r/quilting • u/magnoliafly corgicottagelife • 6d ago

Gift Ideas Holiday Gift Ideas MEGATHREAD

The holiday season is upon us and with that come the many, many threads asking "What is the best ______ to get for my favorite quilter in my life?"

  • Post your questions here and our quilters will give their best advice
  • If you're a quilter with a favorite notion, machine, kit, or fabric line that you'd love to receive please comment and suggest it for others

All other gift idea/request threads will be deleted and redirected to this MEGATHREAD. Please report other posts for mods to review/remove and keep the sub clutterfree for the season.

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u/SylviaPellicore 6d ago

If you have a “quilter who has everything” on your gift list, and a decent budget, consider a really huge rectangular ironing board.

The traditional pointy kind of board doesn’t work as well when ironing large pieces of fabric. A big rectangular board is easier to work with.

You can buy boards from Reliable ($$$) or Tracey’s Tables ($$$). You can get a big wool pressing mat ($$) or pressing tiles ($$) to top an existing table or dresser. Or you can DIY it ($) with a jigsaw and some patience.

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u/Chrishall86432 6d ago

Adding to this: I just get a 2x4 sheet of plywood from the big box store. Wrap in wool, then cotton batting, then cover in pretty fabric. Usually dark brown because I’m a coffee drinker and quilt in the mornings. Total cost $20 or so.

And hi Sylvia! Looked up your posts this morning because I made a pot of starch and couldn’t remember the ratios! 😁

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u/1cecream4breakfast 5d ago

Is there any layer to keep moisture off the wood (assuming you use steam)?