Superboard - It Really Is Super

I just got a new Superboard and wanted to share my love for this cardboard cutting surface. 

The Superboard is great because you can make a bed or table into a cutting surface, and then you can fold it up and stash it away when you're done.  I consider it a sewing room staple.

Here are some highlights:

• The entire perimeter displays measurements.  It really useful when cutting out long straight pieces for straps, or measuring off yardage.  

• A metric equivalency chart is included.   

• It is made of Kraft board and will last for years.  My old one is a bit banged up on the corners, but I've had it for about 10 years.  I will continue to use it, but wanted to have a fresh one.

• There are bias guidelines, scallop & circle patterns.

• It folds up neatly for storage and can be tucked into small spaces to keep it out of the way.

 

Comments

[Bree]

I remember my mom had one of these forever when I was a kid. Since I didn't sew then, it was especially great for wrapping presents, since I was usually trying to do it on my bed, and I'm such a perfectionist that I needed a hard surface to get the presents to look nice. This was the best solution.

[Cathy]

Where did you find this? I would love to have one for when I have to cut out larger items.

[Michelle (michellepatterns.com)]

That is a good idea, Bree! It is perfect if you need to wrap gifts in private so the hubbby or kids don't see what you are up to.

Cathy, I bought mine at Fabric Depot here in Portland.

Dritz makes them, so they should be pretty widely available in the larger fabric stores.

You can also find it online at the link. The price is good, but I didn't look at the shipping. It isn't heavy, so hopefully the shipping isn't unreasonable.

[Kate/Massachusetts]

I have had one for many years. I also block my knitting on it! Sit it on the table, pin out the knitted garment and use the guides for symmetry - works great. You just have to be careful not to pin aggressively so that you don't scratch the table.

[Michelle (michellepatterns.com)]

Thanks Kate! Using it for blocking is another good idea. It is handy that you can pin things to it.