can we talk irons
#31
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 748
Yes, the Oliso rises up when it's put down flat. Think that is so cool but I've heard mixed input on the board about the Oliso iron. For one thing, it is expensive. Don't mind paying if it works but if it needs repairs or doesn't work, that's frustrating.
#33
I bought a Rowenta a few years ago and it started leaking whenever I used the steam. I will keep buying cheap ones and replacing them. I also didn't like the iron I bought with a Teflon sole plate. Give me shiny every time?
#34
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,383
I found a Eureka (vacuum maker) iron on sale. It's been great and over three years old now. It's 1800 watts and a separate chamber for water. It get hot fast and beeps if it is about to turn off when not in use. It was about $45. My Oliso quit working after one year. My Rowenta started leaking after one year. No more expensive irons for me. As long as the iron is 1800 watts and reasonably priced that will be my iron to buy.
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#36
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Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 947
You know, I've had a Rowenta and borrowed an oliso long term, but when it came time to replace the last iron, I bought the cheapest one on amazon and I actually *love* it. I know that many quilters like heavy irons, but after some shoulder injury, I don't enjoy hefting a heavy iron any more and I find this little sunbeam $15 deal to do everything I need, and it's cute too.
#37
You know, I've had a Rowenta and borrowed an oliso long term, but when it came time to replace the last iron, I bought the cheapest one on amazon and I actually *love* it. I know that many quilters like heavy irons, but after some shoulder injury, I don't enjoy hefting a heavy iron any more and I find this little sunbeam $15 deal to do everything I need, and it's cute too.
#38
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 15,639
I just ordered the Panasonic 360 on HSN. I used that iron at retreat and loved how light it was - I have trouble with my wrists at times. The steam feature is great on it too and it is cordless with a charging station. Can't wait to get it set up.
#39
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Thornton, Colorado
Posts: 1,023
Iron has been replaced
Rowenta is no longer allowed in my house....too many issues. I had a pink Oliso which I loved. Alas, thanks to a shoulder injury, it became too heavy to lift so I passed on to my daughter who loves it, too. I bought a cordless Panasonic in March, because it was lighter in weight, and I don't have to worry about tripping over the cord. I really like it very much, but it died a couple weeks ago during a retreat, sob. It is now back at the factory so we shall see what happens. I will keep you posted. Right now I am using an old travel iron in the meantime.
One feature I did like very much, and I bet others, who have the same type of iron from Panasonic, do too, is that the water receptacle is removable. It makes it easier to add water. I made it a habit to remove it when I am done using the iron for the day. I do not have to drain the iron.
#40
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 1,663
I have two irons that I use mostly, the Panasonic 360 and the blue Oliso. I bought the Oliso at a special sale (black Friday maybe?) at Jo-Ann's about three years ago. I love that iron so much! I just use tap water in it, she steams like crazy. Although I do have the same problem as someone mentioned above at classes... I have to be careful to stand up the "public" iron because I'm not used to doing that! I actually like the noise it makes when it hops up and down, it doesn't bother me a bit.
I had ordered my Panasonic from HSN on a complete whim, and I'm surprised at how much I like that iron. It gets really hot, lots of steam. I had another brand of cordless iron a few years back and it never steamed really strongly, so I'm much happier with the Panasonic.
I also have one of the "classic" type old-fashioned (but newly purchased) dry irons which I use sometimes. The brand name is Continental. I purchased it at our local "Job Lot" store for next to nothing.
The only iron I wouldn't ever buy again is a Rowenta. I've had a couple of different ones and they all seem to spit water, no matter what the settings are.
I had ordered my Panasonic from HSN on a complete whim, and I'm surprised at how much I like that iron. It gets really hot, lots of steam. I had another brand of cordless iron a few years back and it never steamed really strongly, so I'm much happier with the Panasonic.
I also have one of the "classic" type old-fashioned (but newly purchased) dry irons which I use sometimes. The brand name is Continental. I purchased it at our local "Job Lot" store for next to nothing.
The only iron I wouldn't ever buy again is a Rowenta. I've had a couple of different ones and they all seem to spit water, no matter what the settings are.
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