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09-26-2010, 11:29 PM
#81
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Kansas
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Originally Posted by Donna Gedeon
Best press is great but if you spray it on photo's on labels for quilts do not use that spray on the photo as it will make the writing go away. Donna Gedeon Aurora Colorado
09-28-2010, 07:30 AM
#83
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: From WI then Denver then Houston and now Hainesville, IL
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
IDH ran an electric line just for my sewing room, so nothing else is on that circuit. Its great having my very own electrician.
Amen to THAT!!!
My hubby is electrician also, and I have recessed "can" lighting in ceiling and ceiling fan with lighting also! These are also each on one of those slider light switches, so can go from mood lighting to brighter than bright in flip of a switch!
Will have to ask about that seperate line for sewing room also!
;)
09-28-2010, 07:34 AM
#84
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Location: Lewiston, Maine
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I was looking for a new iron last year around this time. I thought about spending the money for a Rowenta then talked to someone who had one and hated it. Lots of money and it didn't last. I bought a Black and Decker that had the features I wanted for $27.00 and have been very happy with it. I don't think it's worth spending all that money for something that will not last any longer than a regular iron.
09-29-2010, 02:23 AM
#85
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Queensland Australia
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Originally Posted by MommaDorian
I'm finding that my iron isn't as hot as it used to be. It doesn't get wrinkles out of cotton very well. I guess I'm wearing it out. Is there a brand that works better with quilting, ie. getting hotter?
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09-29-2010, 01:05 PM
#86
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Fletcher NC(cool, green mountains)
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I found one at the Goodwill store for $4.50 that is working just fine..steam,etc...shuts down to a low setting if not used and shuts off after awhile...its a Windmere steam-n-glide and it isnt too too heavy........
10-31-2010, 02:05 PM
#88
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 545
okay I am heading to Walmart!! I also don't want an auto shut off. I want it hot, steamy and ready when I want to press!! lol giggles uncontrollably that sounded very Rated R..my apologies y'all know what I am talking about ..Happy Quilting
11-01-2010, 10:25 AM
#89
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Posts: 1,646
I have a shark, bought it in Walmart for about $40. It's wonderful. I love it. I had been using steam, however, I read somewhere, not to use steam when piecing. It distorts the fabric. So I stopped and use a dry iron, and have a spray bottle of water nearby
05-15-2011, 02:05 AM
#90
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Behind my sewing machine
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I just bought a new iron...what a difference!! My husband does all of his own ironing and is in love with the steam on this one....neither of us knew it really does make a difference. Here is the one I got I really like how the front is pointy. It is heavy but works like a dream. Rowenta http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...LinkType=PDPZ1
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