I bought both kinds of the travel irons at Walgreen's, tried them out on the fabric and they didn't work worth a hoot. The plate of the iron was rough and I was afraid I would ruin the work I had already done. So I returned them both, am sticking with what I have now, a Sunbeam, which I am not particularly keen on either, auto turn off. Turns off when I need it the most. I think I will ask Santa Claus for a really nice one, just for my quilting! I would appreciate knowing what a really good iron is - but not one that we would have to mortgage the house for. Also, I have rearranged my sewing area. I am looking out the window, I will have the bird feeders up shortly and I think I will have the sweetest little sewing area and I can swivel in my chair whichever way I want to go, iron here, cut there, sew wherever. I am so content!Thanks. Edie