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    Old 12-11-2011, 06:27 AM
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    Default Sometimes I think I'm a slow learner!

    I like to put a crisp fold with my steam iron in bindings or thin edging, but I get really tired of burning my fingers. I tried using a stylus etc but these things don't come naturally to me. But today...Eureka! I turned my iron around and ran it BACKWARDS down the fold. I could get my fingers within half an inch of the sole plate and not get burned.
    It worked for me.
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    Old 12-11-2011, 06:29 AM
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    Now that's thinking outside the box. Thanks for the tip!
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    Old 12-11-2011, 06:53 AM
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    I never would have thought of that. Gotta try it. I hate steam burns, but I'm addicted to steam.
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    great idea thanks for the tip
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    Old 12-11-2011, 07:06 AM
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    What a great suggestion. Very creative and you have save many burned fingers. Thanks for sharing.
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    Thanks for the suggestion. Great idea!
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    Old 12-11-2011, 07:09 AM
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    thanks for the tip, I never thought of that
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    Old 12-11-2011, 07:15 AM
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    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am about to iron 200+ inches and I know my fingers would have gotten burned. I will definitely work backwards.
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    Thank you for this innovative idea and for sharing.
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    Old 12-11-2011, 07:22 AM
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    We all seem to agree that you came up with a unique solution to an old problem. How many years have I been burning my fingers? Thank You!!
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