20 Best Ironing Board For Quilters (2023 Updated)

This is a luxury home ironing board, that I wish I had purchased years ago. I love to sew, and this makes each project professional & faster (coupled with my. New Reliable Iron). I wish the web site had made the cord holder more visible and recommended it.

I ordered it after getting the board, and discovering that the cord got caught between the board and the Iron stand. If I had ordered it at the same time as the board I would not have had the large shipping charge for the cord holder.

the cord holder needs instructions on how to best install it. I think that the best way is on the right front corner, so the swivel stand folds parallel to the end of the iron stand. ( A picture would be good.

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This ironing board has plenty of surface area and the height can be adjusted for tall people to iron unlike every other ironing board made. It wobbled a bit, but it was the floor surface and not the ironing board.

A simple piece of paper folded and place under a front foot made it rock steady. The iron rest is such a welcome addition as well as the “hot zone” on the cover. Plugging the iron in so that the cord directs from the rear makes ironing and the cord work in harmony.

Easy to open. easy to close and easy to store. I would mention that the iron is a Reliable Velocity 160 which adds to this great experience.

Love this board! The size is great for quilting purposes. The only thing I don’t like is that there is a definite ridge where the square front slides onto the back. Ridge is very noticeable. Going to try what another customer did to eliminate the ridge, which is use some cotton batting to smooth the ridge out.

This ironing board is great. It doesn’t take up a lot of space and it’s easy to move when not in use, in addition to being quite convenient when I am in a hurry. I don’t know what took me so long to purchase this.

Love it.

I love this little folding ironing board! It’s super sturdy, a decent size, nice padded cover and, having the iron rest built in, is a bonus! I used it today and was very pleased! The only thing I didn’t like is the plastic zippered cover with handles, I assume to store it in.

I had a very difficult time getting the board out of it so, I know I won’t even attempt to get it back in. I have a nice totebag that it fits in so, it’s ok for me but, the one that it comes in could be of a better quality material that doesn’t grab at the board when trying to get it out or, back in.

I don’t do a lot of ironing, and I actually got by just fine without an iron for years. However, my parents like to iron their clothing when they come to visit,so I figured I’d get a cheap, compact ironing board to stick in the closet for when they come to visit.

I’ve used it a few times myself, and I found it to be perfectly satisfactory for someone who doesn’t do a ton of ironing. If you wear dress shirts every day and you don’t have your laundry sent out, you probably won’t want this ironing board.

The size makes it inefficient for someone who would use it a lot. It definitely takes longer to iron things when you don’t have as much room to spread everything out. For an infrequent ironer or a guest bedroom,though, it’s perfect.

It would also be great for a small apartment, given that it folds up to be only slightly larger than a big laptop computer. I see that some of the other reviews are complaining about the cover ripping or glitter getting on clothing.

Personally, I haven’t experienced either of those problems. I did wipe it down with a damp cloth before putting clothing on it, so maybe that was enough to deal with any stray glitter (though I don’t remember seeing any on the cloth afterwards).

The cover seems pretty sturdy, but I guess if you hit it just right with the tip of an extra pointy iron, you might be able to rip it. I haven’t tried. Overall, this is not the iron you want if you have space for a larger one and you do much ironing.

The size and the line in the middle (where it folds in half) would be far too annoying for daily use. If you’re an apartment dweller or someone who won’t use it often, though, it’s fantastic.

Perfect for my small sewing projects, fits right on top of my desk and folds up to be tucked away when not needed. The pad is sufficient and does the job but the overall board is really sturdy! The legs don’t wobble and the iron stand is sturdy too.

Great buy.

I never thought an ironing board could be such a pleasure to use. The overall table is so well designed, with double usage and two well fitting thick pads. I mostly intend to use the table with the extension on, so will not switch back and forth.

With the pad on, the surface is seamless, wide and long. The iron resting place is so convenient and generously sized. The table is extremely sturdy, height is easy to adjust, and it is so stable on the frame.

It is also visually pleasing. I highly recommend this ironing table, a purchase that should last my lifetime. (As an aside, after much research, I also purchased the Reliable Velocity 260IR iron to replace a leaky Rowenta and to upgrade my quilting workshop.

The iron is leak free, even heat/steam and have not burned my hands with leaking steam since I switched. ).

Only had this ironing board a few weeks, so can not say whether it is well manufactured or whether it will last as long as previous ironing board. Bought the Brabantia Titan to replace our old Brabantia after reading the reviews.

Bigger area to iron on. But I had to add more felt padding as not enough. Not sure that the safety red ball used to stop accidental folding of the ironing board is the best solution as it gets in the way when putting the ironing board away between using it.

Can be a bit wobbly so place ironing board on a level floor when in use. It is possible to re-adjust the maximum height setting so that the maximum height is perfect for me to iron on.

Great ironing board; a really good size, especially for doing things like king-size sheets! Feels really well constructed and is very solid when opened up. It has a little rubber ball that you are meant to attach to the height lever to stop accidental closing, however in practice we don’t tend to use this.

We do use the little stopper to set your preferred height when opening. Very happy with the purchase, it is expensive, however I think you get what you pay for. Also, would recommend Dunelm as the process was really smooth, most competitive prices and quick delivery!.

I’m a 6ft left handed bloke who does his own ironing. So I bought this to replace a 35 year old Beldray whose legs had just literally fallen off. It goes up to 1m high which is great, no backache. Yes the legs are cranked somewhat but they don’t really get in the way if you are standing up, it would be a problem if I ironed sitting down but I don’t personally.

There is a lump of rubber on a chain which you push onto the release lever to stop it collapsing, bit fiddly and I probably won’t use that, it seems perfectly stable without. Also a device for setting the default height which looks handy.

It’s a lot larger (longer and wider) than my old board so ironing large things will probably be quicker. The cover has a foam underlay but if that bothers you could presumably find a felt one. Nice wide feet and a good mechanism so pretty stable in use.

All round happy.

Always buy American when I can. Bought online and received. The foam liner is so thin it ripped, the cover is so thin you can see the ironing board right through it and the front of the board had a rust stain on the blue fabric.

Board not stable. Poor form and if this is the best an American company can do, we are in a lot of trouble. I would pay you to keep the board. Very poor quality overall.

I moved to an apartment and gave way my ironing board. Big mistake. I realized I needed one, so I ordered this one. Definitely, not a good buy! It is so wobbly and flimsy that it tips over when you try to iron anything on it.

I gave it 2 starts because you can iron small pieces if you’re careful. Anything large like a tablecloth, tips this over. Just great I honestly hope that all ironing boards aren’t made like this! It’s terrible!.

it is not steady. it wiggles when I use it. i have to put my foot on the leg to hold it still i have one i paid 20 dollars for and this one isn’t any better. i thought for the price i was getting a good steady board.

The cross tee at bottom of the leg is to short. should be a lot wider. i am very unhappy with it.

I love it. It is heavy so don’t think you will be putting it up somewhere between uses. I finally just set it up in the den and will move when I have company. My husband commented that his clothes felt like they had been professionally ironed and all I changed was the ironing board.

The side stand for the iron isn’t flimsy but the spaces are such that my home grade iron doesn’t sit securely. Haven’t had time to research what I should do. Once I got the hang of stepping on the foot pedal, it helps me iron quicker and better.

I love it!!.

I enjoy sewing clothes and find that poorly pressed garments are a dead give away of a “home made” garment. I have had a vacuum board and steam generator combo unit for the past 20 years until it passed its useful life.

I purchased the 4000IS in the fall and recently purchased the 500vb to go with it. I love them. The 500vb is a great improvement over my old Board. I didn’t know that I needed the up air function until tried it out with silks.

It works beautifully. The large pressing area saves time as less repositioning is required. Repositioning garments is also easier due to the fact that the suction board is controlled by a foot pedal.

It leaves my hands free. Great product that I would highly recommend to anyone that loves to sew or enjoys beautifully pressed garments.

I like the ironing board very much. It is a high quality product. It is easy to learn how to use it efficiently.

Love this. Small. Light weight. Love the storage bag. The mat is also somewhat sticky so that fabric does not slide around. “It’s not “sticky” but I think u know what I mean. Very cool!

I bought this to use when sewing – normally I just iron on a towel on my floor. The only thing I like is the compact size and ability to put on the counter. Not that easy to lock the legs in place when you need to use it.

Board is pretty flimsy and bends when I’m ironing. Its too wide if you need to press just 1 side of a sleeve or pant leg. And the cover is very cheap and melts and or scolds.

Love this collapsible table top ironing board! I teach young people in their homes – mostly people who are disadvantaged and do not have an ironing board so i bring it with me! Folds up, fits in my car and I can take it with me.

This ironing board is like a mobile laundry station. I have it set up in the living room so I can watch tv and iron. The extra width makes my ironing so much more pleasant and quick to finish. I can lay out a whole pant leg and get it ironed, no more lifting up and repositioning and smoothing out to get the next section done.

I’ve put my next few items to iron on that ‘silly little shelf’ which has turned out to be very convenient and not at all in the way. Due to its extra width (and stability) the board is a perfect place to fold all those clothes that don’t need ironing.

It has made my laundry chores so much easier. And it is slick to fold and put away.

Have tried for years to purchase a good size table top board but made do with the ironing blanket. This is ideal I use the blanket under so no slipping, it’s very sturdy and certainly worth every penny.

So pleased with my purchase.

This is a brilliant concept for space saving. It is very well made and sturdy with feet that grip the surface of the table making it very stable.

Perfect for small places. Recommending

The Minky Ergo is mostly well made, though I had to sand out a few burrs on some edges of the metalwork that might catch fabric (or skin) and cause problems, mainly on the inner edges of the iron rest.

No big deal but you’d expect a finished product to be, well. finished. The board is light compared to my old Brabantia of same dimensions, but not too light, so good when you need to carry it from here to there and sturdy on its feet.

Some reviewers have complained of uneven legs, but they were probably unlucky – though Minky might need to tighten up its QC a little. Though this is common to a lot of boards on the market, there is insufficent padding under the cover; not sure why ironing board makers skimp on this detail considering its importance in providing a good ironing surface.

This was true of my old Brabantia – and that brand is regarded as high-quality. So you’ll probably want some extra foam or felt padding, widely available (including offerings from Minky). Unlike the Brabantia, though, the Ergo’s cover doesn’t use drawstrings, opting for an elasticated hem; this is a bit of a pain to fit, particularly when you’re also trying to centre a separate padded layer underneath while stretching the cover across a 4ft board.

A nice feature, though I didn’t get around to testing it, is the Ergo cover’s part-heat-reflective surface, which should help increase ironing efficiency. The deal breaker for me is the iron rest. It does not securely accomodate my Philips Azur steam iron, which, although bulky, has been a standard format for many years now; other brands produce equally bulky irons (e.

g. Bosch). With any movement of the board, the iron is prone to slip into a flat attitude and could well end up on the floor. This should not be an issue if you have a smaller iron. You might expect Minky to have taken different possible sizes into account when designing their iron rest.

This is why I eventually opted to replace my old Brabantia with a. new Brabantia. The minky, sadly, had to be returned. Nevertheless, if you don’t use a big, bulky iron and you want good value for your money, seeing that decent boards nowadays cost an arm and a leg, you may well find the Minky Ergo to be just right for your needs.

So far, so good! I’ve had my old ironing board for 48 years – it was a wedding present – so it’s taking just a bit of adjustment getting used to not putting my iron down flat! Also, the height adjustment lever is on the far side not the near side and that seems a little awkward and not what I’m used to.

I don’t use the flex guide either as it gets in my way. Having said all this, I’m pleased with my Minky and I like the fact that it’s slightly wider and longer than my old one. If it lasts half as long as the one that’s now waiting to take its last journey to the tip, I’ll be ecstatic! Mind you, I’ll also be 94 by then, and highly unlikely to be fit to iron anything!.

Seems pretty sturdy so far. the three stars only reflects: Product arrived with a few deep scratches on the outside of the iron plate- this was cosmetic and did not affect the working of the board. When our new iron is on steam mode and the iron is placed in the ergonomic well at an angle (as shown on the picture) the angle causes the water to leak onto the floor.

Haven’t used it yet but confident in it and price was good. All my many purchases have been good on this website. Moving here much was needed so bought much here including our dining room set which is so heavy it’s hard for me being crippled to move chairs, everyone comments on how heavy this set is made.

The item was just as described. I tried to find something similar at other big mane stores but they were out of stock. I was surprised to find it at big lots and even more surprised to pay less. Hoping to win the sweepstakes.

We ordered the product from Walmart but it came from a 3rd party shipper. It did not come in the original container from the original manufacturer of the ironing board. When we unpacked the ironing board one of the legs was completely broken off and the end of the ironing board had been sawed off; there was an ironing board cover on the ironing board.

We’re in the process of trying to get a refund and have the item picked up. The shipper will process a refund once we send photos of the board as received and will arrange for pickup. This is typical of recent third party shipments we have experienced from Walmart!.

I thought I’d give it a week or so to submit my review, to give myself a chance to use it and “experience” this ironing board. Might seem silly to be really enthusiastic about something so mundane, but this ironing board is the best! It is extra-wide, at 18″, and plenty long, at 48″.

Personally, I don’t miss the 6″ that is taken by the super-convenient iron rest on the flat end of the board; I am of average height, and any garments that need to be pressed fit quite comfortably on it.

As a seamstress, the width is especially convenient since I spend almost as much time ironing as I do sewing. I sit while ironing, and it lowers to 29″, which is the perfect level for me. Its base is sturdy, which is very helpful in keeping everything on it upright in case I bump it.

The white cover that came with it is certainly not as cheap and thin as some of the reviews have indicated (maybe I got a *special* one? I don’t think so). The ironing board surface itself is made of a very hard, durable plastic that has withstood the extremely hot temperatures I have subjected it to, and I expect it will continue to do so.

It is quiet enough when I open and close it. The iron rest rack is strong enough to support hanging a couple of spray bottles on its rim, and all in all this is one seriously great ironing board.

I have been looking for ironing board. I bought one somewhere it lasted on three months. When I read reviews on this one. It was amazing. I love the stand, very strong firm. I put extra sheet on it. I will recommend for a friend.

One of the best ironing boards I’ve ever owned. It is a bit high (height can be adjusted) but it is very sturdy and quiet. It does not wake the entire household when you unfold early in the morning. It is lightly padded which i believe assists in smoothing out the wrinkles.

I love this ironing board. It’s nice and heavy. Sturdy. Easy to adjust. I am a quilter and the Top is nice and wide making it easy to iron lengths of fabric or large sections of quilting. Would definitely buy again.

I did add another cover to make the top a little thicker. But that’s a personal preference. Love this!!.

Replacement for my old Brabantia ironing board. The ironing bed is wider and I have always found having a shelf underneath useful. The iron stand is easy to put up. The “lock” on the legs makes storage easy.

Brabantia ironing boards are not cheap but I had the last one for 30 plus years. This one should outlast me.

The first ironing board delivered was so we could put an ironing station on it. The legs were not welded properly so it just rocked on a flat or carpeted floor. It was replaced promptly but the replacement also had a rock in it just not as bad.

We decided we could live with it. The material is also not very heavy duty and the wheels just fell off without moving more than a metre. The quality control is not there but if it was it would be an oustanding product.

It is too expensive for what we received.

This is indeed an expensive ironing board, but worth every cent. Solid, heavy, stable, robust design. It comes highly recommended from my side.

Excellent product, fast delivery.

Works great! would recommend to anyone. Agree with other reviews that the instructions should be better. However, I have never installed drawers and I got it on the second try. The figures and measurements were actually very precise once I spent a lot of time figuring out what they meant no written description.

It was easier to cut a 3/4″ board flush to side of drawer facingto attach the sliders using the measurements, and then attach these inside the cabinet. Forgot to adjust for the 3/4″ cabinet facing thickness on first try, and the ironing board would not clear the counter overhang.

There is some ability to adjust the catch mechanism, but couldn’t compensate.

It is flimsy and wobbles. Had to purchase this model because it was one of the few that didn’t have a hole where the iron rests. Afraid that the iron will fall on the floor from this unstable ironing board.

The item was damaged in transit due to poor packaging. Doubtless, had this not happened, it would be a good ironing board.