Monday, September 19, 2011

IRON COZY!!!

I was just so excited when I read Stash Manicure's post for today...Nan from Pots and Pins did a turorial on an iron cozy.

Some of you are thinking...yea right...iron cozy...what next!

How many times have we gone somewhere with our iron, used it and then had to wait for it to cool? Raise your hands...don't be shy....

Well..nip over there, she has a great tutorial.

Now...she says not to leave an opening for your cord...I did...because I wanted to....



make it reversible.



She also used a binding for it...I did not...I just took my pinking shears to it. Yes...call me lazy...(been called worse)...besides "It is my party, I can do what I want"!!

so here is my iron...all nice and cozy....


How fun is this?? Did you notice the flip flops for my ties? Yes, my tie is black, I was going to lie and say it was navy blue...but once again....my party!!!

This did not take long at all, fast and fun.....now I have time to make more...oh yes...I see a whole slew of cozies in my future.

31 comments:

Melissa ;-) said...

It's really cute. I have a long standing rule - If I have to take my iron, I'm not going! But if I had one of these....

Sparky said...

WAY cool...now the question an hour? lol
really terrific Barb...I want to sew lol

Joanne Lendaro said...

LOVE IT!! Headed to a Sit & Sew this weekend, might have to throw a couple together for those who bring their irons. I'm gonna copy and do the pinking shears too. Works for me.....lol!!

allsewnup said...

Lookin' great Barb!! What is that goodie included in the pics, the turquoise/blue item?
I seem to find myself having to pack up my iron when it's still warm so none of the little hands in the house touch it. This will be ideal for that.


Carolyn

Mrs.Pickles said...

Very nice! Glad to see i am not the only one that likes to cut corners now and then.

SewCalGal said...

Very cute iron cozie. And I love your black cord with flip flops. Great job!

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Barbara said...

Very neat idea!!

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

Wonderful cozy! I see no problem with marching to your own beat.

JustCindy said...

Too cute! I think the flip flops on the black cord are perfect.

Betty said...

I love it. I have been using my iron alot lately. I will have to make me one of those.

West Michigan Quilter said...

What a great idea. Thanks for the link!

Vicki ♥ said...

That is really good Barb and makes you iron pretty enough to keep out on display :) Hugs Vicki x

Vicki ♥ said...

I clicked when I shouldnt have clicked. My comment dissapeared! But I said that is so pretty and it makes your iron look good enough to leave out on display :) Hugs Vicki x

Gene Black said...

Nice job..I like your shortcut ideas too!

Wacky Woman said...

So, sew cute! And useful.

John'aLee said...

Oh so cute! What a great idea!

Betsy said...

Very nice Barb.

sandra said...

It sure is your party Barb and you do a good job on everything. That is a great idea I will have to look at it. My iron turns off after so many mins but I hate it because everytime I go to use it it's cold.

Shari said...

I love your very unique iron cozy!

Lynn said...

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm printing out the instructions and will make one soon.

Cyndi said...

That is so cute, Barb! I like the happy fabrics you used for it. And great choice in irons...it's exactly like mine! :o)

XOXO,

Cyndi

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Unknown said...

Now that is smart! Very cute too.

Snoodles said...

That is so cute! Love your tie and flip flops...and the pinking on the edges? You're a genius!

Jean(ie) said...

The flip-flops make it perfect!

Tangos Treasures said...

It's cute!!!

Barb said...

so cute and useful! I will definitely make one!

GardenOfDaisies said...

Great idea! I like your pinked edges!

sewfunquilts said...

Very cute idea, and I totally believe in shortcuts!

Coisas da Laura said...

This is fantastic!!!!

Quilter Kathy said...

So cool! Love it!