tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post4644832969372242958..comments2024-03-28T12:38:11.577-04:00Comments on Sew Many Ways...: Tool Time Tuesday...Make Your Own Ironing BoardKaren from Sew Many Ways...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05258367030113873230noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-32168998800706727832012-03-11T13:57:45.377-04:002012-03-11T13:57:45.377-04:00Karen, I love the table idea! How long is it? I al...Karen, I love the table idea! How long is it? I also want to tell you I read and absorbed what you wrote about blogs. I'm going to try to put your suggestions into practice on my own blog; and I'm going to post more often. I fell out of the habit a while back.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791592886458322904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-54501678982623992062012-03-07T11:13:13.048-05:002012-03-07T11:13:13.048-05:00What a great idea, Karen, for a larger ironing sur...What a great idea, Karen, for a larger ironing surface. I always thought you needed to cover a wood surface like that with Insul-brite to keep the moisture off the wood, or am I wrong? I have a large square piece of MDF that I covered & use that right next to my sewing area. I'm even toying with an idea I saw on Pinterest of covering a wooden TV tray that you can just open up right next to your sewing area & then just fold up when it isn't needed. I'm really curious about the insul-brite & would rather not have to purchase something additional. Thanks for sharing.<br />CASAn Oasis in the Deserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775583025686145582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-1085996046531499842012-03-06T23:00:11.974-05:002012-03-06T23:00:11.974-05:00A friend of mine had a piece of mdf cut to size. S...A friend of mine had a piece of mdf cut to size. She did the batting like you suggest on one side only, but she covered the entire board in canvas duck. When she needs a large ironing surface, she places it on top of her regular ironing board and goes to town! When not in use, she simply stores it slipped into the space between the wall and her bookshelves. I've often thought of making one like that myself - since space is an issue - just haven't gotten around to it yet.LMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11451996846805242913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-35783657661099139782012-03-06T21:33:26.488-05:002012-03-06T21:33:26.488-05:00What a great idea! Thanks for all your projects a...What a great idea! Thanks for all your projects and inspiration. I enjoy reading your blog daily.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-31100513394545777182012-03-06T19:57:14.703-05:002012-03-06T19:57:14.703-05:00Such a great idea!Such a great idea!Kristin Glasbergenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409101563818150075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-14138478148536506672012-03-06T17:37:17.704-05:002012-03-06T17:37:17.704-05:00Hi Karen,
I read your post awhile ago about ironi...Hi Karen, <br />I read your post awhile ago about ironing and really identified with it. I sell vintage linens and might iron 5 tablecloths in a day. I too enjoy ironing and I loved what you said about admitting to owning at least two Rowenta irons. <br />I remarried 5 years ago and I told my new husband to be that I needed an iron so he bought a black and decker. I tolerated it as long as I could and ordered a Rowenta on line. We live in a rural area so that was the only way I could find one. <br />Keep ironing it is very relaxing.<br />Carmenbridenethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594780334334141222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-24881779395119660352012-03-06T17:07:21.217-05:002012-03-06T17:07:21.217-05:00Love this Karen. It would be great for those very...Love this Karen. It would be great for those very large quilt tops and backing.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714577523744715551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-59608091243653000532012-03-06T15:15:09.260-05:002012-03-06T15:15:09.260-05:00You are a re-purposing genius! I'm looking for...You are a re-purposing genius! I'm looking for a sofa table wherever I go from now on.Dogwood Lane Rambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325307035803155779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-71413737814921848442012-03-06T14:41:23.738-05:002012-03-06T14:41:23.738-05:00That's a great ironing board, Karen--and I'...That's a great ironing board, Karen--and I'm a little envious of you now;) My sewing studio isn't quite big enough for one of those. However, I do keep two ironing boards in my sewing room because I set one next to my sewing table (dropped to the same height at sewing table) as an extension when I am machine quilting. It works great. When not in use, I keep it folded up in the corner.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06685781248356472461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-78430376945010722142012-03-06T14:28:38.448-05:002012-03-06T14:28:38.448-05:00Great idea!!! I've made smaller ones but love ...Great idea!!! I've made smaller ones but love this biggie. I use old sheets as the "final" ironing board cover.Gale Wrigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07479499709630951743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-17693203574738050722012-03-06T14:16:32.268-05:002012-03-06T14:16:32.268-05:00I did a similar thing on a small scale with an old...I did a similar thing on a small scale with an old wooden cutting board. I covered it first with aluminum foil to stop the steam from warping the wood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-40196853061517245742012-03-06T13:32:32.724-05:002012-03-06T13:32:32.724-05:00This is on my list...it gets longer and longer and...This is on my list...it gets longer and longer and longer...Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628636633577830988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-6458532536994355932012-03-06T13:25:39.324-05:002012-03-06T13:25:39.324-05:00I have a wonderful rectangular iron surface built ...I have a wonderful rectangular iron surface built by a friend. However, on mine, I just made a cover that goes over a cotton mattess pad. That way, when the fabric cover needs washing or replacing, it's simple to pull off. Thanks for sharing your design ideas.Gypsy Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18192303145122990677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-27123900788010016572012-03-06T13:17:29.582-05:002012-03-06T13:17:29.582-05:00What a great idea - I think I may need to invest i...What a great idea - I think I may need to invest in a staple gun...seems I can use for many things :)Michellehttp://underthecraftzone.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-59992292608748735932012-03-06T12:05:16.970-05:002012-03-06T12:05:16.970-05:00So love that!!! Need to find space & a table--...So love that!!! Need to find space & a table--minor issues!! VBG!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-87007381894477741082012-03-06T12:02:14.326-05:002012-03-06T12:02:14.326-05:00Great idea
Hugs JaniceGreat idea<br />Hugs JaniceSearchfamilieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704548210584939014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-6092489822931870132012-03-06T11:47:55.408-05:002012-03-06T11:47:55.408-05:00Love this! What a great idea...now just to find a...Love this! What a great idea...now just to find a table....and by the way, I LOVE my staple guns!<br /><br />ouroldhomestead.blogspot.comDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919793216222224648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-5650902642863713662012-03-06T11:14:43.563-05:002012-03-06T11:14:43.563-05:00I stumbled onto your blog from a pinterest link, a...I stumbled onto your blog from a pinterest link, and just want to say THANK YOU for all of the easy, inexpensive upcycle tips! You are being added to my "frequent visits" list. :)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03850946918840346599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-18556787302413499232012-03-06T11:11:31.975-05:002012-03-06T11:11:31.975-05:00I love your idea. I will have to keep an eye out ...I love your idea. I will have to keep an eye out now for a used table to pick up. Thanks.sandi shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626036223682181303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-3934134202170265432012-03-06T11:09:02.091-05:002012-03-06T11:09:02.091-05:00What a great idea!What a great idea!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-71363098267968923482012-03-06T10:42:48.187-05:002012-03-06T10:42:48.187-05:00I love to iron. My sewing is a little slow but bo...I love to iron. My sewing is a little slow but boy can I iron. I'll be right over. Should I bring my own Dr. Pepper? lolJodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141222037573550929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-77598807429607829542012-03-06T10:21:44.942-05:002012-03-06T10:21:44.942-05:00Cool! Hope you enjoy the heck out of your 'ne...Cool! Hope you enjoy the heck out of your 'new' ironing board.JLL24https://www.blogger.com/profile/05399588363861530621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-91641248421068490382012-03-06T09:44:53.997-05:002012-03-06T09:44:53.997-05:00Karen my sister did that about 10yr ago. She took ...Karen my sister did that about 10yr ago. She took a piece of plywood and screwed it to the top of her old wooden ironing board.<br />She covered hers with the batting and fabric too. It works great for sewing quilts and other large projects. Great idea Karen for an<br />extra table.Elsiehttp://google.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-44077043801161008702012-03-06T09:41:21.585-05:002012-03-06T09:41:21.585-05:00L*VE it! I wish I had the space ;(L*VE it! I wish I had the space ;(Monica Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671309236814160731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-33582414338891009992012-03-06T09:26:21.998-05:002012-03-06T09:26:21.998-05:00Oh - I see you have an electric staple gun. May I...Oh - I see you have an electric staple gun. May I warn anyone thinking of buying one - don't buy the cheap ones. I did, and it jammed about every 5 staples. I tossed it in the trash, then I bought one of the manual staplers where the lever is "backwards" from the normal staplers. I believe it's a Black & Decker. It keeps more pressure on the staple end when using it. It has never jammed and does an awesome job putting in the staples. <br /><br />QuilterMary - thanks for the reminder about the TV tables. I may use one of those to make a small one for my sewing room.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com