Dina

I just learned that there is something called a cord minder that attaches to your ironing board to help keep the cord of the iron out of the way. I have been researching those online, and the reviews are mixed.

I am very interested to hear from anyone who uses one and I would like a recommendation for which one to purchase.

I have a vague memory of my mother having one, but I don't remember ever using it. I ironed a lot as a kid, so may be it didn't work out well and she put it up or something.

Any opinions would be very welcome. I read about this cord minder yesterday on another thread. I always learn so much from this board!

Dina

Jane Quilter

I bought this one at walmart years ago. I use it everyday. I love it. At $10.00, give it a try:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/19518212?...&wl13=&veh=sem

PaperPrincess

I have an old Mary Proctor Double Flip, which has a built in 14" tall minder with a plug. I use it occasionally, but I find the 'eye' (1" in diameter) that you thread the cord thru to be a little restrictive. when I thread the cord thru that it sometimes hangs up. When I do use it, I use a loop of seam binding to make a larger guide. I got the board at a garage sale, and I'm a bit leery of the electric hookup, so I plug the iron into the wall.

thimblebug6000

I used to have one similar to this one, but it annoyed me because the cord wasn't "free" and I was always pulling at it.... Gone! http://www.quiltersreview.com/iron-cord-holder/

Onebyone

I have this one and it works fine for me.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...DFG4V46OTVTFWV

Dina

Thanks, ladies, this information is very helpful.

Dina

RedGarnet222

I tried one too and didn't like it. The cord was out of the way but it was hard to get to the end of the board without fiddling with it.

tessagin

I have never used a cord minder but never thought I had a problem.

cashs_mom

I had one that came with my Laura Star Steam Generator. It worked great. I haven't used one with my Oliso, I don't seem to have problems with that iron's cord. Not sure why.

Snooze2978

I've had mine for years but found my cord would still get messed up with the fabric the farther I went across the ironing board. So I hung mine up on my iron holder I have attached to the wall. I also added an extension cord to give me enough length in my cord to take me to the end of my ironing board as I added a 2' x 4' board over my regular ironing board. Still gets trapped from time to time but not as bad as it used to.