Precision Quilting Tools 17 x 24 Wool Ironing Mat for Quilting - 100% New Zealand Wool Pressing Pad, Ironing Station Which Retains Heat – Great for Quilting & Sewing Notions!

This is the first time I have used a wool mat and I am very glad I chose this one. Of course when you use steam, it is going to smell a bit, but it just smells like wool - not any different than steaming wool clothes. When used with a wooden clapper, seams are flat, flat, flat! Love it.

I love this mat. I can’t imagine how I did without it for so long. Making my quilt blocks now have a more professional look. Quilters if you don’t have one, get one soon. You might want a larger one, but I have a restricted space so this one is great for me.

Having a mat like this means I can take it to retreats without having to bring a full ironing board (especially if it is just for patchwork piecing). I like the size of it 17x24 is a good size and allows me to press easily a 12x12 block. The only drawback is the smell. Wet wool is a bit stinky. Other than that, I love this mat.

It is nice to be able to put this on a small stand next to my sewing machine and the heat from the iron does not go through.

A smaller surface for small pressing jobs. Works great on a table top.

Was just what I needed

Stays flat and fabulous and my pieced seams set perfectly. I use both a dry iron and steam. Steam does not affect it, it is porous, so you might want to consider using a small dish towel under it while steaming to protect your table from any moisture. Ive only had slight condensation one time because I was crazy steaming some stubborn seams. Big factor is this thing does not smell. Ive had 2 others and they both smelled even without using any steam. I need to get a larger one and this company will definitely get my business again. I couldnt be happier. It came packaged in a plastic bag with a piece of cardboard to keep it flat, and when not in use, I store it in its orig. packaging.

I was surprised at how well my quilt blocks were pressed after using this mat. The seams were much crisper and they stayed put, no sliding when ironing. The mat gets very hot and presses from underneath the block very well. Had to learn to not burn my fingers when picking the blocks up. The only thing that wasnt great was when using steam, underneath the mat was fairly wet. The mat dried out just fine, but be careful what you use it on, as it would damage a wood surface.

I bought it because I wanted a high quality ironing mat. Its very smelly at the beginning, I felt like I had many sheep in my room.... After a month of using, its better now. Hope it holds well because its expensive.

I love this so much. I have been using a mat for years, and never thought I would spend the money for a wool mat, as it wouldnt make any difference because it was the iron getting hot, not the mat. Boy was I ever wrong. It makes a world of difference. Every wrinkle or crease comes out so easily on this mat. I recommend this for everyone who needs to press quilting pieces. It is the best item I think I have bought in a really long time. Cuts the time in half! Love it!