tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258832904204939232.post4042156175174887205..comments2023-11-03T06:36:47.558-04:00Comments on My Life is a Stitch & random thoughts that make me smile...: there were crackling noises and smoke!Debra @ Life is a Stitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15853926453946247707noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258832904204939232.post-75156654713400071772015-06-16T22:08:22.459-04:002015-06-16T22:08:22.459-04:00I have the exact same iron as you and the same exa...I have the exact same iron as you and the same exact thing happened to me. I wonder if it has something to do with never putting water in the iron or it is just poor design. I had mine replaced, but I worry it will happen again. I have an old Sunbeam travel iron I got at least 15+ years ago. She is great, but does not have that nice pointy tip I like for pressing same areas. Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17099244251375958949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258832904204939232.post-15809074030204166132015-06-05T08:42:50.584-04:002015-06-05T08:42:50.584-04:00I have not had this iron, but I had a large Sharp ...I have not had this iron, but I had a large Sharp iron that suddenly heated up extremely hot and then burnt out. I noticed it because I was pressing some piecing and the iron scorched the pieces. I threw away the pieces and the iron. I had had the iron for several years. At that time, I asked about irons on my blog. I've had and returned Rowentas that leak water, etc. Some people said they never use steam and it seems to help the longevity. I have to use steam--I feel that new irons don't get as hot and so the steam is needed to really get a good press. Then I was in a antique shop and found my first working, vintage iron. Now I search for them and have 3--a full-size and two small travel irons. They get hot enough that I don't need steam, although I keep a spray bottle nearby. JoAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725295327088235909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258832904204939232.post-70765711387959158742015-06-01T13:09:53.013-04:002015-06-01T13:09:53.013-04:00I had the same experience with the same iron, the ...I had the same experience with the same iron, the only thing was that mine was actually just plugged in and I went to put it down to iron something and it just caught on fire and burned a hole right in my ironing pad. It was only plugged in for maybe 15 to 30 seconds, I could not believe that happened so fast I did return it to the company and they sent me a full-size iron and said that the small iron was not to be used for quilting just for traveling. I do have another small one and I won't be using that one for anything either. It is a very scary experienceRosemary Youngshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077070853771048780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258832904204939232.post-53189076016555237062015-06-01T12:06:18.490-04:002015-06-01T12:06:18.490-04:00Well, we can laugh about it now (I mean the vision...Well, we can laugh about it now (I mean the vision of you running like a crazy person through the house) but I'll bet it took you a minute to settle. I wish I had a "perfect iron" solution for you, but the truth is I think that is every quilter's quest in life, to find the perfect iron. It seems I have tried them all. I received a $200 iron as a gift once that was the worst iron I ever had, I hate the auto shut off. My favorite for heat was my old heavy duty GE with a stainless sole. They still make them but the edges of the steam holes are too sharp for piecing and even when I filed them down they kept catching on my blocks - argh. So now I use an $11.00 Black and Decker no fuss iron. When I realized I liked it, I bought another for a reserve. That was 2 years ago and I haven't had to use it yet. It doesn't get as hot as I would like, but it is as good as any I have tried. I don't use steam either so maybe that is why it has lasted so long. Good luck in your quest!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258832904204939232.post-91152470215852989432015-06-01T08:42:34.294-04:002015-06-01T08:42:34.294-04:00Scary iron that you have been using! I do not unp...Scary iron that you have been using! I do not unplug my iron or sewing machine. I do have them plugged into a surge protector. I flip a switch when I want power to those items and flip it off when done. Have never had a problem. I do not have an iron to recommend.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258832904204939232.post-32451396815961407792015-06-01T05:50:12.429-04:002015-06-01T05:50:12.429-04:00I am glad you were there to save you sewing room.....I am glad you were there to save you sewing room.... scary...... <br />Hannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977133647814863003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258832904204939232.post-15611504041321470442015-05-31T22:11:29.043-04:002015-05-31T22:11:29.043-04:00So scary! So scary! Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479326539899743265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258832904204939232.post-55852411248833882022015-05-31T18:58:46.037-04:002015-05-31T18:58:46.037-04:00I use vintage flat irons, no steam. I do have a s...I use vintage flat irons, no steam. I do have a steam iron that I pull out on occasion, but, they tend to spit at times, no matter how often you empty out the water. Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258832904204939232.post-13011295843871269252015-05-31T18:08:53.898-04:002015-05-31T18:08:53.898-04:00Oh no--poor you!!
This one was also my favorite ir...Oh no--poor you!!<br />This one was also my favorite iron--<br />but it has a sad ending too--<br />the handle snapped on me--my bother did fix it for me and I got some more use out of it--but then that came undone--<br />so decided I was going to get me a new one--<br />but--now maybe I better look around for a different make and model--<br />SmilesQUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347815945554965185noreply@blogger.com