Yesterday I went to M & L yardage to buy some flannel for a project I am working on for my new grand-daughters and I came home with flannel AND all this cute fabric to make these Hostess Aprons. So instead of working on the project I was supposed to get started on, I made these 7 aprons for the Etsy shop. Makes total sense, right?
And now on the the iron that changed my life....CHANGED MY LIFE PEOPLE! So about a year ago I convinced the hubby that I NEEDED
a Rowenta iron. How could I continue my life as I know it without one? So my darling hubby consented and I paid way more than anyone should for an iron and was the proud owner of my very first Rowenta. Fast forward to February and my prized iron leaks and it decides when and if it will work at all! Of course I had to start my search for the perfect replacement. I read quilter's blogs and online reviews and decided that I NEEDED the Oliso TG1600 (a bargin at $169.00) I used my sweetest voice and asked the hubby if I could have it. And of course, he said "yes". Did I mention that it comes in the cutest sunny yellow color? Anyhoo, I must have lost my mind temporarily because things have been slow at my husband's work and slow = less money. And on top of that, the day I was planning to buy my beautiful sunny yellow Oliso he came home early from work because things were slow. Needless to say, I didn't order the yellow iron. I went back to Amazon and started reading reviews on their top selling irons and it turns out there were quite a few ex-Rowenta owners singing the praises of this T-fal Ultraglide
. For $38 bucks and free shipping, I figured I'd give it a shot. Guess what? IT ROCKS!!! I've never had an iron that actually makes ironing fun! I love this iron! Even the steam sounds like applause! It heats up lightning fast, gets super hot, had tons of steam, glides over wrinkles and the back of the iron is designed so that it's very stable on the ironing board so you don't have the fear of it tipping over. And did you notice that it's RED? (it also comes in blue...but who wants that?)
a Rowenta iron. How could I continue my life as I know it without one? So my darling hubby consented and I paid way more than anyone should for an iron and was the proud owner of my very first Rowenta. Fast forward to February and my prized iron leaks and it decides when and if it will work at all! Of course I had to start my search for the perfect replacement. I read quilter's blogs and online reviews and decided that I NEEDED the Oliso TG1600 (a bargin at $169.00) I used my sweetest voice and asked the hubby if I could have it. And of course, he said "yes". Did I mention that it comes in the cutest sunny yellow color? Anyhoo, I must have lost my mind temporarily because things have been slow at my husband's work and slow = less money. And on top of that, the day I was planning to buy my beautiful sunny yellow Oliso he came home early from work because things were slow. Needless to say, I didn't order the yellow iron. I went back to Amazon and started reading reviews on their top selling irons and it turns out there were quite a few ex-Rowenta owners singing the praises of this T-fal Ultraglide. For $38 bucks and free shipping, I figured I'd give it a shot. Guess what? IT ROCKS!!! I've never had an iron that actually makes ironing fun! I love this iron! Even the steam sounds like applause! It heats up lightning fast, gets super hot, had tons of steam, glides over wrinkles and the back of the iron is designed so that it's very stable on the ironing board so you don't have the fear of it tipping over. And did you notice that it's RED? (it also comes in blue...but who wants that?)
Loving the aprons and the iron reviews. I too, convinced my husband that we needed a Rowenta and ya know what?! I hate it! It leaks it doesn't glide smooth and I am in search of another one. I think I'll check out this T-Fal that you bought and of course I will buy red!
ReplyDeleteI am not all that fond of my Rowenta, but it's working quite well right now. A little de-calcing does wonders!
ReplyDeleteNow, teach me how to be an efficient and quantitative sewist Ms, Karen!!
If I had to wear an halfie, I would go with the orange!!
Karen the aprons are gorgeous! But, it never ceases to amaze me that you also provide information that I truly need. You know that I am building my sewing supplies as I want to make Kyleah's clothes for many years to come. I am currently looking for an iron that glides across the fabric and lays down steam like no body's business. I was going to buy a Rowenta because my wonderful husband said I could buy a good iron. Now I can save money and buy the one you just bought. Thank you :-)!
ReplyDeleteI love the aprons! My favorites are the brown/green, the apple/polkadot and the orange apron! They're gorgeous! I'm sold on the iron! I need a new one too. Mine is old and doesn't work well. Red's my favorite color too. Does it turn off by itself? That's something I need! I just added it to my Amazon cart to purchase latter. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteWow you are fast Karen with the aprons!!
ReplyDeleteI was taking a quilting class a few months ago and fell in love with the Rowenta in the shop. So I purchased one when it was on sale at Jo~Anns - and I hate it!! Will keep this one in mind, thanks for the review
I followed a link here from jillytacy because I hate my Rowenta! I may give this a try! Thanks so much. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for leaving me a comment on my blog about this iron...I'm ordering it today. I too wanted to buy the expensive Rowenta but have seen many people comment on their problems so I have been afraid to buy it. For $38, I'm willing to try the one you recommend. Thanks!!!
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