Best Iron
#31
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Maryland
Posts: 2,376
I bought a Panasonic cordless iron. It was expensive. I didn't have to use steam with my old iron but this one doesn't get as hot so I do use steam. I still have the old iron but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE not having to fight with a cord.
#32
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Somewhere in Time
Posts: 2,697
I love my Rowenta as well. I makes every quilting trip my machine and I make. My fellow quilters love using it because it presses beautifully and gets really hot. I paid $56 at Lowes about 8 years ago.
#33
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Mableton, GA
Posts: 11,331
I gave up on my Rowenta and am using a Black and Decker Digital Advantage which I like a lot. If you use the search function, you can see all the other discussions we've had on irons and maybe there is additional useful information for you.
#34
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clay Springs AZ
Posts: 3,229
I buy my irons at Savers. They have lots of Rowentas because they leak. Mine was $5.00 and it leaks but dont use the steam function. I also have a Rowenta travel iron that I like but needs water frequently.
#35
My first Rowenta was a fantastic iron. It stopped steaming after about 11 years, so I purchased an even better Rowenta for big $$. It was a professional model instead of a home model, so it only had a 6 month warranty. So, during month 7 it began to leak, spit water, etc. I replaced it with a $27.00 Shark I found at Kroger's and love it! Light weight, stainless steel soleplate, tons of steam! I doubt I would ever pay big $$ again for an iron. I could have had 3 Sharks for the price I paid for my lemon of a Rowenta! Although I love my Rowenta travel iron!
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#36
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Bursa, Turkey
Posts: 89
I have a shark and it gets the job done. With my wrists I had to get an iron that didn't weigh a ton. My old iron didn't have an automatic shutoff and I had to remember to pull the plug. This one has the automatic shut off and it is a bit annoying - but it is something that I better get used to. DH likes it because it does a good job pressing his shirts.
#37
You were lucky with your iron. I heard irons are meant to last only 5 years with regular ironing and shorter for quilters. I have two irons that are priced between 40-50 and like both. One has a silver plate and the other is coated. I use the coated for applique. Good luck with what you get.
#38
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Safety Harbor Florida
Posts: 44
the best iron I've ever owned was a Black and Decker. It is a light weight war horse of an iron. I presently own that plus a Rowenta which I thought would be the last iron I'd ever own. I love the steam and the instant heat of the Rowenta. The price will scare me off if there is a next time to purchase anything.
#39
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 101
I usually dont talk much on here but this I cant pass up. I bought a small craft iron from Joan's for a small $$. Even though it looks like a toy it definatly isnt, it heats very well. It works great for seams, just the right size. I also own a cheap iron from Dollar store. I use both and dont have a lot of $$ tied up in either. I am not affilated with either store or product and have no interest in either, just trying to help.
#40
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Keene, New Hampshire
Posts: 4,211
The only Rowenta that I've had that actually irons well is their small travel iron.
I like a no steam, no teflon. I use one that belonged to a friend's mother - must be 40-50 years old.
The other one I use is from the Vermont Country Store - it was c. $35, A friend gave it to me because she thought I'd have a nervous breakdown when the old one went.
I like a no steam, no teflon. I use one that belonged to a friend's mother - must be 40-50 years old.
The other one I use is from the Vermont Country Store - it was c. $35, A friend gave it to me because she thought I'd have a nervous breakdown when the old one went.
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