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dunster 08-13-2014 07:53 AM

smaller iron for retreats and classes
 
I'm looking for a smaller iron to take along on retreats and to classes. I have one of the Clover mini irons, but that's much smaller than what I need. Any recommendations on what to buy (or what not to buy)?

mike'sgirl 08-13-2014 08:00 AM

I've heard good things about the Rowenta travel iron
It's the one Sharon schamber uses and recommends.

ShowMama 08-13-2014 08:38 AM


Originally Posted by dunster (Post 6843359)
I'm looking for a smaller iron to take along on retreats and to classes. I have one of the Clover mini irons, but that's much smaller than what I need. Any recommendations on what to buy (or what not to buy)?

I us a small travel iron by Sunbeam that I bought at Target for about $10. It has a water reservoir for steam, or can be used without steam. I take it to all classes and/or retreats. It has worked very well for me.

Retiree 08-13-2014 08:45 AM

The Rowenta travel iron is a great size for retreats.

3plus2granny 08-13-2014 08:53 AM

Black and Decker iron
 

Originally Posted by dunster (Post 6843359)
I'm looking for a smaller iron to take along on retreats and to classes. I have one of the Clover mini irons, but that's much smaller than what I need. Any recommendations on what to buy (or what not to buy)?


I got a Great little Black and Decker steam iron purchased at Target or Walmart for only $12-15.00.

Doggramma 08-13-2014 10:18 AM

I have the little Sunbeam too. It has teflon on the bottom and stays hot for as long as you have it turned on. I got it on Amazon. My tiny issue with it - the cord coming out of the iron is not in the best place. If you're not careful standing it up after using it, it can flop over. Just because that big cord attachment is so close to the edge and the iron is small. I just used my iron for a 5 day retreat and it worked great.

tessagin 08-13-2014 10:21 AM

Been looking for a smaller iron too. Will check out Walmart.

yngldy 08-13-2014 11:01 AM

This is on the Walmart site:
Conair EZ Press Compact Steam Iron

I have one that looks like this that is a Shark. Might be made by same company and they put whoever's name on it, and a later model. I bought mine at Bed, Bath and Beyond with a 20% off a few years ago. It is still going strong. Works just like a big iron. From the description it is the same type iron, looks like the same one, just 1" bigger and a different color. Has great reviews.

Love the one I have. I googled the one I have and it looks like they don't make that model anymore, but there was one on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Euro-Pro-Sha...item486b377bde

Sewnoma 08-13-2014 11:51 AM

I have a "SteamFast" iron, I bought it on Amazon: http://smile.amazon.com/SteamFast-SF...ds=travel+iron

I love this little iron!! Heats up fast, works great. Doesn't drip or sputter.

KalamaQuilts 08-13-2014 12:35 PM

the only class I've been to the last 10 years had 5 quilters per table, and plugs for 5 machines :)
We couldn't plug in anything else.


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