What's the best iron for piecing quilts?
09-05-2011, 03:57 PM
#21
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I have a Rowenta that I have had over 10 years, it has been dropped and the thing where the water squirts out is cracked. I don't know how many times it has been knocked off the ironing board and it still works fine. I would let them know about your problem. I don't know what the warranty is on one , I found a new iron at the goodwill store and I use it beside my sewing machine when piecing and use the Rowenta when I have the iron the backings and other things. It is still on my ironing board. Good luck to you .
Originally Posted by Lyncat
I have a Rowenta that's about 18 months old. Yesterday is starting leaking water big time. I looked online and read horrible reviews, so I think I'll be buying a new iron today before I ruin my pink and white hearts baby quilt. Should I just go back to a cheap black and decker? sigh...
09-05-2011, 08:49 PM
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I ended up buying a cheap Sunbeam iron today at Target because I needed one today. My husband took the Rowenta apart and tried to make it better (he's good at that) but when he put it all back together it still leaked. I might use it for a dry iron, except I read online a lot of stories about fire coming out of the end with the cord and it scared me a little.
09-06-2011, 03:48 AM
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I've had the same Black and Decker for over 35 years , is still going strong used every day... base plate is showing signs of wear
though (duh!) been looking for a new one for the past 2 years .... they are all horrible. wouldn't waste money on them.
If I have to I will buy the cheapest B&D , NO coated base plate they wear out way too fast ..just my 2 cents
though (duh!) been looking for a new one for the past 2 years .... they are all horrible. wouldn't waste money on them.
If I have to I will buy the cheapest B&D , NO coated base plate they wear out way too fast ..just my 2 cents
09-06-2011, 04:03 AM
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so glad for the timing of this, my good iron with auto shut off died this weekend. Dropped 10 too many times I guess, backing out of my sewing machine chair and bumping the ironing board. Tore up the very old carpet, so now the concrete floor threatens to destroy the one I dug out of the closet from my hubby before we got married. I have solved the problem of this one not having auto shut off, I have it plugged into a power strip with a lamp. We both know if the light is on down there, the iron is still on, so hopefully we won't go to bed with the iron still on anymore. We've been lucky too many times!
09-06-2011, 04:13 AM
#25
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Best kind of iron for anything is the kind that doesn't turn itself off! Mine really, really irritates me! I'm on a mission to find one without auto shutoff.
09-06-2011, 05:18 AM
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I have this iron and love it.
Originally Posted by quilter1430
I recently posted about my favorite little iron. It's great for piecing because it's so light-weight, but it still gets nice and hot and has steam, too. I've had this iron for about three years now, paid about $25.00 for it (Amazon) and just love it! No troubles with leaking or anything. I don't know about the rest of you, but when I have to hoist a heavy iron for every little seam I have to press, it gets tiring and my shoulder starts hurting so bad. I have a regular (cheap) iron for pressing my fabric before I cut, but I use this little gem for everything else. Several of my quilting friends bought one, too, and they also love it. Here's the link: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-149312-1.htm
09-06-2011, 05:44 AM
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My favorite iron is a Durabilt Travel iron (circa 1950) that I bought on ebay. I haven't used anything else since I bought it. There is no auto shut-off, which is a little scary sometimes with my bad memory. It is not a steam iron, so it never gets rusty. When I need steam, I do like Grandma used to do, grab a spray bottle with water in it. This iron is lightweight for traveling, but still has a little heft to it.
Good luck with your search for an iron that is perfect for you!
Good luck with your search for an iron that is perfect for you!
09-06-2011, 05:53 AM
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I think Rowenta is well-aware of the leaking problem that their irons have. I've tried Rowenta irons several times over the past 15 years -- they all leak. Won't buy another one. This discussion about leaking Rowents irions comes up several times a year in every group I post to. What a shame.
09-06-2011, 05:54 AM
#30
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Originally Posted by Alexandra
I spurged and got an Oliso. I love it. Would never use any other iron after getting spoiled by this one.
I can tell you I have been through the best of the best... Cheepies , and hi end Rowenta and the shark( which my sis swears are the best)
So far so good on the Oliso.... love the feature whe piecing in a chain...
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