The Gypsy Quilter 20" Wool Pressing Bar makes pressing long seams open easier and more accurate. The rounded top is covered in 100% wool, and it sits on a wooden base that doubles as a bonus clapper, so you get two pressing tools in one.
Lay a seam along the rounded wool surface and press it open. The curve lifts the seam away from the rest of the block, so you can press just the seam allowance without creasing the surrounding fabric. At 20" long, it's especially useful for larger blocks, sashing, and borders. Once the seam is pressed, lay the wooden base on top to set it. The wood holds in heat and moisture, flattening the seam even further.
The bar also shines on projects where seams sit close together, like Dresden Plates and Fans, where a flat ironing board makes it hard to reach each seam. Quilters who press seams open for flatter blocks, crisper points, or easier quilting will find it a handy addition to the pressing station, alongside a wool mat and a hot ironing ruler.
