Irons in the Fire
May 21, 2009 3:53PM | Filed Under Gadgets |
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I’ve been distracted from blogging in recent days as I concentrate on progressing my entries for the forthcoming Sydney Quilt Show. One piece has already absorbed 40 odd hours of quilting and there’s probably another 40 hours to go. The other was, up until last week, just a few strips hanging on the wall. Entries for the Canberra Quilters’ Exhibition are due next week and one of my entries is just a twinkle in my eye. Sigh. Then there are various other projects in progress that would be imprudent to reveal right now.
A former colleague of mine was reknown for referring to promising business opportunities as “irons in the fire”. Today my iron, which is less than a year old, expired and tripped the fuse for my studio. I hope this is not a bad omen. A quilter’s iron has a hard life and now I’m looking for a replacement. Any recommendations?
My favorite irons over the past few years (or should I say irons!) have been the less expensive Rowentas. They heat up quickly, have a good solid weight and produce good steam, but have a dry setting too. They also come without auto shut-off, which I really can’t stand! Even if an iron heats fairly quickly, it frustrates me to wait when I want a seam pressed now.
Good luck getting all the projects done in time!
Comment by Debbie Grifka — May 21, 2009 11:00 PM#
The iron I love most at home is my cheaper Rowenta because I bought the one with the extended pointy tip which can get into small spaces quick and easy.
When I worked in a costume shop we had commercial irons with the big water tank that hangs from the ceiling. Now that’s some serious ironing! The manager of the shop bought one for her house and I have been tempted to do the same but not sure my husband would agree!
I would agree with Debbie that I hate the auto turnoff feature on irons. I really hate having to wait for the iron to turn back on after I leave it for a few minutes. My biggest issue with irons is that somehow they get knocked off too often and ultimately lead to their doom causing me to spend too much money on irons! This last time we bought a cheap Black & Decker iron, but I have been going back to the “broken” Rowenta for my sewing.
Good luck!
Comment by Lisa — May 22, 2009 1:22 AM#
Hi! Brenda,
I recommend Tefal provided they are made in France not China, they aren’t cheap, but I got one as a bonus with my new Janome 6600P sewing machine and frankly I will never use another brand of iron. Good luck with your new iron purchase.
Comment by Judy — May 23, 2009 4:16 PM#