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Posted by W.Boyce on October 21, 2006, 10:31 am
Doug&Michelle wrote:
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>>I need an ironing board. I don't sew or do anything with fabric but
>>keep my clothes pressed. Can anyone offer advice on a solid, sturdy,
>>ironing board? I looked at the Rowenta ($100) but it wobbled when I
>>got it home. Does anyone have an opinion on Reliable c55 ($129)? It
>>seems there are few choices between the Wal-Mart $15 "special" and the
>>really expensive European ironing boards. Whatever happened to
>>American made?
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> I can't really give advice because I have always had an old used ironing
> board. The one I have now was my great grandmothers (I inherited all sewing
> stuff) and it must have been made in the late 60's or early 70's, as the
> color is that gross yellow (I think its called harvest gold?) and it is so
> sturdy I could sit on it! Maybe try finding a really old one, and if it
> looks bad with your decor you could spray paint it and make a new cover.
>
> HTH
>
> Michelle Giordano
>
>
I agree with Michelle completely. we've always used the old wooden ones
with three support legs you can find at garage sales or antique shops.
People buy them,cutesy them up and put flower pots on them for some
reason. That's right up there with horsecollars with mirrors inside
imho, but they are still serviceable for their original purpose. I
attach a permanent pad of two or more layers of old woolen army blanket
and make a removeable cover of white drill cloth. JPBill
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