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Applique Name Blanket + Panasonic Iron Giveaway!

  • October 15, 2014
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I was invited to take part in the “Keep Calm and Press On” Challenge, sponsored by the Panasonic and their new Cordless 360 Degree Freestyle Iron.

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I was excited for the challenge, which was to use my new iron to tackle a Pinterest DIY project I’ve been putting off. Well, that’s a tough one. Which project have I NOT been putting off? The several baby blankets I’d wanted to make were near the top of the list.

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These days, I’m always looking for products to make my life easier. And since I already use and love another Panasonic iron (read Mary’s review here), I decided to give Panasonic newest cordless iron, the Panasonic NI-WL600, a spin. The main difference between the two irons is the lightweight design of the new Freestyle iron, and the way it glides across the ironing board. It’s like an ice skater! DSC_1188

The other main difference between the two irons is the dual points on the iron plate, making it easy to flip the Freestyle iron around 360 degrees as you work on your project. This would come in very handy for ironing bias tape, pressing open seams and other quilting tasks. Because the iron is cordless, you really have all the versatility you need to iron your project without worrying about a cord.

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Like my other Panasonic cordless iron, I appreciate the sturdy charging base. If I leave the room while my iron is still hot, I can just cover up the iron with the plastic cover, and not have to worry that my cats or my baby will tug at the cord and put themselves in danger. This is the main reason my husband wanted me to have a cordless iron in the first place, and it really is my favorite feature!

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And now . . . for that project I’ve been putting off. As you can see, I’ve been playing with applique letters to make a few baby blankets. If you’d like to make this name blanket, it’s so easy! You can read my tutorial for an easy applique name quilt over on the Craftsy blog.

Applique Name Blanket

This is baby Killian’s name quilt, which is Shannon’s Cuddle fabric on the front and Ann Kelle flannel fabric on the back. I cut a simple fabric elephant to sew on the front in order to match the design on the flannel back. If you’d like to learn how to make an applique, we have another tutorial here on Craft Buds that should get your started!

Applique Name Blanket

I’d like to thank the folks at Panasonic for letting me test drive this awesome new NI-WL600 iron. Now, you’ll have a chance to win one, too!

Disclaimer: I was provided with this iron free of charge in exchange for my participation in the design challenge. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way. Follow the Keep Calm and Press On Challenge via social media at @HomePanasonic and #KeepCalmPressOn.

Giveaway!

Would you like to win your very own Panasonic Cordless 360 Degree Freestyle Iron ($129 value)? View the Rafflecopter form below for several ways you can enter to win!

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87 comments
  1. Jenny says:
    October 15, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    I have a grabby toddler, and the cordless aspect is very appealing. I’d love to win one for my quilt making! Thanks!

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  2. Jennifer Banyay says:
    October 15, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    I would make some pillow covers for our living room!

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  3. Gayle says:
    October 15, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    Quilts and quilted goodies. Bags, minis, etc.

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  4. Gayle says:
    October 15, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/436427020113912276/

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  5. Michele T says:
    October 15, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    Great review, thank you! I would use it to iron fabric for piecing a quilt. Having a cordless iron would be perfect to iron anywhere in my wee sewing space!

    Reply
  6. Rebecca says:
    October 15, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    I am desperately in need of a new iron for pressing my cross stitches and embroideries!

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  7. Carmen says:
    October 15, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    I’m so excited to see this iron! Fingers crossed for the win!

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  8. Windy says:
    October 15, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    I am dying to try a good, sturdy cordless iron! It would be awesome to win one.

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  9. Caitlyn says:
    October 15, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    What a neat little iron. I would totally make my new little niece her name quilt I’ve been putting off since my iron fell off my board and broke.

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  10. Jodie says:
    October 15, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    I’d use it for making quilts and other little things. The iron’s cord is something I’ve worried about with my little guys.

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  11. Allison C says:
    October 15, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    I want to make an appliqué baby quilt

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  12. Linda H. says:
    October 15, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    I was really curious about how Panasonic fit into the bias tape applique challenge. Now I understand! The iron looks fabulous. The lack of a cord to the iron would be the best feature. Thanks for this chance to win!

    Reply
  13. Joanna says:
    October 15, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    I’ve been eyeing this iron for a while 🙂

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  14. Kathy E. says:
    October 15, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    I would use this iron to create my first paper piecing project! I know it needs pressing at each step, so this is perfect!

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  15. darlene macdonald says:
    October 15, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    I have wondered how well this iron works. I need to replace my dead iron! Another in less than a year! What is with these irons??? I make tote bags, bibs, clothes for my nephews. Plus bags for a local hospital’s cancer center the patients get a reversible tote bag instead of those awful plastic generic ones! I love donating them after putting my touches on them. Please pick me I need an iron asap!!! :0)

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  16. mean sarah jean says:
    October 15, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    What wouldn’t I make with this iron!! I love that it is cordless. The cord always seems to get in the way, and sometimes it’s too short from where my plug vs. ironing is. Thanks for the great review!

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  17. Ruth says:
    October 15, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    I would love to make my first applique quilt with this wonderful Iron. On top of using it while making my retro dresses and other outfits from Gertie’s Book

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  18. Tammi says:
    October 15, 2014 at 11:37 pm

    I am very new at sewing, so I’m starting small. I want to make baby quilts.

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  19. Debbie H says:
    October 15, 2014 at 11:43 pm

    I would start with an I Spy quilt for.My new grandson and some tote bags for me!

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  20. Janie says:
    October 16, 2014 at 2:17 am

    I am working on lap quilts, they will be Christmas presents. Thanks for the chance.

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  21. Sarah says:
    October 16, 2014 at 3:41 am

    I would create everything! Currently, Halloween costumes and Christmas presents.

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  22. rachal says:
    October 16, 2014 at 5:57 am

    I would finally put a dent in my pile of clothes waiting to be pressed, then reward myself by making some quilted goodness.

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  23. Sarah C. says:
    October 16, 2014 at 6:48 am

    Working on some NFL applique mug rugs this would be a great tool.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  24. Lisa Marie says:
    October 16, 2014 at 6:54 am

    I would make quilts, lots of quilts! Maybe I’d even iron some of my husband’s work shirts. There’s a crazy idea.

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  25. Fran says:
    October 16, 2014 at 7:07 am

    I would make lots of patchwork cushions & quilts with this great iron.

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  26. Beth T. says:
    October 16, 2014 at 7:23 am

    It’s about time for me to get to work on some applique Christmas stockings to be given to kids in foster care. A cordless iron would make it a less-fraught experience around our busy cats.

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  27. Terry D says:
    October 16, 2014 at 7:47 am

    This iron looks great for small piece work, so I would start an HST or Dresden project. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  28. Lynda says:
    October 16, 2014 at 7:55 am

    I would love to have a cordless iron and this one looks wonderful. I’ll use it to finish up that baby book I’ve put off finishing but so many other projects. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  29. Valerie says:
    October 16, 2014 at 7:55 am

    Good Morning…fabulous giveaway…..’perfect’ for my crafting/sewing endeavours…thanks and cheers, Valerie 🙂

    Reply
  30. Arianna says:
    October 16, 2014 at 8:16 am

    Our iron is horrible – the cotton setting is too hot for cottons, etc. I’ve scorched at least two projects because of it. I’d love to have a new iron!

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  31. Flo says:
    October 16, 2014 at 8:37 am

    Love this iron. I sew, quilt and do all needle crafts; I would be able to us this iron for everything! Thanks so much for the chance to win!!!!

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  32. Carmen says:
    October 16, 2014 at 8:40 am

    I sew clothing and quilts, so I think 360 degrees would go a very long way in my workflow. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  33. Taryn says:
    October 16, 2014 at 8:56 am

    I do a lot of ironing for quilts in front of my living room TV and it would be really nice to not be connected to the wall!

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  34. Jayne says:
    October 16, 2014 at 8:58 am

    I love the idea of a cordless iron. It seems so dang logical! I am forever getting tangled in my iron cord either from the ironing board or my feet…I don’t suppose this cordelss stops me from getting iron burns??!!

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  35. Jayne says:
    October 16, 2014 at 8:59 am

    oh, and I would be doing my usual…quilting with it!

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  36. Nancy L says:
    October 16, 2014 at 9:12 am

    I would use it for my next quilting project.

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  37. Elena T says:
    October 16, 2014 at 9:31 am

    My iron is 25 years old – I would love to replace it with a new beauty like this! I have several sewing projects that need hems etc that require ironing, so I will be working on those.

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  38. Carrie says:
    October 16, 2014 at 10:19 am

    I love the idea of a cordless iron, and I would use it primarily for sewing/quilting projects.

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  39. allison pogany says:
    October 16, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    This would be a major upgrade for me. Right now, for all of my quilting, I use a tiny travel iron, which is the only one I have!
    allisonpogany@gmail.com

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  40. Diana says:
    October 16, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    OH how awesome that would be to make some pillowcases with their names on them for the granddaughters!
    IF I won; I could use this iron anywhere is my sewing room ! Thanks for the chance to win
    (PS Love your blog so glad I found it !)

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  41. Tiffany says:
    October 16, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    So exciting and such a cute blanket!

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  42. Natalie F says:
    October 16, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    I would use it every time I sew. But specifically, on the applique’s I’m doing on some Christmas stockings right now. I would love a cordless iron!!

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  43. Tammy Lyons says:
    October 16, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    Oh what a great idea. No cord…Now that sounds fabulous. I would definitely use it to work on my hand embroidery and applique projects….Thanks for the great product review of it. I’m seriously interested in it. Thank you for the chance to enter as well.

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  44. Norma says:
    October 16, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    Will love to win it to have it by my sewing machine where I sew many bags.

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  45. Michelle Enos says:
    October 16, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    I would love to use this on piecing quilts right next to my sewing machine!

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  46. Ella Morriss says:
    October 16, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    Would be perfect for the quilt I am making with my mom! Thanks for the chance!

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  47. Sara Nixon says:
    October 16, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    I’d make quits of course. I just dropped my iron last night and it came apart so I can’t do much until I get a new one and we’ve been going through some financial tough times so I’m not sure when that will be.

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  48. Margo says:
    October 16, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    I’ve had an “Alphabet” quilt on my list for a while! How great would this iron be?! I think having it cordless would be a bonus!

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  49. VickiT says:
    October 16, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    Strangely enough, I have a bunch of baby items I need to make. We have friends/relatives that have had babies in the past month – FOUR of them and I have yet to make any of them gifts. I like to do a nice, big receiving blanket, matching burp cloth, and bib for new baby presents. I normally do machine embroidery on each item, but this time I’m not sure yet exactly what I want to do. Applique was an option, but I’ve never done any applique. I actually wondered how well it sticks/stay on cuddle with the dots like you’ve used. Having a great iron always helps to get all the fabrics nice and flat. I used to have a cordless iron and absolutely loved it. Someone used mine while we were gone for a weekend and they broke it. I’ve been unable to find another one I like as much since. I’d love to try this one as I’ve seen a lot of great reviews.

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  50. Ellen Barth says:
    October 17, 2014 at 12:44 am

    I will make clothes and some quilts!

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  51. Judith says:
    October 17, 2014 at 1:22 am

    I’ve been wanting to try applique, but I have to admit that the pressing part is what keeps me from getting started. Winning this would be just the motivation that I need.

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  52. Patti says:
    October 17, 2014 at 5:27 am

    I love making bags and quilts and other gifts so this iron would be perfect!

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  53. Ali M says:
    October 17, 2014 at 9:42 am

    Well.. I iron 30-60 minutes a day, so everything. It’d be most useful for quilting purposes – I’m left handed and have trouble with the cords usually being in my way which gets so tiring! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  54. Marci Girl says:
    October 17, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    What wouldn’t I make, quilts, handbags, home decor you name it! I really really really need a new iron!

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  55. Mara says:
    October 17, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    I love the idea of spinning it around in 360, for binding and making and flipping bags would be great.

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  56. Allison says:
    October 17, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    Love that iron – so clever

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  57. Helen says:
    October 17, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    I would use it for piecing quilts. You need a really good iron to press those seams perfectly.

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  58. ConnieG says:
    October 17, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    I am working on a T-shirt quilt and the cordless Panasonic cordless iron would be very helpful with all the bonding that needs to be done! Thanks for the opportunity. I have an older Panasonic cordless iron that I love.

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  59. Michelle @ needle and nest says:
    October 17, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    I would have to have this for quilting!

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  60. Alexis says:
    October 17, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    I’d start with some log cabin pillowcases!

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  61. Vicki H says:
    October 17, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    I love making quilts…there are lots of seams that need pressing.

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  62. Sandy K says:
    October 17, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    I love crafts of all kinds. I would love the iron for my sewing.

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  63. auschick says:
    October 17, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    It would be awesome for appliques pressing seams!

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  64. Pauline says:
    October 17, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    I would absolutely LOVE this gorgeous cordless iron – I can`t count the number of times I wish I could just take the iron to my work which is not on the ironing board – this will be fabulous. I will use it on so many things – applique for a start, and once I was repairing a bed mattress where the binding had come undone and had been screwed up in a bunch – I wanted to iron the binding before I tried to reattach it by hand using an upholstery needle – this cordless iron would have made me very happy that day.
    Thanks for the chance to win one.
    Pauline

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  65. Lori Morton says:
    October 17, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    What a cooool Iron! Would use it on everything I sew…would keep close to sewing machine for sure!

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  66. Lisa Eck says:
    October 18, 2014 at 1:16 am

    I have some projects coming up for fall: a flannel top, a sewing machine cover, a cell phone wallet, and others. This iron would be very helpful to work on my projects. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  67. Mippy/Sabrina says:
    October 18, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    I would use it so I can make proper quilt squares and other fabric goodies. 🙂

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  68. Kristy says:
    October 18, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    I’ve always used the “cheap” iron from the store, so it would be a real treat to have such a nice iron for all my sewing projects! Thanks for the chance! Currently ironing a STACK of tiny flannel baby diapers that this would be such a help with! 🙂

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  69. Jillian T says:
    October 18, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    I’d love to design a winter sweatshirt for my grandmother by ironing on a winter scene to a forest green sweatshirt.

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  70. Lee says:
    October 18, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    I would love this when I go to quilt club – no cord and easy to tote. I would love to make some applique names on some blankets and towels! thank you !

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  71. Ramona says:
    October 18, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    I would love this iron to use for all my sewing projects from clothes, to bags to quilts.

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  72. courtney says:
    October 18, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    Skirts and jumpers for my girls

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  73. John Hutchens says:
    October 18, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    I would use it for quilting

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  74. Piroska says:
    October 18, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    I’d create an applique tree skirt for Christmas

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  75. sara rai says:
    October 19, 2014 at 6:08 am

    I would love to make pillow cases.

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  76. Cheryl@ Sew Can Do says:
    October 19, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    I need a new iron and would love to be cordless to do more appliques, pleats and heat molding.

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  77. theresa j says:
    October 19, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    I would love to make a applique baby blanket for my friend who is due in January

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  78. Charlotte says:
    October 19, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    With this cordless iron and my sewing machine I would make any darn thing I wanted to.

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  79. Carmen N says:
    October 19, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    I’m making some quilt blocks and a clothes for my daughter and myself

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  80. Lauren H says:
    October 19, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    i would make a quilt

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  81. Rose H says:
    October 19, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    I would use it for my next quilt! no cord would be great! And I’m sure my mom would appreciate me not stealing her iron all of time!

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  82. Karen says:
    October 19, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    I would use it for quilting, iron on shirt transfers, all my sewing goodies. Would love it because my old one has a cord and I keep tripping on it.
    ncjeepster@aol.com

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  83. Julie says:
    October 20, 2014 at 11:08 am

    I like the idea of a cordless iron, and the dual points look like they would be great for small projects.

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  84. barbara n says:
    October 20, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    This iron would make my quilt making so much faster and easier!

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  85. Daun says:
    October 20, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    I have been trying to make (for 11 years now) a memory quilt out of my little sisters clothes for my mom & grandmas. Plus this would help me get into the habit of ironing more 🙂

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  86. Nadine W says:
    October 20, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    Love the idea of the cordless iron. Would love to use it on my next quilt projects (and they are piling up) and the occasional too wrinkled to wear in public blouse. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win.

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