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10-31-2010, 12:59 PM

thegypsy1968

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I am a beginner quilter and I have been using a steam iron that my DH bought for me when I started...OMG I just want to throw it out the window. It is never hot enough and doesn't do the job right! So what kind should I buy and does anyone have a suggestion? thank you and Happy Quilting!

10-31-2010, 01:02 PM

amma

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I have a $12 iron from Walmart, plenty of steam and it gets very hot.
It also does NOT have the auto shut off :D:D:D

10-31-2010, 01:19 PM

klgreene

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Just got a Shark at Wal-Mart. It does the job.

10-31-2010, 01:21 PM

MommaDorian

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Here is a thread I started a little while back. It's full of good information:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-66334-1.htm

10-31-2010, 01:30 PM

pojo

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I have a Black and Decker iron and it heats up really quick.

10-31-2010, 01:34 PM

lab fairy

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I have a great little Rowenta travel iron that I bought at Hancocks. I like using steam and this does it well. It doesn't have an auto shut off so if you want that feature this isn't for you. I find it is easier to work with than my larger Rowenta was but I wouldn't want to use it to iron my jeans (kind of small for that type of ironing).

10-31-2010, 01:57 PM

carhop

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Lowes sell Rowenta they have two sizes I just got the smaller one but it still has some weight to it $29 I don't like all those light weight makes me press too hard.

10-31-2010, 02:43 PM

maryel

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I have a Rowenta with the auto-shut off feature. I love it, it does a great job. Got it at Bed, Bath and Beyond with a 20% off coupon.

10-31-2010, 03:09 PM

mimisharon

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Quote:

Originally Posted by amma

I have a $12 iron from Walmart, plenty of steam and it gets very hot.
It also does NOT have the auto shut off :D:D:D

me, too, I've nearly worn the teflon coating off (cleaning the starch off it) and leave it plugged in for hours and hours at a time. I had one of the auto shut off ones, threw that thing hard as I could when it wouldn't heat up enough and wouldn't stay on while I stitched a little 2 1/2 inch seam. Cheaper the better, teflon coating not necessary.

10-31-2010, 03:21 PM

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Maride

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I am on a different boat here. I hate steam, and I hate when the corners of my small pieces get stuck in the holes at the bottom of the iron. So, a couple of years ago, I got me a smaller iron from Home Depot (on-line only). It is dry and has no holes at the plate. I love it, but I only use it for quilting. It gets real hot and it doesn't have auto shut off. Love it.