Back in the Sewing Room

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I've had some really bad days recently dealing with the fibro an especially the back pain. But today, so far, I'm feeling better. I'm going to see if my good fortune will continue through a little bit of quiltmaking work.

Many thanks to you who offered to help with the squares for the Christmas Tree quilt. I do appreciate the kindness and generosity. However, I have the fabrics already lined up for that quilt, so I guess I'll keep cutting. Just a few more to go, so I think I'll make it.

But just look at my poor iron!

Iron

Jesse used my iron to press some synthetic-fiber banners than he bought for some reason that he did not relate to me. He said he didn't even know that irons have more than one heat setting. Obviously, his lack of iron-savvy had a detrimental effect on my iron, and I'm going to have to order some sole-plate cleaner right away, and hope it takes the melted plastic off. For now, I'm using my other Rowenta that leaks, making it impossible for me to use the steam feature. But you should see the banner pieces that Jesse "ironed." Not much left of them.

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On 11/03/2017, Barbara Anne said ...

Poor iron! I have two irons and if others need an iron, they don't use the one in my sewing room!

Might an elastic back brace help your back pain? I was given one at my last job and know they are available online. Look under "work back brace" and you'll find what I'm talking about.

Wishing you well.

Hugs!

On 11/04/2017, Nancy Morey said ...

Susan, I accidentally ironed over a plastic bag. Called Lynn and she said to put iron in the freezer for awhile-----the plastic peeled right off.
After that, heavily salt a piece of wax paper and iron over that.
I have some iron cleaner you can borrow, if you come Monday.

On 11/04/2017, Sue, a Florida Farm Girl said ...

Bummer!! I use Faultless Hot Iron Cleaner that you can get at most grocery stores or Wally world. Don't know if that would work on the plastic but it gets other gunk off.

On 11/06/2017, Pat said ...

I’ve read that Magic Eraser can clean iron sole plates. But I haven’t tried. Might be worth while to see.
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