Any recommendations for an iron?
#1
Any recommendations for an iron?
Hi everyone. My iron stopped working today and I need to get one this weekend. I'm looking for recommendations on which irons are best for quilters. Thanks so much.
Eileen
Eileen
#2
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 5,052
Do you want steam? Sometimes I don't want steam, and I don;t want those little circles from a steam iron, even when its dry, especially for applique. I just ordered a dry iron from Vermont's Country Store for $ 29.00, $5.00 shipping.
#4
You will get a bunch of answers to this one. I have had the expensive ones and the el cheapo ones. Cheap was best for me. if I could find one without the auto shut off (I'm a big girl and can remember to shut it off) I'm a happy camper. Some peeps put their iron and a lamp on same surge protector and when they turn it on its all on. So that way the lamp on, you know your iron is on
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Big Horn Mountains, Wyoming
Posts: 521
I had a Rowenta overheat on me last November, and it burned part of a quilt block I was working on - it was about 1 1/2 years old. I've had better luck with the inexpensive ones, Sunbeam and Black & Decker.
#6
I so agree with justquilting I too had 3 rowantas didn't last more then a year thougt is was my water I don't have a water softer system and have very extreme hard water pia for cleaning bathroom but any way i get the cheapos the fancy irons didn't make me a better quilter anyway lol
#8
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Indiana
Posts: 110
I just ordered one from Kohl's called a Delonghi. It was on sale for $59.99 and I had a coupon for 15% off, so it brought it down to $51.00. I have never had one, but they got good reviews. I have had 4 rowenta's and you would have thought I would learn. They have all leaked and spit on my fabric and clothes. Once they have started spitting, they are done. Good luck. There are sew many to pick from!
#10
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: NC
Posts: 288
I have one Rowenta for regular ironing but too heavy for everyday quilting. The quilting rowenta did start spitting water so I only use it without steam. I tried switching to a better iron and for my birthday I asked for the Obiso. After 3 days it started to malfunction and decided to return it. It was the type of iron you leave laying flat and it springs down when you touch it. and back up when you let go. Soon it started not to want to go up. Was too affraid of catching fire. hmmmmmm.... back to the manufacture it was sent.
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