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Gypsy Quilter Wool Pressing Mat — flatter seams, pressed from both sides
The Gypsy Quilter Felted Wool Pressing Mat (17 x 24 in)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Pressing quilt blocks
- Flatter seams
- Pressing station by the machine
- Splurge gift
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Price: $56.00
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Why this gift works
The Gypsy Quilter Felted Wool Pressing Mat is a half-inch-thick pad of 100% felted wool, 17 by 24 inches with rounded corners, that sits on a table or ironing board. Retailers say the dense wool holds the iron's heat at the seams so both sides press at once, and that the wool grips fabric so it does not shift while pressing. At this size it fits fat quarters. It is gray, maker code TGQWM1724.
Flat seams are what make blocks line up, and a wool mat beside the machine means pressing without walking to the ironing board. It is a popular upgrade among quilters who press a lot of blocks, and a lasting gift.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A quilter who presses a lot of blocks
- Someone with a small sewing space
- A quilter moving to precise piecing
Think twice if
- They rarely piece
- They have nowhere to set a hot mat
The catch
The maker warns never to put it on a rotary cutting mat while pressing, since the heat can warp the cutting mat; with steam, the surface underneath needs protection; and it must dry completely before it is stored.
Skip if they do little piecing, or already press on a wool mat.
Key specs
| Brand | The Gypsy Quilter |
|---|---|
| Model | Felted Wool Pressing Mat (TGQWM1724) |
| Size | 17 x 24 x 1/2 in, rounded corners |
| Material | 100% felted wool |
| Color | Gray |
| Care | Dry fully before storing; occasional cold hand wash |
Worth knowing before you buy
- A second Amazon listing exists for a similar 17 x 24 mat; this one lists the 1/2-inch thickness.
- It is 100% wool.
Why we like it
- Presses seams from both sides
- Fabric does not shift
- Fits fat quarters
- Makes a pressing station by the machine
What to look for in a wool pressing mat
- Thickness. A 1/2-inch mat holds more heat than thin ones.
- Size. 17 x 24 in fits fat quarters; smaller mats suit blocks only.
- Material. 100% wool grips fabric and holds heat.
Questions people ask
17 x 24 inches and 1/2 inch thick.
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