tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post3493500267472914519..comments2024-03-19T03:25:48.226-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: Quilt Me A River ...Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-58210671446991636782021-03-15T10:06:50.665-04:002021-03-15T10:06:50.665-04:00I quilt adding water to iron because it always dri...I quilt adding water to iron because it always drip out while I was pressing or ironing. I use a spray bottle if needed. I keep it on cotton setting most of time.Nancy in INhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068091015054046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-52355752157658979022021-03-14T22:42:59.863-04:002021-03-14T22:42:59.863-04:00Big Board is the lifesaver for me too. I killed an...Big Board is the lifesaver for me too. I killed an iron I had for over 10 years by dropping it a couple of times (it still heated up but I had no dial control- it was full blast all the time). Made a 2' x 4' board with batting and ironing board material and sat it on top of the skinny board. Problem solved, I have not knocked the new iron onto the floor yet.ceblakeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09502970543025898915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-84817495754506712852021-03-14T19:36:58.718-04:002021-03-14T19:36:58.718-04:00I love the little black antique irons found at Goo...I love the little black antique irons found at Goodwill or other places. I just bought a Rowenta at Goodwill on vacation and paid 5.99. Can't beat that. You are correct about no water in the iron. I am loving a new purchase of the Wool ironing mat.... Paula in KY farmhousequilter8https://www.blogger.com/profile/01848338116070078066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-4434287388345007622021-03-14T18:40:23.186-04:002021-03-14T18:40:23.186-04:00I use a dry iron but use a vodka/water mix in plac...I use a dry iron but use a vodka/water mix in place of Best Press. Works very well.<br />Sydneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746079154694873273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-79265320204006095022021-03-14T18:00:54.831-04:002021-03-14T18:00:54.831-04:00I fill several empty liquid dishwashing bottles wi...I fill several empty liquid dishwashing bottles with water to keep handy near my iron to fill it. I like steam.nankchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00993973399619650264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-89782403879321658982021-03-14T17:53:34.619-04:002021-03-14T17:53:34.619-04:00I’ve tried going ‘dry’ when pressing patchwork but...I’ve tried going ‘dry’ when pressing patchwork but always go back to steam on linen/cotton setting on a ‘cheap’ iron. They last me just as long as the high $$$ ones, which I have tried. I have my NON-auto-off iron on a strip which also has a lamp plugged into so that if I leave the room I know if the lamp is on then so is my iron. I RARELY, if ever use any kind of starch or sizing. I always prewash fabric in hot water with color catchers and dry in hot dryer. I think I’m a little bit of a maverick. Works for me.nankchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00993973399619650264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-63164446195198232422021-03-14T13:49:34.382-04:002021-03-14T13:49:34.382-04:00I never use steam from the iron either. I like a n...I never use steam from the iron either. I like a nice, misting spray bottle if I need a little moisture. For piecing, I have to confess that I like a "stiff as cardboard" starch treatment. I hate the extra step to prep but my piecing has improved so much since I started that I can't/won't stop! Have a great day away from the electronics.Susie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01983123679473675732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-51086903061573897832021-03-14T13:32:43.200-04:002021-03-14T13:32:43.200-04:00I steam everything. I use the little bitty irons ...I steam everything. I use the little bitty irons next to my machine. When they leak, I toss. I have an Oliso, a Rowenta Steamer (my fave) and a Reliable Velocity in the retreat area. I also have a few old sunbeams with no steam vents but get hot hot hot! I love them all. I also press every seam open and steam as I go. I also bought a wool horse blanket (horse.com - Mustang wool saddle blanket) that is just like the expensive ones sold in quilt shops but 20x30 and I cut to fit my big board. I used to be dressmaker and I know the importance of pressing!Karen Markleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272379304046315886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-69929316049743878072021-03-14T11:15:36.821-04:002021-03-14T11:15:36.821-04:00I have a Rowenta that I was using steam in, but st...I have a Rowenta that I was using steam in, but stopped that because I would get a quick hit of the heat and it was not fun. So I have a spray bottle each of just plain water and Best Press. Love love love that table runner; looking forward to the pattern. I have always loved that when people can tell the individual story about a particular piece of fabric and the reason it was purchased. I am going to be spending the rest of Spring Break after quilting cutting up my scrap bucket once and for all. It's calling to me to be done. I look forward to hearing about more hikes almost as much as your quilting! Have a great and restful weekend! Tracey Honighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550082822513961192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-16971854851249285802021-03-14T10:32:42.317-04:002021-03-14T10:32:42.317-04:00I have always been a dry presser. My mom's iro...I have always been a dry presser. My mom's iron didn't a have steam function. I buy irons on clearance mostly. My last iron purchase was Rowenta, I picked up 4 for $2.50 each when my local Hancock Fabrics closed in 2013. I haven't used any of them yet since my older one is still working great after 25 years.<br />I tried steam function once but decided it was a pain to have to climb stairs to get the water so I went back to dry iron , a spray bottle of water and Best Press for the tough wrinkles.GodissCreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203967205363729911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-55353082207379444412021-03-14T10:27:16.968-04:002021-03-14T10:27:16.968-04:00I use a dry iron only and have a spray bottle hand...I use a dry iron only and have a spray bottle handy. I use starch for some things. I also have a mini Clover iron that gets very hot. It sits next to my sewing machine and gets a good workout when I am piecing. I always get your posts a day late but enjoy them anyway. We have at least 8 inches of snow and still falling. It is supposed to be a record breaker. Spring will soon be here though.Kathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00429692335612280288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-42469416865127921392021-03-14T09:52:20.794-04:002021-03-14T09:52:20.794-04:00I used that little rosebud fabric in a pink versio...I used that little rosebud fabric in a pink version to make ruffled curtains for my daughter's room after she was born in 1981! I kept the leftovers until we moved in 2015.Sewgrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359468032101537658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-61303434129101758042021-03-14T09:35:48.850-04:002021-03-14T09:35:48.850-04:00P!ease tell me more about the freezer paper. I mus...P!ease tell me more about the freezer paper. I must have missed that blog. <br /><br />Retired Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880198351165221564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-48885401068326199362021-03-14T09:04:08.710-04:002021-03-14T09:04:08.710-04:00Incontinent irons....love that description! I have...Incontinent irons....love that description! I have not converted to a dry iron girl, but Best Press is a must!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08920938106616869268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-5202665256472683412021-03-14T08:47:55.393-04:002021-03-14T08:47:55.393-04:00I use a gravity feed steam iron and LOVE it! I ma...I use a gravity feed steam iron and LOVE it! I mainly sew apparel with a few quilt projects every year. Like you said - to each their own! Love your table runner with its memory fabrics.Rtrittelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10438600608401887491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-78099328088451344402021-03-14T08:43:34.009-04:002021-03-14T08:43:34.009-04:00I'm a steam presser. The current iron I have ...I'm a steam presser. The current iron I have is from Walmart -- I think its brand is Reliable or something like that. I bought it 'cause it has a billion holes on the sole plate. I was surprised to see the directions from the manufacturer said use TAP water in the tank. Not sure how long I've had it -- at least 5 years if not longer -- no problems. Maybe I don't quilt enough! LOL!Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754239580858898042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-68344849578884031382021-03-14T08:40:48.535-04:002021-03-14T08:40:48.535-04:00I really like your walk pictures! The discussion...I really like your walk pictures! The discussion on irons was very interesting. Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472143487804792901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-53473007883313290992021-03-14T03:12:50.544-04:002021-03-14T03:12:50.544-04:00Dry iron now for me - no bits of lint dropping out...Dry iron now for me - no bits of lint dropping out of spray holes any more. I do have a steam travel iron but it is never used as such. That little spray bottle is good enough if necessary. I do use starch when initially cutting. I used to have the Best Press but prefer mixing starch to my own satisfaction. Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00237828174807811725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-56708847148168660752021-03-14T00:26:06.037-05:002021-03-14T00:26:06.037-05:00Rowenta steam iron all the way .... best steam iro...Rowenta steam iron all the way .... best steam iron I have ever had...when it dies I will switch to Panasonic iron....and then will use spray bottle...no water in iron.Susie from First Friday Quilters - Racinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468721734654536234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-17301438694612058852021-03-14T00:25:20.958-05:002021-03-14T00:25:20.958-05:00Rowenta steam iron all the way .... best steam iro...Rowenta steam iron all the way .... best steam iron I have ever had...when it dies I will switch to Panasonic iron....and then will use spray bottle...no water in iron.Susie from First Friday Quilters - Racinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468721734654536234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-5489525343950435912021-03-13T17:01:20.672-05:002021-03-13T17:01:20.672-05:00I only like dry iron and keep the spray bottle han...I only like dry iron and keep the spray bottle handy to dampen my cloth. I have had too many incontinent irons to count and gave up using steam. Cheap irons are my fav cause they can be replaced easily and I have no connection to them.Odysset Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233256486181176266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-79455254625890926532021-03-13T15:26:33.970-05:002021-03-13T15:26:33.970-05:00Today my plan was a sewing day with four other fri...Today my plan was a sewing day with four other friends but that got postponed a week. The reason it was postponed is we have 14 - 18 inches of snow! Unusual for this area to get so much all at once and very unusual for this late in the season. And to think yesterday was the first day of spring break. I like a good steam iron. And some starch when I'm working on small pieces. I've dumped every Iron I've owned onto the floor so I go for cheap now after buying two expensive Rowentas. The first one the cord died on me and couldn't be repaired again and the other one died when I dropped it on the floor too many times. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610078566703525606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-38145130118302384842021-03-13T14:46:23.161-05:002021-03-13T14:46:23.161-05:00I never spend more than $30 on an iron and always ...I never spend more than $30 on an iron and always use steam. We have an RO water filter and I’ve always used that in my irons. Never had one leak! I’m too cheap to buy an expensive iron. I’d rather spend that money on fabric—or wine! 😉Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18369077646106761670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-45032284243854454442021-03-13T13:29:23.898-05:002021-03-13T13:29:23.898-05:00Estoy enganchada al seco, siempre puedes rociar y ...Estoy enganchada al seco, siempre puedes rociar y seguir planchado. Acabo de llegar de mi paseo por el río, llevo allí a Patch porque lo conoce, y como no ve se siente seguro. Un saludo a todasALICIAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16989957913069189558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-63070404363249579172021-03-13T13:23:35.416-05:002021-03-13T13:23:35.416-05:00have a reliable iron and bought the ironing board ...have a reliable iron and bought the ironing board with iron holder on the end and no more knocked off irons. steam and auto shut off are my friends. have had it for at least 10 yrs. and no issues.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04072609696357739294noreply@blogger.com