I've always used a steam iron but I hate the way I always catch the fabric in the holes of the iron and then end up ironing a wrinkle in my fabric or blocks. I saw the Continental dry iron - no steam, no holes and also no automatic off feature which I like. (I have my iron on a power strip and turn off my machine, iron and bendable bright light all at once when I'm done sewing.) Maybe spraying the fabric and using a dry iron is the way to go. Thoughts anyone?
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I don't know the answer to your question so will watch this post. I do, however, love your avatar.:) Would you mind sharing where you got your pattern?
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Wow-you described exactly what I'm looking for! I never put water in my iron; I use a spray bottle. I really hate those holes on the bottom for the same reason--it catches. I'm going to Google this iron.
If you do get it, let me know where and how you like it--I really want this kind. |
Originally Posted by dakotamaid
I don't know the answer to your question so will watch this post. I do, however, love your avatar.:) Would you mind sharing where you got your pattern?
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Thank you for the info. I'll pm you.
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For those who have asked, here are the dimensions for the blocks in my avatar. Please note that these are the final dimensions and DO NOT include the 1/4" seam allowance; that would need to be added to each piece. The border is 2" and the finished size is about 40" square.
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Thanks for sharing ;-)
oh, and sorry, I don't know about the iron, though I have seen other posts. You might try a search. Thanks again. |
I have the Continental iron. It works really, really well, and I use it for quilting all the time.
I am lucky to live by a bunch of "Job Lot" stores that carry this iron for only $12.00. I know most people have purchased theirs from the Vermont Country Store, where it costs around $30.00. |
It is also at Home Depot though it is out of stock online at the moment. Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll try this iron.
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Vermont Country Store and Home Depot sell the Continental irons. I ordered one from here because it is free shipping.
http://www.always-free-shipping.com/510034.html It hasn't arrived yet so no review of it. And it says Reliable Smooth Plate Electric Dry Iron. I'm hoping that means it is a Reliable brand iron, that's a quality name in the commercial laundry business. |
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