Comments on: Irons in the Fire http://serendipitypatchwork.com.au/blog/2009/05/21/irons-in-the-fire/ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:27:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Judy http://serendipitypatchwork.com.au/blog/2009/05/21/irons-in-the-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-19463 Judy Sat, 23 May 2009 06:16:00 +0000 http://serendipitypatchwork.com.au/blog/?p=3540#comment-19463 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. 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.

]]> By: Lisa http://serendipitypatchwork.com.au/blog/2009/05/21/irons-in-the-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-19458 Lisa Thu, 21 May 2009 15:22:56 +0000 http://serendipitypatchwork.com.au/blog/?p=3540#comment-19458 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! 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!

]]> By: Debbie Grifka http://serendipitypatchwork.com.au/blog/2009/05/21/irons-in-the-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-19455 Debbie Grifka Thu, 21 May 2009 13:00:18 +0000 http://serendipitypatchwork.com.au/blog/?p=3540#comment-19455 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! 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!

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