Twenty-four families at Owatonna, Minnesota founded this group in 1984 as the Midwest Sad Iron Collectors Club. It was renamed PITCA in 2008. Today our 200+ family members hail from the United States and around the world. Some members participate exclusively online while others enjoy Internet networking plus traveling to PITCA-sponsored regional meetings and/or the Annual Convention, held every summer in a Midwest location.

PITCA promotes the many aspects of collecting irons, trivets, and other laundry collectibles. Join PITCA !

The 2026 PITCA Convention will be held July 24 & 25 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Convention Registration is FREE for first-time atendees, a savings of $65 per person or $130 per couple!  

➤ Click Here for Convention information and a Schedule of events.

PITCA membership includes a subscription to the Pressing News Journal, published quarterly in September, December, March & June. Click Here to view a selection of articles appearing in the March 2025 issue.

Congratulations to PITCA members Kate & Kevin McCartney for the successful completion of 100+ informative in-depth videos on iron collecting! An Index with individual Links is shared under the Media tab.

Most Recent Video # 104: European Alcohol Irons

Only have a minute? Enjoy a brief, one minute video that introduce different aspects of iron collecting.

Here's the Direct Link to ALL of the KTI SHORTS on YouTube. Share them with friends!

PITCA MEMBER OPEN HOUSE: July 22, Lexington, KY.

ANNUAL PITCA AUCTION: July 23 (see Auctions tab), Louisville, KY.

2026 PITCA CONVENTION: July 24 & 25, Louisville, KY.

1. The June issue of Pressing News has been posted online and is available to read and/or print.

★ Read here if you're a PITCA member having a problem accessing this website. Email the PITCA Webmaster if you still need assistance.

• Joyce Statz ~ President
• Jerry Marcus ~ Secretary/Treasurer
• Jay Raymond ~ Editor, Pressing News
• Bill Miller ~ Librarian
• Lynn Rosack ~ Webmaster

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