Grace MooreLinker

This is the method I've used for years when ironing alot of any amount of items. In the winter time just set them in a cool part of your home no need for the refrigerater.

Friday1961

I'm curious about what your note "Books Tipped" means? I recognize one title--Heaven, Texas--by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, right? But what are "tipped books"? ;-)

Friday1961

My mother was a professional "ironer" -- she worked in a steam laundry for years -- and taught me this method of ironing, too. But I only put rolled damp items in the refrigerator if I didn't get to them that day, to prevent mildew.....back when I ironed endless baby clothes and little boy shorts and shirts. Odd how little I iron now....except when quilting!

klutzyquilter

This takes me back to the 50s' ... it's the best way so why am I not doing it now ??? Duh

linhawk

For filling my iron, I buy a 1/2 gallon bottle of distilled water and keep it next to the ironing board. No lime deposits with distilled water. Your iron will last longer.

anniesews

Same here.Duh!

Handcraftsbyjen

Thanks for the tip! I never thought of using a bottle...that makes a lot of sense and would be easier.

Latrinka

Well, my sewing room is my bedroom, so I just fill the little doomaflitchie that came with the iron in the bathroom.

CAS49OR

I use the funnel that came with the iron and distilled water. I have a Shark and the instructions said to use tap water, and my water is very soft, and filtered. I still feel better using distilled. The thing about my Shark is that it will quit steaming if it is only half full. I exchanged it and the new one does the same thing. For people who steam a lot I like the idea of using a garden jug and sprayer.

auntmag

Before the days of perma press fabrics, this is the way I did my ironing.