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Dina 12-20-2013 08:02 PM

cordless iron??
 
I just learned there is such a thing as a cordless iron. Does anyone have one? Is it any good?

Dina

SlightlyOffQuilter 12-20-2013 08:14 PM

I have a full size cordless Panasonic iron that I love. It is no longer my primary iron since I got my Black and Decker Digital Advantage. I love the cordless one because it is lightweight and easy to take with me for classes and things since the base comes with its own hard cover case with handle. It gets hot fast, and cools off fast, which is very nice in some ways, but it does have a very short auto off , so when I have alot of large pieces to iron, it is a bit irritating, but for smaller things and applique I adore it. it does produce great steam when it is wanted as well.

Dina 12-20-2013 08:17 PM

Thanks. I am trying to decide if it is good for quilting. The short auto off would be a disadvantage.

Dina

SlightlyOffQuilter 12-20-2013 10:42 PM

not as a primary iron no, but nice as a backup or class iron !

Mdaniels 12-21-2013 02:51 AM

I asked Santa for one, they seemed to be well liked on Amazon.

Nilla 12-21-2013 03:40 AM

There's a new one that I've seen at several LQS recently. It heats up on an electric base, but then you can use it without the cord to press. It looks light weight and small, so easily portable. I've considered getting it for retreats/classes, but I think it's rather expensive. I'd love to have a light weight portable one for travel.

QuiltnNan 12-21-2013 05:01 AM

i have one, and like slightlyoffquilter, it turns itself off too soon. i do love the supreme steam, quick heat up/down, and that the cord is not in the way. i use an inexpensive wm iron for my primary iron.

Joset 12-21-2013 05:08 AM

I have an oreck that i got from my mom and you can go cordless or use
a cord.

mighty 12-21-2013 07:14 AM

I have had one for years made by Maytag, very nice iron.

Dina 12-21-2013 07:18 AM

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Okay, thanks, everyone. I was mainly looking for one to eliminate the cord going down from my ironing board, as the cord bothers my quilt inspector, who sleeps under the ironing board. :) Sounds like this won't be a good iron for my primary iron.

That's okay. Hot Rod, quilt inspector, understands.

Dina

AliKat 12-21-2013 08:33 AM

I have a Maytag cordless iron that I love. Though I only use it for finished quilt tops ... just because the cord doesn't interfere.

Dolphyngyrl 12-21-2013 08:37 AM

Cute quilt inspector. I used it at a LQS during a class. It was a nice iron, but I agree would shut off in a short time, but did heat up very quickly, nice steam

AudreyB 12-21-2013 09:12 AM

I have a cordless Oreck that I use occasionally. It doesn't replace my corded iron but comes in handy from time to time.

KwiltyKahy 12-21-2013 11:03 PM

My favorite is the one that is corded or cordless. You have the advantage of cordless but can be corded when you have large places to iron.


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