fabric - 2 yards cotton fabric of your choice for a full-size ironing board, or 1 1/2 yards for a small board.  I chose this cherry print from Elsie's Kitchen by Anna Griffin for Windham Fabrics.

batting - I used two layers of twin size mid-loft cotton batting for a firm padding.  You may prefer a high-loft cotton batting.

clear acrylic ruler

pinking shears - These shears have serrated teeth that prevent unravelling.

pattern paper - You can find pattern paper or tracing paper at Purl Patchwork.

bodkin - This helpful tool is used to draw the twine through the narrow hem of the cover. You can also use a safety pin.

glasshead pins

machine thread

marker - I like the Hera Marker because it marks the fabric without ink, similar to the bone folder pictured.

cotton twine or elastic - 3 yards