Find and use 3 different fabrics. Then press them while making 3 different layers. Find a good size board and place the layers on top of it. Learn more here
Wool does amazing things, such as being an incredible insulator that absorbs heat quickly and then quickly releases it back to what you’re pressing,
Find and use 3 different fabrics. Then press them while making 3 different layers. Find a good size board and place the layers on top of it. Learn more here
Find and use 3 different fabrics. Then press them while making 3 different layers. Find a good size board and place the layers on top of it. Learn more here
Considering a wool pressing mat but not sure if they're worth the investment? Today I share my honest review of working with one!
Here's two DIY wool pressing mat hacks that will improve your pressing efficiency and save you money. Make one (or both) today!
Find and use 3 different fabrics. Then press them while making 3 different layers. Find a good size board and place the layers on top of it. Learn more here
Clean and care your wool pressing mat with these simple steps.
Adapt the Instructions for the Size You Want! Do you need to set up your ironing board every time you want to press something? An ironing mat would be much more convenient. Plus, if it has ties, the mat can be rolled up and secured for easy storage and transport. In fact, you may want …
Here's two DIY wool pressing mat hacks that will improve your pressing efficiency and save you money. Make one (or both) today!
The next innovation in Wool Pressing Mats is here!! "Our exclusive interlocking wool tiles help you put together the size pressing mat you need. These 10" x 10" tiles interlock to create as large or as small of a mat as you'd like. You can connect the tiles of wool pressing mats to make one as large as you need and the shape you need it. These were designed by us, real quilters and sewers, so we know how important a great pressing surface can be."Sewing by Sarah FEATURED IN Quilts & More magazine. What makes these different? Flexibility. These 10" tiles are completely flexible to make the size and shape you want, PLUS it breaks down for easy storage. Pressing a long binding to your quilt? line them up in a row to make a long ironing surface. Pressing large blocks? Put four 2 together to make a 10" by 20" mat perfect for pressing large blocks. Have a specific size table for pressing? Get the combination you need specific to your workspace. Grab one and put it next to your sewing machine while piecing. Travel smart. Take one or take them all, but them fit nicely in a small box or carry-on for your next sewing adventure. You can even combine tiles with your quilting and sewing friends to make a huge pressing mat at your quilt guild meetings or classes. Create a design wall. Another great trick? put the mats on a wall to make an amazing design wall or spray basting surface. Simply use heavy duty 3M tape to hang them. Fabric will "stick" to them or you can easily pin into the surface. Why is wool so great? Because wool has natural fire resistant properties- it won’t melt, it won’t burn and it retains heat well. Because it is heat resistant it pushes the heat back into your item. That’s why we say it “irons both sides at the same time". The result is very flat quilt blocks and seams. It holds heat and steam like a brick oven The heat goes all the way through the fibers. It's not necessary to use steam. You usually don’t need to use starch, but if you do, the wool pressing mat is felted so it can be easily cleaned by running under cool water and letting it dry. It creates a nice, flat stable surface The mats are ½” thick and a tightly packed 100% felted wool. This allows to have a nice stable flat surface to iron on. Your items stay put, no sliding It does 'grab' your blocks and patches as you press—a really big help when you're pressing blocks into submission. You can line up an edge of your block with your fingers and give a bit of a tug as you pull it square while pressing. Your items won’t slip like they do on a traditional ironing board and it does all this without pinning. No distortion will happen to your blocks as they stay in place while pressing. You can pin into the mat though if you need to hold your item down for whatever reason.
If you're looking for a way to get professional-looking results when pressing your fabric, a wool pressing mat is a great investment.The extra heat and durability of wool makes this type of pressing mat ideal for sewists.
Considering a wool pressing mat but not sure if they're worth the investment? Today I share my honest review of working with one!
Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my...
It was time to make a new Rebekah quilt. This modern, beginner friendly quilt pattern has been a customer favorite and I had only made two when the pattern was released. Each of those had a nice light colored background, so I figured it was time to switch things up and get a little crazy... well, not too crazy. First,
Clean and care your wool pressing mat with these simple steps.
It was time to make a new Rebekah quilt. This modern, beginner friendly quilt pattern has been a customer favorite and I had only made two when the pattern was released. Each of those had a nice light colored background, so I figured it was time to switch things up and get a little crazy... well, not too crazy. First,
Pressing fabric in the quilting world has started many debates over the years. Press the seams to the side or open? Steam or no steam? Starch or no starch? Now we have a new topic of Wool mat or ironing board? So when I received a small wool pressing mat in a monthly subscription box I was excited to finally see what all the rage debate was about. But before reviewing the wool pressing mat I want to tell you about the new idea for my blog. As you all know I've never been much of a gadget person. But this year instead of spending tons of money on fabric that I really don't need I'm going to put that money towards new notions or new to me notions and review them here on my blog. Not all the notions will be purchased by me some may be sent to me to review. Free to me does not mean telling you a product is wonderful because it was free. The product either makes my quilting process easier or it doesn't. All of my product reviews will be labeled under Nifty Notions in the sidebar of this blog. I may even at some point include a product review video along with the blog post. If there is a new or old product you've been curious about and would like for me to review let me know by leaving a comment on any blog post or send me an email at [email protected] Okay, Let's get started! Today I'm testing the Gypsy Quilter Felted Wool Pressing Mat. This is a small mat measuring 5.5" x 9". Since it so small it's only good for pressing smaller units or very tiny blocks. For years I've used a homemade ironing station along with a smaller homemade pressing board for blocks and applique. The truth be told I rarely use an iron on my fabric after it has been starched and cut. The heavy starching allows me to finger press everything until the quilt top is complete. Once I have a quilt top finished it is then pressed with an hot iron without steam. Both my large and small pressing boards are made the same. A piece of plywood wrapped in cotton batting. Then wrapped in aluminum foil and topped with a cotton fabric. When the cotton fabric starts to look yukky I just add another layer of fabric on top. Every so often, about 4 or 5 layers of fabric, I'll remove the multiple layers of cotton fabric and start the process all over again. For this test I'll be pressing HST's that will become pinwheels. Each seam will be pressed for 5 seconds without steam and with no pressure on the iron. Which means my hand will be removed for the 5 seconds. I almost never use steam when pressing blocks so I thought it only fair to stay consistent. Over the years I've learned that steam and over pressing can cause some major issues, so I just don't do it. I realize some of you always use steam and that's okay. There are no set rules or quilt police here, I'm just telling you what works best for me. And to be fair I've used a wool pressing mat before with my quilting friend Judy. She received one of the larger wool mats for Christmas 2018. We used steam. What a mistake! It smells like a wet barn.😦 For those of you that have never been to the livestock barns at the fair, a wet barn smells like old wet grass and manure. Yep, no steam is best when using a wool mat. Well unless you like the smell of a barn. I've heard from other quilters that the steamy wet barn stink fades over time. And here we go. Sewing and pressing 5 seconds each. They are both coming together nicely. I'm more worried about whether or not my pinwheel centers will line up correctly.👀 Yah! Perfect centers! I love pinwheels, so classic and cute. Everything is looking good back here as well. Now is the moment of truth. Does the wool pressed block(on the left) lay flatter? Lets take a closer look. Well what do you think? Now a little closer. Well, I can honestly say I don't think the wool pressing mat makes any difference. I'm sure someone is thinking I should have used steam but again I almost never use steam. If you decided to use a wool mat and use steam, make sure you cover the mat with fabric. A hot iron with steam will scorch the wool and leave a residue on your iron. I like my homemade pressing boards better. They aren't stinky, they don't require extra caution to use and the best part is if I scorch it I can recover them or wash the fabric cover. Now if you really want a wool mat but have been putting it off due to cost, there's an cheaper option. In several Facebook groups I've read quilters are buying wool saddle pads at a fraction of the cost. My concern would be the wool might not be as clean and smell a little more. YUK! So there's my 2 cents on the wool pressing mat craze. Hope you found this helpful or at least entertaining. See you next Friday for another Nifty Notions! #woolpressingmat #woolpressingmatreview #niftynotions Just a little reminder that you can still gt 20% off you entire purchase at The Purple Hobbies website using the code PodunkPrettiesJan20 Offer ends February 29, 2020. Make sure when adding the code to your shopping cart that you click APPLY. You can see my review of the BladeSaver Thread cutter here. And the Third hand Binding Folder Clip here. 50% OFF Sweet Sixteen PDF pattern sale ends 2-15-2020 Pin It
If you're looking for a way to get professional-looking results when pressing your fabric, a wool pressing mat is a great investment.The extra heat and durability of wool makes this type of pressing mat ideal for sewists.
Years ago Husband cut up a moth-eaten antique Hudson Bay wool blanket to make a coat for trips and activities with his Boy Scouts. Some people might have considered that sacrilege, but it was never…
Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase The blocks above are from the Natural Harmony Quilt pattern. Have you heard about wool pressing mats? I see them everywhere, so I thought I would look into what they are all about. I got my Project Wool Pressing Mat about two years ago and have found several benefits to using it. Let's take a look! Lightweight & Easy to Use My wool pressing mat is only 14
Clean and care your wool pressing mat with these simple steps.
Considering a wool pressing mat but not sure if they're worth the investment? Today I share my honest review of working with one!
A complete video guide for how to use a wool pressing mat along with a wool pressing mat review to help you decide what is best for you.
Let me preface this post by saying that when you add up time spent and supplies, yes, it may have been cheaper for me to click the "pay" but...
Unlike real wool mats, cleaning your wool presser mat doesn't take a lot of work nor a lot of detergent. Only rinse the mat and let it hang dry. Learn more.
Pressing fabric in the quilting world has started many debates over the years. Press the seams to the side or open? Steam or no steam? Starch or no starch? Now we have a new topic of Wool mat or ironing board? So when I received a small wool pressing mat in a monthly subscription box I was excited to finally see what all the rage debate was about. But before reviewing the wool pressing mat I want to tell you about the new idea for my blog. As you all know I've never been much of a gadget person. But this year instead of spending tons of money on fabric that I really don't need I'm going to put that money towards new notions or new to me notions and review them here on my blog. Not all the notions will be purchased by me some may be sent to me to review. Free to me does not mean telling you a product is wonderful because it was free. The product either makes my quilting process easier or it doesn't. All of my product reviews will be labeled under Nifty Notions in the sidebar of this blog. I may even at some point include a product review video along with the blog post. If there is a new or old product you've been curious about and would like for me to review let me know by leaving a comment on any blog post or send me an email at [email protected] Okay, Let's get started! Today I'm testing the Gypsy Quilter Felted Wool Pressing Mat. This is a small mat measuring 5.5" x 9". Since it so small it's only good for pressing smaller units or very tiny blocks. For years I've used a homemade ironing station along with a smaller homemade pressing board for blocks and applique. The truth be told I rarely use an iron on my fabric after it has been starched and cut. The heavy starching allows me to finger press everything until the quilt top is complete. Once I have a quilt top finished it is then pressed with an hot iron without steam. Both my large and small pressing boards are made the same. A piece of plywood wrapped in cotton batting. Then wrapped in aluminum foil and topped with a cotton fabric. When the cotton fabric starts to look yukky I just add another layer of fabric on top. Every so often, about 4 or 5 layers of fabric, I'll remove the multiple layers of cotton fabric and start the process all over again. For this test I'll be pressing HST's that will become pinwheels. Each seam will be pressed for 5 seconds without steam and with no pressure on the iron. Which means my hand will be removed for the 5 seconds. I almost never use steam when pressing blocks so I thought it only fair to stay consistent. Over the years I've learned that steam and over pressing can cause some major issues, so I just don't do it. I realize some of you always use steam and that's okay. There are no set rules or quilt police here, I'm just telling you what works best for me. And to be fair I've used a wool pressing mat before with my quilting friend Judy. She received one of the larger wool mats for Christmas 2018. We used steam. What a mistake! It smells like a wet barn.😦 For those of you that have never been to the livestock barns at the fair, a wet barn smells like old wet grass and manure. Yep, no steam is best when using a wool mat. Well unless you like the smell of a barn. I've heard from other quilters that the steamy wet barn stink fades over time. And here we go. Sewing and pressing 5 seconds each. They are both coming together nicely. I'm more worried about whether or not my pinwheel centers will line up correctly.👀 Yah! Perfect centers! I love pinwheels, so classic and cute. Everything is looking good back here as well. Now is the moment of truth. Does the wool pressed block(on the left) lay flatter? Lets take a closer look. Well what do you think? Now a little closer. Well, I can honestly say I don't think the wool pressing mat makes any difference. I'm sure someone is thinking I should have used steam but again I almost never use steam. If you decided to use a wool mat and use steam, make sure you cover the mat with fabric. A hot iron with steam will scorch the wool and leave a residue on your iron. I like my homemade pressing boards better. They aren't stinky, they don't require extra caution to use and the best part is if I scorch it I can recover them or wash the fabric cover. Now if you really want a wool mat but have been putting it off due to cost, there's an cheaper option. In several Facebook groups I've read quilters are buying wool saddle pads at a fraction of the cost. My concern would be the wool might not be as clean and smell a little more. YUK! So there's my 2 cents on the wool pressing mat craze. Hope you found this helpful or at least entertaining. See you next Friday for another Nifty Notions! #woolpressingmat #woolpressingmatreview #niftynotions Just a little reminder that you can still gt 20% off you entire purchase at The Purple Hobbies website using the code PodunkPrettiesJan20 Offer ends February 29, 2020. Make sure when adding the code to your shopping cart that you click APPLY. You can see my review of the BladeSaver Thread cutter here. And the Third hand Binding Folder Clip here. 50% OFF Sweet Sixteen PDF pattern sale ends 2-15-2020 Pin It
Here's two DIY wool pressing mat hacks that will improve your pressing efficiency and save you money. Make one (or both) today!
Easily press your blocks with this high-density 100% felted wool mat. Effectively presses both sides at once, holding the heat. The texture of the wool also stops fabrics from shifting so there is no distortion when pressing. Works with pressing embroidery projects as well as blocking knitted projects by pinning them directly to the mat. Mat is 1/2" thick Made in China.
Let me preface this post by saying that when you add up time spent and supplies, yes, it may have been cheaper for me to click the "pay" but...
A complete video guide for how to use a wool pressing mat along with a wool pressing mat review to help you decide what is best for you.
We are in love with these wool pressing mats. This size fits on a standard size TV tray perfectly. Easily press pieced or embroidered block with ease. The density of this high-quality 100% felted wool mat absorbs seams and stitches, effectively pressing both sides at once. The texture of the wool stops fabrics from shifting so there is no distortion when pressing. Made in the USA ✨ Tips and Tricks ✨ The pressing mat can be used with a dry iron on any surface. If using steam, place the mat on a protected surface since moisture does go through the mat and can harm the surface below. Never place the mat on a rotary cutting mat when pressing. The heat could warp the cutting mat. If mat feels damp after use, hang to air-dry before storing. Wash the mat occasionally by rinsing it in cold water and hanging the mat until dry – especially if using a spray starch. Safe surfaces include Formica, Corian, stone, and metal (an ironing board). Wood and painted surfaces should be avoided. A wool mat is a handy tool for quick pressing when kept next to your sewing machine.
Pressing fabric in the quilting world has started many debates over the years. Press the seams to the side or open? Steam or no steam? Starch or no starch? Now we have a new topic of Wool mat or ironing board? So when I received a small wool pressing mat in a monthly subscription box I was excited to finally see what all the rage debate was about. But before reviewing the wool pressing mat I want to tell you about the new idea for my blog. As you all know I've never been much of a gadget person. But this year instead of spending tons of money on fabric that I really don't need I'm going to put that money towards new notions or new to me notions and review them here on my blog. Not all the notions will be purchased by me some may be sent to me to review. Free to me does not mean telling you a product is wonderful because it was free. The product either makes my quilting process easier or it doesn't. All of my product reviews will be labeled under Nifty Notions in the sidebar of this blog. I may even at some point include a product review video along with the blog post. If there is a new or old product you've been curious about and would like for me to review let me know by leaving a comment on any blog post or send me an email at [email protected] Okay, Let's get started! Today I'm testing the Gypsy Quilter Felted Wool Pressing Mat. This is a small mat measuring 5.5" x 9". Since it so small it's only good for pressing smaller units or very tiny blocks. For years I've used a homemade ironing station along with a smaller homemade pressing board for blocks and applique. The truth be told I rarely use an iron on my fabric after it has been starched and cut. The heavy starching allows me to finger press everything until the quilt top is complete. Once I have a quilt top finished it is then pressed with an hot iron without steam. Both my large and small pressing boards are made the same. A piece of plywood wrapped in cotton batting. Then wrapped in aluminum foil and topped with a cotton fabric. When the cotton fabric starts to look yukky I just add another layer of fabric on top. Every so often, about 4 or 5 layers of fabric, I'll remove the multiple layers of cotton fabric and start the process all over again. For this test I'll be pressing HST's that will become pinwheels. Each seam will be pressed for 5 seconds without steam and with no pressure on the iron. Which means my hand will be removed for the 5 seconds. I almost never use steam when pressing blocks so I thought it only fair to stay consistent. Over the years I've learned that steam and over pressing can cause some major issues, so I just don't do it. I realize some of you always use steam and that's okay. There are no set rules or quilt police here, I'm just telling you what works best for me. And to be fair I've used a wool pressing mat before with my quilting friend Judy. She received one of the larger wool mats for Christmas 2018. We used steam. What a mistake! It smells like a wet barn.😦 For those of you that have never been to the livestock barns at the fair, a wet barn smells like old wet grass and manure. Yep, no steam is best when using a wool mat. Well unless you like the smell of a barn. I've heard from other quilters that the steamy wet barn stink fades over time. And here we go. Sewing and pressing 5 seconds each. They are both coming together nicely. I'm more worried about whether or not my pinwheel centers will line up correctly.👀 Yah! Perfect centers! I love pinwheels, so classic and cute. Everything is looking good back here as well. Now is the moment of truth. Does the wool pressed block(on the left) lay flatter? Lets take a closer look. Well what do you think? Now a little closer. Well, I can honestly say I don't think the wool pressing mat makes any difference. I'm sure someone is thinking I should have used steam but again I almost never use steam. If you decided to use a wool mat and use steam, make sure you cover the mat with fabric. A hot iron with steam will scorch the wool and leave a residue on your iron. I like my homemade pressing boards better. They aren't stinky, they don't require extra caution to use and the best part is if I scorch it I can recover them or wash the fabric cover. Now if you really want a wool mat but have been putting it off due to cost, there's an cheaper option. In several Facebook groups I've read quilters are buying wool saddle pads at a fraction of the cost. My concern would be the wool might not be as clean and smell a little more. YUK! So there's my 2 cents on the wool pressing mat craze. Hope you found this helpful or at least entertaining. See you next Friday for another Nifty Notions! #woolpressingmat #woolpressingmatreview #niftynotions Just a little reminder that you can still gt 20% off you entire purchase at The Purple Hobbies website using the code PodunkPrettiesJan20 Offer ends February 29, 2020. Make sure when adding the code to your shopping cart that you click APPLY. You can see my review of the BladeSaver Thread cutter here. And the Third hand Binding Folder Clip here. 50% OFF Sweet Sixteen PDF pattern sale ends 2-15-2020 Pin It
Years ago Husband cut up a moth-eaten antique Hudson Bay wool blanket to make a coat for trips and activities with his Boy Scouts. Some people might have considered that sacrilege, but it was never…
If you're looking for a way to get professional-looking results when pressing your fabric, a wool pressing mat is a great investment.The extra heat and durability of wool makes this type of pressing mat ideal for sewists.
Considering a wool pressing mat but not sure if they're worth the investment? Today I share my honest review of working with one!
The Gypsy Quilter's Felted Wool Pressing Mats are must-have tools for quilters and crafters. Available in various sizes for a variety of projects (smaller sizes), this handy pressing surface is made of 100% felted wool and measures approximately 3/8 to 1/2 inch thick. The wool absorbs both heat and moisture through the fabric, giving you a perfect press from both sides. Use the Gypsy Quilter Felted Wool Pressing Mat with or without steam to achieve the desired effect. Please note: These pressing mats may or may not have rounded corners and the 21-5/8" x 58-5/8" mat does not include the table pictured. When using steam, place the pressing mat on a protected surface. The texture of the wool pressing pad grips materials, preventing them from sliding as you iron! Easily pin fabrics directly to the pressing mat for block-knitted projects. Available Sizes: 17" x 17" 14-1/3" x 18-7/8" 17" x 24" 21-5/8" x 58-5/8" x 3/8"
A complete video guide for how to use a wool pressing mat along with a wool pressing mat review to help you decide what is best for you.
Considering a wool pressing mat but not sure if they're worth the investment? Today I share my honest review of working with one!
A complete video guide for how to use a wool pressing mat along with a wool pressing mat review to help you decide what is best for you.
Clean and care your wool pressing mat with these simple steps.
Ironing mat for pressing Quilting and Sewing: Portable quilt pressing mat is made of 100% wool with dense interlocking fabric to prevent stretching and to make quilt ironing an easy project that is done with precision Ironing mat measures 17'' x 13.5'' x 1/2". Compact, feather-like, lightweight, portable & safe. Easily fits into handbag or luggage. Ironing pad for table top is ideal for any place that you may need a portable travel iron mat Heat Absorption: pressing mat retains heat from the iron and radiates it back into the quilting fabric to press both sides simultaneously
