I was given an expensive Rowenta several years ago and hated it until I started using distilled water in it. It is much better now. For my quilting I have a $10 Perfection I bought at Walgreens on sale. It works just as well! I also use a small Conair for small pieces. The 2 big irons have auto shut off (which I need because I forget to turn them off!). The small one does not shut off and I ask my husband to check the quilting room every night to make sure I haven't left it on.