagain

I finally remembered to measure my ironing board, it's 35", it would be slightly better if a little taller but it's up as high as possible, I'm 5'7".

mkc

I would expect cutting/pressing height to be more "elbow to floor" distance related than overall height. Just like a longarm - for best ergonomics you judge proper bar height based on where your elbows/forearms fall, not your total height.

pocoellieagain

I agree with you mkc, and my cutting table fits that criteria but not quite the ironing board.