After my “Make Machine Quilting Easier” video, many of you asked how I made the big ironing board that I use to support large quilts while quilting on my domestic machine. So, in this video, I show you how to make your own pressing boards — both the portable versions (handy for class, travel, or next to your machine while you sew) AND the full-length big board.
What you’ll learn:
- How to build any size pressing board step by step
- How to safely use wool mats without damaging your tables or cutting mats
- How I use the big board to support quilts while sewing quilt bindings or machine quilting on a domestic machine AND when pressing long rows, borders, yardage, or backing fabric.
The Therma-Flec Heat Resistant Cloth is OPTIONAL. Cotton canvas or cotton quilting fabric are other alternatives – although boards with quilting-weight cottons may need to be recovered more often.
Here are affiliate links for a few of the products I used in the video:
- Therma-Flec Heat Resistant Cloth
- Arrow T50ACD Heavy Duty Corded Electric Staple Gun
- 3/8″ Heavy Duty T50 staples
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Happy Quilting!
