Why is There a Bow on the Doorway?

This is what I see as I exit my studio.

Why is there a bow on the doorway? Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

A bow. Right at eye level. It’s to remind me to turn off my mini-iron, which has no auto shut-off.

Why is there a bow on the doorway? Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

It’s a very useful tool, though, since it can get into tight spots. Recently I’ve been using it to erase lines I’ve drawn with a Frixion pen. The marks come off with heat, and the mini-iron has been able to easily access the tight turns and dips I had drawn. It erases those lines beautifully.

Why is there a bow on the doorway? Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Do you have one of these irons? If so, how do you remember to turn it off?

BTW, I store the bow, with attached painters tape, with the iron.

Ellen Lindner

2 Responses to Why is There a Bow on the Doorway?

  1. Pat Pollock November 22, 2020 at 8:52 am #

    I have a power strip that I have a light and my irons plugged into. I turn them on and off by the toggle switch on the strip. I never forget with the light on.

    • Ellen Lindner November 28, 2020 at 11:24 pm #

      That’s an excellent idea, Pat. Thanks.

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