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When doing appliqué with fusible web it is always a good idea to cover the ironing board and fabric with a Teflon appliqué sheet to prevent any glue getting in unwanted places such as the iron or ironing board. Nothing sticks to Teflon so any glue that does get on it will just wipe off.
What if you do not have a Teflon appliqué sheet?
The perfect alternative is parchment paper also known as baking paper. If glue sticks to it there is no need to worry as it can be wiped off. As well the parchment paper can take the heat of the iron without burning. After prolonged use though it does start to turn yellow.
Parchment paper can be found at any grocery store or dollar store for a very reasonable price. It can be reused but does eventually need to be replaced. A roll does go a long way.
Whenever working with fusible web of any sort make sure to get out your roll of parchment paper and cover up especially if you are in a class and have communal irons. It is much easier than cleaning glue off the iron or your masterpiece.
Oh and don’t forget you can bake with it too!
Happy Quilting!
My husband brought some of this back from the U.S.A for baking with, unlike the British stuff it was white and I immediately thought “oh perfect for tracing long patterns” which I have done. Now I can make a sandwich with my Teflon sheet, until now I have always had to choose between my iron or the ironing board! Thanks Jen.