Ironing and Pressing Quilt Pieces
#12
I use a Black and Decker that cost around $25 and love it. It has an auto shut off which was at the top of my list. The first one I got quit heating after using it for about 3 months. I contacted the company and all I had to do was cut off the plug and send it in and they replaced the iron. The new iron came quickly. Great customer service and I think I just got a fluke of a defective iron. It has a shiny sole plate which I can clean and not worry about the teflon coating coming off. It also came with a little pitcher for filling the iron. Best way to pick an iron is to list the features you absolutely want (like auto shut off for me) and then go to a store where you can hold the irons to test the feel and weight.
#13
I use an old, very simple, Black and Decker iron. I've never quite understood what those expensive irons are going to get me other than an empty pocket book. I mean, if I'm going to spend over $100 on an iron that thing better make me coffee while I'm sewing or something. (just keeping it real)
#14
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Illinois/Wisconsin
Posts: 878
I just read in Harriet Hargrave's Freshman "how to" book that she recommends an iron on the heavier side with only a minimum of steam holes. She states that this type of iron put out a minimum of steam and then dries the fabric more quickly. Good luck and happy quilting.
#16
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fox Valley Wisconsin
Posts: 1,920
I just read in Harriet Hargrave's Freshman "how to" book that she recommends an iron on the heavier side with only a minimum of steam holes. She states that this type of iron put out a minimum of steam and then dries the fabric more quickly. Good luck and happy quilting.
#17
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
Posts: 4,391
I have a Sunbeam Iron that I've had for many years. I may have even bought it at a rummage sale. It doesn't get really hot, but it does the trick. About two years ago I bought a new $20 iron because I thought my Sunbeam was going out. It's still in the box. And the Sunbeam never spits; but I use distilled water in it only. A gallon of distilled water is less than $1. and many times I don't use steam.
#18
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Small town in Northeast Oregon close to Washington and Idaho
Posts: 2,795
I'm one of those people who bought an expensive iron for next to nothing. It has a separate holding tank for water. The iron itself weighs nothing because it holds no water. I can use it without turning on the water and use it as a dry iron and it works wonderfully. When I turn on the tank of water, watch out. It steams like crazy. It has just a few holes at the very top of the iron. It never spits or leaks. I bought it at a great price. I always wanted one but couldn't afford $$, so I Googled it and spent about a week checking around for a good price and finally found one. I love this iron. It is perfect for me!!
#19
I personally love steam in my iron. Lots of steam. I have gone thru 3 Rowentas in 4 years. They all started to leak, a lot. 2 of them were still under warranty and were replaced very nicely by Bed Bath and Beyond. The third one was out of warranty, about 1 1/2 years old and BB and Beyond said they couldn't replace and recommended I contact Rowenta as the iron was $129. Rowenta told me I was SOL. Wouldn't do anything. Check the internet they are notorious for leaking a lot. I have a cheap iron now from Wal Mart that is working well. Reliable irons get good reviews but they are costly.
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