I love my Rowenta

Harriet Hargrave recommends the Reliable Digital Velocity iron. It might be my next one. I have several irons including a Rowenta (back up) and an old Bernina that just won't die. I have had the Bernina for 18 years and used it almost daily. I like my irons to have good sharp points and not rounded on the edges with a weighty feel and extra hot. I have tried those little mini irons and don't like them. Am I alone on this opinion?

I have owned 2 Rowentas. Both leaked, and would not heat up after the auto shut off was activated. I would have to unplug the iron and plug it back in. I would buy a cheap B&D or Proctor Silex. In my experience expensive irons are not worth the investment.

Hi, I have a Rowenta and it works OK, but does leak and sputter which is annoying. I just rec'd the latest Quiltmaker magazine and there's a new iron for quilters on page 10. It says 'no spitting' and guaranteed not to leak.

It's called the Velocity V50 and is supposedly designed for either right or left handers. This caught my eye because I am leftie. I have no idea where we can see or test them but, the website listed is reliablecorporation.com and advertised price is $99.

Although I am not rushing out to purchase one, I am in the market for another iron to have down at my farm house. I keep dreaming of the day when I'll have free time to sew down there. Let me know if you find a good deal on irons.... I am not a purist and just want something that works reliably at an affordable price.

I have a Rowenta I purchased from JoAnns. I have no complaints with this iron. My last Rowenta lasted 11 years.

I agree with info about the Rowetna, plus it leaks water, paid a lot for it too, never happy with it...got a much cheaper Procter Silex, works great at a fraction of the investment!

Yes that's the one I have. It's a great iron---but you will build up some shoulder muscles using it.

I tested it at the local Pfaff dealership.

i have a Rownenta but wanted another iron for all the starch that is needed for quilting. Read on this site about the old Black and Decker. I had to order it from Walmart online. Love it. I only use this iron for everything.

I've been through several irons myself. So I decided to buy a cheapo with a stainless steel bottom and I found a Panasonic that fit the bill. I have never put water in it (a bottle of Best Press on my ironing board). It stays hot and its just the right weight, like "ijustwannaquilt" I'm not interested in lifting weights!

I can recommend that you do not get a teflon coated plate. They just do not clean up well if you get some fusible or starch build up. Look for a good Stainless Steel sole plate.[/quote]

I agree. I have a teflon coated one and I can't get all the starch off without damaging the soleplate. The stainless steel ones I can clean easily with an SOS pad.