My mom was having a terrible time learning to quilt - seams all crooked, blocks never the right size....(haven't we heard all those complaints....)

So I told her the usual: turn off your steam function, don't pre wash (yeah I know, but even Constantine recommended no prewash in order to leave the sizing in), and use sizing or spray starch. It improved her quilting a 100% so she was thrilled.

Next thing I know, she got me this iron from Vermont Country Store. It is just fabulous - without steam you don't get seam distortion, fabric stretching and you can freely use spray starch or sizing without worrying about gumming up the holes. The price is very reasonable as well - AND its heavy (the lightweight irons just don't press well...).

So for those of you who like dry irons, here is the link:
http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/p...l?evar3=browse

Home Depot use to sell these irons too. I found mine at a yard sale, an old GE heavy one. They are great for fusible, no gaps from the steam vents.

Thanks for sharing.

When I iron or press, I keep a spray bottle of water near and use that when I need a spritz to make something lay flat. Works better that steam.
Sue

wow, thanks for the link i just ordered one! just last week i was whining about the holes in my iron, had no idea that you could get a holeless iron!

I know, me neither! I just love Vermont Country Store - they have all kinds of cool stuff like that. Go figure.