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.
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.
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! 
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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I have a grabby toddler, and the cordless aspect is very appealing. I’d love to win one for my quilt making! Thanks!
I would make some pillow covers for our living room!
Quilts and quilted goodies. Bags, minis, etc.
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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!
I am desperately in need of a new iron for pressing my cross stitches and embroideries!
I’m so excited to see this iron! Fingers crossed for the win!
I am dying to try a good, sturdy cordless iron! It would be awesome to win one.
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.
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.
I want to make an appliqué baby quilt
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!
I’ve been eyeing this iron for a while 🙂
I would use this iron to create my first paper piecing project! I know it needs pressing at each step, so this is perfect!
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)
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!
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
I am very new at sewing, so I’m starting small. I want to make baby quilts.
I would start with an I Spy quilt for.My new grandson and some tote bags for me!
I am working on lap quilts, they will be Christmas presents. Thanks for the chance.
I would create everything! Currently, Halloween costumes and Christmas presents.
I would finally put a dent in my pile of clothes waiting to be pressed, then reward myself by making some quilted goodness.
Working on some NFL applique mug rugs this would be a great tool.
Thanks for the giveaway.
I would make quilts, lots of quilts! Maybe I’d even iron some of my husband’s work shirts. There’s a crazy idea.
I would make lots of patchwork cushions & quilts with this great iron.
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.
This iron looks great for small piece work, so I would start an HST or Dresden project. Thanks for the giveaway!
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.
Good Morning…fabulous giveaway…..’perfect’ for my crafting/sewing endeavours…thanks and cheers, Valerie 🙂
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!
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!!!!
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!
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!
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??!!
oh, and I would be doing my usual…quilting with it!
I would use it for my next quilting project.
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.
I love the idea of a cordless iron, and I would use it primarily for sewing/quilting projects.
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!
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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 !)
So exciting and such a cute blanket!
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!!
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.
Will love to win it to have it by my sewing machine where I sew many bags.
I would love to use this on piecing quilts right next to my sewing machine!
Would be perfect for the quilt I am making with my mom! Thanks for the chance!
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.
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!
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.
I will make clothes and some quilts!
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.
I love making bags and quilts and other gifts so this iron would be perfect!
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!
What wouldn’t I make, quilts, handbags, home decor you name it! I really really really need a new iron!
I love the idea of spinning it around in 360, for binding and making and flipping bags would be great.
Love that iron – so clever
I would use it for piecing quilts. You need a really good iron to press those seams perfectly.
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.
I would have to have this for quilting!
I’d start with some log cabin pillowcases!
I love making quilts…there are lots of seams that need pressing.
I love crafts of all kinds. I would love the iron for my sewing.
It would be awesome for appliques pressing seams!
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
What a cooool Iron! Would use it on everything I sew…would keep close to sewing machine for sure!
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!
I would use it so I can make proper quilt squares and other fabric goodies. 🙂
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! 🙂
I’d love to design a winter sweatshirt for my grandmother by ironing on a winter scene to a forest green sweatshirt.
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 !
I would love this iron to use for all my sewing projects from clothes, to bags to quilts.
Skirts and jumpers for my girls
I would use it for quilting
I’d create an applique tree skirt for Christmas
I would love to make pillow cases.
I need a new iron and would love to be cordless to do more appliques, pleats and heat molding.
I would love to make a applique baby blanket for my friend who is due in January
With this cordless iron and my sewing machine I would make any darn thing I wanted to.
I’m making some quilt blocks and a clothes for my daughter and myself
i would make a quilt
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!
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.
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I like the idea of a cordless iron, and the dual points look like they would be great for small projects.
This iron would make my quilt making so much faster and easier!
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 🙂
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.