tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post4507939664043933820..comments2023-10-11T08:28:01.983-07:00Comments on ! Insights From SewCalGal: Tips for Quilters on Hot Summer DaysSewCalGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062059207544865569noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-7099855912997630802012-08-14T16:33:02.797-07:002012-08-14T16:33:02.797-07:00I have used the Rowenta cleaning cream. But I did...I have used the Rowenta cleaning cream. But I did buy it at JoAnn's and used my 50% off coupon ;-)Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714577523744715551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-64025177672631065362012-08-14T12:39:52.548-07:002012-08-14T12:39:52.548-07:00I do use dryer sheets to get fusible web off my ir...I do use dryer sheets to get fusible web off my iron when I make an "oops" I didn't think about them for regular cleaning though. <br />I have a Magic Eraser around here somewhere I think, I will have to try that and give my iron a good cleaning. Gene Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731141629634998152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-10154241537670678492012-08-14T00:19:51.887-07:002012-08-14T00:19:51.887-07:00I keep all my windows closed on a warm day to keep...I keep all my windows closed on a warm day to keep the house cool, plus the minute I open my drapes, the neighbors know I am up and over come they, so staying in my PJ's until I am ready is one. I also quilt in the basement on warm days where it is much cooler!Quiltingrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885973879588867172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-13466358206069749492012-08-13T23:26:03.456-07:002012-08-13T23:26:03.456-07:00I've got several other solutions for cleaning ...I've got several other solutions for cleaning fusible off a teflon-coated iron on my blog: http://sandgroper14.wordpress.com/2009/07/30/cleaning-fusible-glue-off-a-teflon-coated-iron/<br /><br />Currently winter in Australia, so I'm enjoying quilting a lot. Not so much in the Australian summer...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-63964544653876025852012-08-13T13:13:45.255-07:002012-08-13T13:13:45.255-07:00Excellent information SewCalGal. It is a great su...Excellent information SewCalGal. It is a great suggestion that you made about reading the manual. Ya hate to ruin your iron ...or should I say...I would hate to ruin mine.<br /><br />Smiles,<br />KellyIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-64124956122360381202012-08-13T11:00:13.335-07:002012-08-13T11:00:13.335-07:00Great post, Darlene - I appreciate the in-depth tr...Great post, Darlene - I appreciate the in-depth treatment on iron cleaning!!Ivory Springhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912738976411473827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-8544250890879969242012-08-13T10:38:39.479-07:002012-08-13T10:38:39.479-07:00I should check my iron. I don't know the last ...I should check my iron. I don't know the last time it was cleaned! Shame on me.Sally in WAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-2472059967024170502012-08-13T09:22:04.316-07:002012-08-13T09:22:04.316-07:00The dryer sheets really work. I've recently s...The dryer sheets really work. I've recently started fusing and, of course, have ironed the wrong side! Just run the hot iron over the dryer sheet and it's sparkling clean!Susan Turneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864635774677436375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-67693532296569206042012-08-13T08:10:54.229-07:002012-08-13T08:10:54.229-07:00Great, useful info. Off to look at the soleplates...Great, useful info. Off to look at the soleplates on my two old irons ... Happy Monday!Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-54713924501295695172012-08-13T07:30:27.450-07:002012-08-13T07:30:27.450-07:00I've used the Iron Clean sheets - they work re...I've used the Iron Clean sheets - they work really well.Andrea Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555940591810773230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-27116193531599160752012-08-13T06:44:08.258-07:002012-08-13T06:44:08.258-07:00Waxed paper wadded up is awesome for "scrubbi...Waxed paper wadded up is awesome for "scrubbing" residues off a hot iron. It'll take off starch marks as well as fusible glue! <br /><br />I make a couple good wads of it, lay them on the ironing board, and "iron" them with hard pressure with the iron on its hottest setting. I used to actually hold a big wad in one hand, the iron in the other, and "scrub" the hot iron plate directly - - until I got smarter (luckily by brain power, not bad experience) and put the wads down on the board. What a nasty burn I could have given myself doing my old insane way!Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424861624240818479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-79766062770043422742012-08-13T04:56:25.178-07:002012-08-13T04:56:25.178-07:00This is a timely post. My iron is in need of clea...This is a timely post. My iron is in need of cleaning because I sometimes use heavy duty starch, on clothing as well as quilts. But the build up is annoying. <br />And I just began hand quilting a quilt and was thinking yesterday I must be nuts to be doing it:)Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434220084140118982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-12044285138867418442012-08-13T04:34:49.927-07:002012-08-13T04:34:49.927-07:00Great post! Our weather finally got a little coole...Great post! Our weather finally got a little cooler so it is time to turn on the iron and work on some applique and paper piecing.....before it gets hot again!Connie Kresin Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522467890442085228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-53983780661252714632012-08-13T04:04:12.547-07:002012-08-13T04:04:12.547-07:00I never minded hand quilting in the summer because...I never minded hand quilting in the summer because I didn't use a hoop so it didn't lay in my lap. I quilted from the old time frames my granny used which hung from the ceiling. And dress up??? Are you kidding me... Usually I quilted in my nightgown. lol<br /><br />But you should have seen how fast I could move if the door bell rang. lol<br /><br />Thanks for the tips on cleaning the iron..Thearicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00630873857696850018noreply@blogger.com