POWERFUL lightweight iron
09-12-2013, 03:03 AM
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09-12-2013, 03:06 AM
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I have a Hobbico Iron that I saw Eleanor Burns using on TV. It is actually a hobby iron used for sealing. It is only dry, weighs very little (probably less than 1 lb.), and heats by desired temperature up to 450F. Can be purchased on line, but I found mine locally for $29.97.
09-12-2013, 03:42 AM
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So far I like the dry iron. I use the iron for all applique and fusibles. No holes make the sole plate very easy to clean. The 5ft cord hasn't been a problem for me. It's plugged into a power strip. I don't use it for all my pressing. I have three irons on my ironing big board iron ready to use.
09-12-2013, 06:27 AM
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I did have a Rowenta travel iron that I paid 39.00 for and it pooped out after not quite two years of infrequent use, so when it came time to buy another one I went to Wally world and found a Rival for under $7.00 and it works great. It doesn't turn off after sitting for a while and gets plenty hot. I don't use water in it because I don't care how much you pay for irons, they are going to spit out junk. I make my own starch and spritz when it is needed. When I leave the room for longer than a potty break, I unplug my iron, so that's why I didn't mind that it doesn't turn off. You have to look for this iron on the shelves because they don't make it too obvious that they have it.
Good luck with which ever iron you buy. Happy quilting!
Oh! and it's lightweight and powerful.
Good luck with which ever iron you buy. Happy quilting!
Oh! and it's lightweight and powerful.
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09-12-2013, 07:39 AM
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I love that you get that it's the heat, not the weight that gets the job done with our pressing!
I too have a Rowenta (a gift from hubby about five years ago) that gets plenty hot, but it is a heavy bugger!
I have had Black & Decker irons in the past that get very hot, but are lightweight. I got them at Walmart and was very happy with them. You might try going there (or to a similar store) and pick them up and see what you think about the weight.
Since I don't use steam in my iron (I use a spritzer bottle if I want the steam effect), my next iron will be this one:
http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/s...Dry_Iron/42277
I too have a Rowenta (a gift from hubby about five years ago) that gets plenty hot, but it is a heavy bugger!
I have had Black & Decker irons in the past that get very hot, but are lightweight. I got them at Walmart and was very happy with them. You might try going there (or to a similar store) and pick them up and see what you think about the weight.Since I don't use steam in my iron (I use a spritzer bottle if I want the steam effect), my next iron will be this one:
http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/s...Dry_Iron/42277
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