Pressing Issues

Mystery Quilts Anonymous

I don't know about you, but I was on an iron search for a very long time. I went from cheap irons to expensive irons and EVERYTHING in between. My last effort was a Sunbeam and I thought I had finally found my dream iron. That is until the water reservoir cap broke. Come to find out, that is a common problem with them.  I am happy to say, I have purchased a new iron (a couple months ago) and I am in love! I have a Braun TexStyle 7. It is absolutely the best iron ever! 

 
 I have a lot of bullet points on my judging list: weight, water capacity, heat plate size, number of steam holes..... I have to say those are only a few! The Braun is amazing with everything...if anything, it gets too hot and tends to melt the wool pressing mat! I had to turn it down two clicks to keep my iron clean and the pressing mat intact. What's your judging list look like?





I love my wool pressing mats as well. In the beginning, I was a bit worried that I wouldn't get much use out of it. In the end, I don't know how I pressed without them! To top it all off, they are made from New Zealand wool. AND, don't get me started on my clappers. If you have never tried a clapper, you need to! I have been working with a wood worker here in New Zealand to make a PERFECT quilter's clapper and we are very pleased with the outcome. I love my clappers, they make flat seams a reality EVERY time. I have two clappers pictured here with my iron on my pressing mat.

In the future, we will be discussing rotary cutters, mats, machines, quilting ideas, tying quilts...... so much to talk about , so little time! I love spending time with you!

Addicted to mystery quilts,
Deb

Location: 715 Paradise Valley Road, Ngongotaha Valley 3072, New Zealand

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  1. Pam3 Dec 2019, 10:44:00

    Oh wow -- how cool on the clappers!! I love my pressing matt -- but left it in Florida - will be going back in a couple of weeks - but found a wool blanket in my basement in Indiana! Woo hoo!! Works as well!!!

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    1. Mystery Quilts Anonymous3 Dec 2019, 13:56:00

      This is really good to know!! If I am ever without my mats, I will use a wool blanket.

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