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.

You are invited to 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! ★ 

While in Louisville, PITCA members will tour the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.

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.

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. The March issue of Pressing News is available online for members 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.

2026 SPRING FLING: April 24, 25 & 26, Plymouth, MN.

ZOOM GATHERING: Online May 9. Details to follow.

EAST COAST GET TOGETHER: May 16, Northampton, PA.

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

SIMMONS AUCTIONS: July 23 + more (see Auctions tab), Louisville, KY.

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

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

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