Quilting Iron
#23
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 873
I'm with Kitty. Have had the B & D Digital Advantage for years, recommended by Consumer Reports. It has consistant steam, which is very important to me, and a reasonable price. I only use distilled water and it has never 'spit'. Would buy another one.
Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen
#25
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Northern Ohio
Posts: 77
A BIG "thank you" to all of you for your great comments and suggestions! I'm going to check out the several brands you recommended and I'll let you know which iron I get. Thanks again, you're all great friends :-D
#26
Rowenta was my first iron... and I loved it until I wore it out.... It is still my first choice. It's pricey but sooooo worth it. You should lift up your prospective iron... and slide it over some fabric so you get a feel for how it would be to use it... there is a huge difference between irons. Good luck on your hunt! :mrgreen:
#28
I too have had nothing but trouble with Rowenta. They LEAK and they are expensive. Yes, the dealer will replace them but that's a bother and I have ruined a couple of fabrics with water spots.
#29
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Carolinas
Posts: 239
I bought a vintage GE portable steam iron a couple years ago and it's my favorite iron for quilting. It gets really hot and allows me to decide when to turn it off. I use it with the pressing board I made and keep it close to the sewing machine. I only paid about 10.00 including shipping on Ebay. It looks like the prices are up a bit since then, but I'd buy another even at a higher price. Having said that, I also own a Black and Decker Digital Advantage which is proving to be a good iron, but I use it for other ironing tasks.
#30
Originally Posted by PBS
I know we talked about this topic before, but I can't find it :cry: I was at JA yesterday and all they carried was Rowanta brand. I do remember you all saying that was not a good brand. I don't want the little ittsy bittsy iron. I guess it's more the size of a "travel iron" and I want my $$ to buy an iron that will last. Thank you all!
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