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03-02-2014, 09:38 AM

#21

MargeD

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What a great birthday gift from Mom.

03-02-2014, 10:14 AM

#22

Karen Mc

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Have a wonderful birthday! You have a great mom!

03-02-2014, 10:37 AM

#23

pw6

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clean your steam iron with vinegar.. cleans those holes, or use distilled water.. I love the steam, even my little travel iron has steam. but after reading your comments I think I will look for a dry iron for the same reason steam does leak or spitts after a while and irons are not made to last like the older ones were..

03-02-2014, 10:40 AM

#24

cowgirlquilter

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What a great surprise!!! By the way, LOVE your word and definition.......awesome!

03-02-2014, 11:08 AM

#25

crafty pat

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For you that have ask a dry iron is the same size as other irons but does not hold water and the bottom plate has no holes and is smooth. You have to sprinkle and let fabric set for awhile or spray with a spray bottle as you go. That is all most of us older ones had to use for many years. I retired mine in the late 60's but of late wish I still had it.

03-02-2014, 11:59 AM

#26

swizzy

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dry iron

[ I THINK i WILL DIG MY OLD RY IRON OUT OF STORAGE AND SEE IF IT STILL HEATS. iT WAS A WEDDING GIFT 67 YEARS AGO.

03-02-2014, 12:06 PM

#27

FroggyinTexas

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Quote:

Originally Posted by judylg

I would prefer a dry iron, I do not use the steam feature on mine. I keep a spray bottle with water on the ironing board. Now mine does have automatic shut off and I do like that feature, you would be suprised I have at times walked away and not unplugged as I plan to get back there shortly. Something distracts me and there it is on, thankfully it shuts off. Even with this feature, I do try and unplug. I am going to watch this thread and see what everyone else has to say.

I left my iron on all night earlier in the week. Got distracted, probably feeding the dogs or cats. Thank goodness it goes off by itself. froggyintexas

03-02-2014, 12:25 PM

#28

JanieH

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Thanks, Prism99, for your clear explanation. I will definitely be adding this to my "Be On the Lookout For" list, aka, BOLO!

03-02-2014, 01:39 PM

#29

purplefiend

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I have my grandmother's 1950 Sunbeam iron, however it's for display only. The thermostat is toast, it burns my fabric on the lowest setting.
Sharon

03-02-2014, 03:12 PM

#30

jaly3162

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Location: Charleston, WV

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I couldn't tell you how many irons I have had in my 67 years. I have had expensive ones and cheap ones, and it does not matter, they break. I must be hard on them.