New Iron

An article by Rachel    4 Comments

I just bought a new iron.

I realize most people wouldn’t consider a new iron worthy blog fodder. I’m not most people. I’m a quilter. A quilter without an iron is a quilter with wonky quilts. I don’t want wonky quilts. So when my iron died on Sunday, I began the quest for a new iron.

Now I have high expectations from my iron. I want an iron that can conquer linen and last a long time. In my adult life, I’ve had two irons. Iron #1 was purchased prior to going to college. I didn’t spend more than $25, and I used it for 15 years, probably 10 years too long. I replaced it when it started to melt a hole in the bottom. Iron #2 was a mighty fine iron from Oliso. Of course until it died on me. The death was rather unexpected. One moment it worked. Five minuted later it won’t heat up. I spent a good chunk of money on this iron, and it lasted two short years. This makes me a little sad. (Ross thinks my relationship with my iron is unhealthy.) I think a iron should last 5 years. I’m not sure why, but it sounds like a reasonable time.

My new iron wasn’t easy to find. Based on my internet research I decide my new iron needed to be heavy, have a stainless steel plate, and have a nice steam feature. I avoided a Rowenta based on bad reviews. Oh, I didn’t want to spend more than $50. If it dies in less than 5 years, I don’t want to regret what I paid. Also I wanted to buy locally versus the internet. When it starts to act up, I need someone to complain to. After visiting all the close stores and finding nothing, I drove out to Target to find the perfect iron. Yea! Life can now resume.