Last week, Randi introduced her 2nd Fresh Squeezed Sew Along for 2012: an ironing board cover. This was definitely something that could stand to be redone in my house. Mine was stained, and when I took off the cover, it tore around the edges of the ironing board. After finally deciding on fabrics (the hardest part of it all), I sewed it up in a few hours. 
I made a new cotton padding (the existing one was pitifully thin) also following Randi's advice. I think, however, I will make a new cotton padding with thicker cotton so it's a bit more cushiony. Now...if only I would use the iron more often...
In fact, my 2nd son even asked me once in all seriousness and with such incredulity when he spotted me ironing, "You know how to use that thing?"
(fyi - my husband irons in our house unless it's sewing related or he's pressed for time)
Who irons in your house?
I do the ironing and I love it. There's something relaxing and satisfying when I see all those wrinkles smooth out. I think there's a life lesson in there somewhere. :)
Posted by: MIchael | February 21, 2012 at 07:35 AM
I also do the ironing when absolutely necessary. I hope you don't plan to use that cover--it's entirely too pretty.
Posted by: Susan Foster | February 21, 2012 at 08:54 AM
the few times something gets ironed it is by me. we bought a steamer that even my hubby uses so that works for me, it just means the iron and board only come out at a special occasion. you did a great job on the ironing board!
and all the best on your bathroom and living room project!
Posted by: simona - artsy ants | February 21, 2012 at 09:27 AM
I do my ironing, Dick does his. Growing up, my job was to do sheets, pillow cases, PJ's, shirts, etc. I hated it back then but now...having learned at a young age how to iron, I can relax and actually daydream while ironing. I agree with Michael with the "life's lesson" in there somewhere. Could it be tolerance and patience? Hugs...
Posted by: MaryBeth | February 21, 2012 at 10:25 AM
Your cover is amazing! I don't iron (Ed does and he could be quite obsessive about it if left to his own devices..lol) but I might think about it if I was looking at something like that! Wonderful!
Posted by: Cynthia | February 21, 2012 at 12:01 PM
This turned out cute...looking forward to starting mine! It's kind of nice that Randi wrote it out in one step, so I will try to do it all at once if I can ever find a few spare moments....sigh :)
Posted by: Kristen | February 21, 2012 at 12:30 PM
I have replaced the cover on my husband's ironing board, but I noticed mine needs help. Yes, we have two. He is the ironing pro in the family. I only iron while sewing, so I have my own. Since he uses starch, my cover remains a bit cleaner.
Posted by: Heather | February 21, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Very pretty!
We are a family that irons as needed and everyone does their own.
Posted by: Tracey | February 21, 2012 at 01:17 PM
my husband does because he's the only one that wears clothes that need ironing and then only if there is a big meeting or presentation. love your new cover but not enough to make me take up ironing ;-)
Posted by: amanda {the habit of being} | February 21, 2012 at 01:35 PM
Sometimes I am "pressed" for time. Was that an intentional pun?
Posted by: Chris | February 21, 2012 at 03:36 PM