"New" old ironing board-Mary Proctor
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"New" old ironing board-Mary Proctor
I lucked into a vintage ironing board at the Hospice thrift yesterday. It'a a Mary Proctor Hi-Lo model with a cordminder and it was only 5.00. Love it! It's heavy as all get out, and very stable. The cordminder is a bonus. It folds down when not in use and up to hold the cord out of the way.
Does anyone else have one of these?
Does anyone else have one of these?
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Pennsylvania
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I think my ironing board is just like that. It is over 50 years old and since I put one cover over another when a new one is needed, I have not seen the actual board top for all that time. I love it--Yes it is sturdy and heavy, but convenient. Not at all like the flimsy boards of today. I have a quilting board over top of it and that is great, too.
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Join Date: Aug 2014
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I want one. My want list is supposed to be getting smaller, not longer, lol. My ironing boards are stacked, it looks crazy, but I just remove the smaller ones as needed. Regular size, tabletop, sleeve board.
Cari
Cari
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You just can't beat the older boards! And I always sit when ironing my quilt pieces. I have the board lowered to the same height as my sew machine table. I love it. Thanks for Sharing a pic Christy. Wow it looks in fabulous shape. And I love the flyer Sabine! Thank you for sharing.
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Central NJ
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My ironing board is only about 30-40 yrs old (how did THAT happen). Don't know if it's that brand or not. It is very adjustable. I had never thought about ironing sitting down either until a friend many years ago was doing that while she was very pregnant. Tried it and WOW! One the odd occasion that I actually iron piles of clothing or non-quilty things any more, I sit for as much of it as I can.
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