kay carlson

This is the iron I purchased. Have a great weekend!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

caspharm

I love my Large German Rowenta and my travel Rowenta (actually used one up). As far as steam pressing I do not put water in either of them. I just use a spray bottle. That being said I just ordered a cordless Panasonic because I hate messing with the cord, so I will see how I like that.

Rubesgirl

Both of my B&D Digital Advantage irons died within a day of each other. I had to find a new one fast last week. Bought a T-Fal steam iron at WM. Good steam, heats up hot enough to press my pieces, so far so good. I do like the way the cord moves out of the way when you set the iron down. Makes it much less likely to tip over. It also doesnt require distilled water, which is a bonus. Good luck with whatever you decide. :-)

Scuddles

I had a Rowenta that I paid $90.00 and the iron was so heavy. I went and bought a T-fal UltraGlide easycord 4476. I figured if I didn't like it, I could always return it. To be honest, it's the best iron I ever had. The steam is so unbelievable that I could hang anything wrinkled on a hanger, or you could even hold the article yourself and turn on steam and that article will be wrinkle free. When I showed my daughter how good it works, her jaw dropped. I think I paid $34.00 at Walmart or Target. My memory isn't as good as it used to be. Trust me, it's a fantastic iron.

Sandygirl

Love my Rowenta Eco. The burst of steam is amazing.
sandy

Carly in SC

Vermont Country Store sells an old fashioned dry iron and I have two. I would be willing to sell one if you would like. The one I would sell was used at one class. I wish it were a little hotter, but it is perfect to have next to your machine
while working on paper piecing.
carly

Shelbie

I am hard on irons. Our well water is full of minerals and I often iron over pins and scratch the bottom. I end up buying a new iron every couple of years. I find one on sale usually less than $35 and use it until it dies and then go looking for a new one. Currently I have Hamilton Beach Durathon. It has great steam, a slightly curved tip and a bigger ironing surface than some of the currently available irons which seem to have these large bottoms and a tiny ironing surface (what is that all about?) It was on sale at Canadian Tire for $33 instead of the regular $50. I had an expensive Shark but found it heavy and it was always shutting off and you had to shake it to wake it up every time which is frustrating when trying to press quilt blocks.

sailormom98

Try Vermont Country Store. They have one in their current catalog. Inexpensive.

MarleneC

I love my Reliable--after 2 disappointing Rowentas--the Reliable is my choice--I would like the new one now that steams when you grasp the handle.

Michellesews

Stay away from Olisio, mine is very heavy and it no longer "rises" like it is supposed to. Very bulky to use.