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 !

A few examples of commemorative pins received at PITCA Conventions over the years.

PITCA members Kate & Kevin McCartney have successfully completed 100+ informative in-depth videos on iron collecting! An Index with individual Links is shared under the Media tab: Kevin Talks Irons Series

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 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.

English is the default language for the PITCA website. Use the dropdown arrow on Google Translate (found on each page) to select a different language.

1. Remember- PITCA members can place a free ad in the Pressing News! Please submit your ad in a Word document & email it to Editor Jay Raymond by the quarterly deadline.

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

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