Irons

[NanaB]

I have a Black & Decker and it's OK. Nothing to write home about. The one I had before that would come apart with only the very back of the handle holding the thing together!! My one complaint is that the soleplate is so small. Not as big as the base of the iron. So, if you think you're fusing something you might actually be an inch or so short!

As for cleaning the tulle off the iron, you can iron over a dryer sheet. Makes a mess on the ironing board, so put wax paper or aluminum foil on the board. It took melted carpet off my Rowenta travel iron. Don't ask!

Becki

[mamaquilt]

Thanks to whoever had the idea with the travel iron. Made myself an iron board last week according to Jenny's tutorial, but needed a small iron to just press the seams while sewing. That way I won't have to get up and go to the next room.
I'll be using my travel iron now next to the sewing machine.

[mamaquilt]

And it really works that tiny iron. Tried it out this afternoon. Thanks again for the idea

[dpa6460]

I found an old style black and silver sunbeam and I love it. I have a Rowenta, and they have all the new fancy irons at my LQS, but none of them really get hot enough for me. This heavy old black one gets HOT, and makes everything look so much crisper, especially with steam. (I never did understand why a few years ago suddenly all the clothing was 100% cotton and none of the irons would get hot enough!!?).