Good Morning, Quilters!
I must confess, ironing is like dusting to me–I rarely see the need–unless I’m quilting, of course! I will throw my clothes away in the dryer for a few minutes if ironing is required.
Whenever I go to a quilt show or market, I scour the shops for exciting new supplies, notions, ideas…
Last month, at Quilt Expo in Wisconsin, this little gem caught my eye. A cordless iron–the Panasonic Freestyle Cordless Iron!
Now that is exciting!!!
Part of my frustration with ironing is the cord. It is always in my way! No more twirling and twisting to get the cord out-of-the-way! And, won’t this be great when you’ve basted a quilt and you see a few spots that need ironing? Or when you just need a little spot pressing and you don’t want to drag your entire quilt over to the ironing board? You won’t need to get an extension cord! Perfect!
The only thing that is different (besides the missing cord)–you have to put the iron in the base every time you set it down-to re-heat. The shop owner was extolling the virtues of the pointy shape–pointy on both ends, not just one. I’m not sure that has helped me in anyway…but it hasn’t hurt either. I have only owned this iron for a few weeks but I love it already! I talked to a friend who has owned hers for more than a year and she is very happy with it!
I guess what’s old is new again!
What about YOU?
Do YOU hate to iron? Do YOU iron outside of quilting?
Or do YOU LOVE to iron–I have several family members that iron for pleasure!
We’d LOVE to hear!
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Lori
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73 comments
Mary Honas
I love my current iron–a Reliable. Because I need a lot of steam at a low heat for t-shirt quilts the Reliable is my choice. Why? It has two heating elements, one for the steam and another for the sole plate. It makes great steam at the lowest heat setting!
Keeping that in mind, I’ll consider your cordless option. As a lefty, unless the cord is on a swivel or comes out straight it’s really a pain.
Amy Roth
Ooh! Is there a model number for that iron? I bought a Shark iron a little while ago and used steam on it and it dripped. Not out of the sole plate, but from where pieces come together, I think. I’m going to see if I can return and look for another. This sounds like one I”d like to try.
Rita Scott
I had a cordless Maytag iron and it bit the dust. They no longer make or repair the irons. I loved that it was cordless and no cord got in the way. Thanks for the review.
Joy
I don’t like that many irons these days don’t have much weight to them. I like an iron that presses with it’s own weight.
Christina in FL
I have eyeballed this iron for a while now. I’m thrilled for you! 🙂 I have an Oliso iron which I adore and I use a little holder on the end of my ironing board which bends and keeps the cord out of my way. https://tinyurl.com/ydybkz5b
Pamela North
Lori, you’re not alone. I have the same relationship with ironing as you.
Anne OORTS
I don’t dislike ironing but to say that it’s my favourite thing, that’s exaggerated. I do a lot of ironing when I am quilting. The iron you showed is very handy I think, but I don’t now if I can buy it in Belgium or France.
quiltalong
I have the Oliso and like the large plate but I also iron for therapy . It is amazing how great sheet and pillowcases feel …kind of like a high end hotel.
I might enjoy having the iron closer to my sewing area and cordless though. hmmmmm.
Mary Lou Benoit
I had to chuckle a bit when I read your blog this morning. I have had this iron for a few months now. I LOVE it. Its light, its portable. I love the points at both ends. I can’t say enough about it. Glad someone has finally seen the value of this affordable iron. Thanks. Have a quilt day.
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