I bought a travel iron at Goodwill that does not automatically shut off. It is perfect to sit next to my sewing machine and use on either my round-about or small ironing board. I have it on an extension cord plugged into the same outlet with my lights and sewing machine, so when I quit sewing, I flip the switch and everything goes off at once. That way I don't have to remember to shut it off. GW is a great source for irons. This little travel iron was an older one, but it was brand new in the box. I also bought a brand new (I think Panasonic) iron that can be used corded or cordless at GW but it has the auto shut off so, like kristijoy, I use it to iron big pieces of fabric or clothing.