I read complaints about Rowenta on the board, and bought a Sunbeam, which was cheap and works fine so far. Has a retractable cord. But it's heavy. So I bought a small, travel Rowenta with a handle that folds down, for pressing seams and blocks. I've used it for clothes and yardage with steam and it's fine, but it really is just perfect for pressing seams and blocks. Like everything quilting related these days, the " regular" price is unreasonable, and the sale price of $28 or so is still steep. I had my mom get one also. Gets nice and hot, smooth bottom without the toxic nonstick bottom, and light enough to carry to class and to nit fatigue the hands and arms.