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!

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.

I could hardly wait to try out my 100% New Zealand Wool Pressing Mat. I was NOT DISAPPOINTED! My 1/2 square triangle units pressed so flat and crisp that I did not need to use my tailors clap, as I usually do to get a good, flat seam on my quilt blocks. The small unit did not move on the pressing mat, and I got a very flat press on the diagonal seam. I was using a little steam, but found that I get just as good a press without steam. There is a slight odor, not uncommon for wet wool, that seems to diminish with use. Thank you for this product. I am beyond pleased.

I took my new pressing mat to quilt camp so that several people could try it out. I was looking for feedback for myself and also allowing others to try one before purchase. Most users really liked it and some intend to purchase one. Works best with a hot iron - not one in the warming cycle. Seams did not show on top of block due to the thickness of the mat.

It’s a great pressing mat and does everything it’s supposed to, but it STINKS! Every time I use it, I have to open up all the windows and doors (and the smell still lingers in my room). It smells like a barn every time I use it, and the smell is as strong as ever even after 2 months of continuous use. Note: I’ve been ironing dry because I read that steam makes it smell even worse.

This works better than a full size ironing board & if you are in a quilting group, very easy to tote around. I have a larger one also!!

I’ve been curious about wool ironing mats ,but they seemed pricey. When I found this 17 x 17” for a fair price I bought. I love it. I swear it made my iron more effective. It really does transfer the heat to both sides of the block. I ironed a finished product that had been pressed as the project went along and afterwards a good pressing. It didn’t look like it had been pressed. After goin over it with on the wool mat it was picture prefect. It gives off a bit of a smell when heated with iron but, it’s not too off pudding

I use this wool mat to press my seams when I quilt. At first, I thought the mat was leaving small strands of wool on my fabric (like link) but after using it several times, that went away. Maybe the heat of the iron took care of the problem. Now I use it all the time for pressing crisp seams. I recommend the large size if it will fit on your ironing board or other surface. More space to lay out multiple block.

I’ m sure that this product will work great, seems to be nice quality. I can’t give it 5 stars because the first one I ordered ( 17” x 24” ) was not the right size. The label/sheet showed that size but it was actually a square with measurements of 17” x 17”. I could clearly see where someone must have put a note on it saying it wasn’t the ride and perhaps sent back. I contacted Amazon and explained that I would keep the item if they would adjust the price and that I didn’t have time to return this one. I work 64-72 hrs a week and I would have to drive 35 miles to take it to UPS or Fed Ex. It would have been fine had they just did a price adjustment but I got a new one shipped (17” x 24” which was the right measurements) but then was charged for it again. So basically I paid full price for 2 of them with one not being the right measurements.

I agonized over which brand to buy, this is a littler more than some others, have to say glad I made this choice well worth the money, and no smell.