I think it is very hard to find one that will last today. My first iron was purchased through my Home Ec. teacher when I was a senior in HS. It actually still works but does not steam well (I'm 55 now1) and am on my third one since. I bought the best Rowenta as my 2nd purchase & it only lasted 4 or 5 years. Currently I have a Panasonic that I paid like $25 online and love it. It is only about 1 yr old but one reason I purchased this model is that is steams vertically as well as in the horizontal position. It is so frustrating that all new appliances (small and large) just don't seem to last. Same deal with washers-1st one lasted over 20 yrs.; I had one that only made 3!!!! This one is a front loader-hope it LASTS!! Anyway, my iron model is: NI-S650TR. It does have a auto shut off though but does heat up VERY quickly.
Originally Posted by WQRanch
I seem to have gone thru so many good, bad, almost okay irons in my lifetime. Any recommendations on a good iron for quilting projects? I like good steam and perhaps one that does not have a shut off - or one you can extend the shut off time on. And one that will last longer than 12 months.