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Hey y'all!
I'm new here and doing some 'wish list' shopping for Mother's Day.
I've had a couple of Rowentas but I am intrigued by the yellow Oliso that Jenny uses in many of her tutorials!
I just wondered if there's a 'general consensus' on what is every quilter's favorite iron?
Thanks!
loghousemama
Dana, SC mama of nine :)
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I bought a Rowenta portable, with the handle that collapses. It steams great, is a very good size and stays hot. I had other Rowenta irons that weren't that good, they leaked like crazy and the auto shut off drove me crazy. This one isn't my everyday iron, but when I do use it, I really like it. It fits in its own little travel case.
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Costs about $40
I've had rowenta and oliso both and liked them a lot. However, I just got a cordless panasonic that I love! It is small and lightweight and it fits in my bags so I can press them!
I just ordered the T-Fal Ultra Glide from Amazon. It will be my second one. The surface says "non stick" and it means it... Nothing sticks to this iron.
Welcome to the forum from Arizona! As you can see, there are lots of opinions on irons, all price ranges. Enjoy your research!
Hello and welcome to the forum from Massachusetts.
Hands down Panasonic cordless.
April, do you have a model number for the Panasonic cordless?? I'm iron shopping too!Quote:
Originally Posted by Iris Girl
I love my Rowenta. It has worked beautifully for me for years now, but it is a bit heavy. I am intrigued though by the cordless irons some here are recommending and also by the T-Fal Ultra Glide iron. Do they get very hot and are they light weight? (My two biggest criteria for a new iron.) :icon_bigsmile:
Eileen this is the one I have and its now about 1 1/2 years old it steams wonderful, gets real hot, does have auto shut off but heats up quickly. removable tank for filling. I used distilled do to hard water here. Best of all no cord to get tangled in trip over or iron over. LOVE love love this iron.
Amazon.com - Panasonic NI-L70SR Cordless Iron, Curved Stainless Steel Soleplate, White/Clear Green -
Right now my favorite iron for quilting is a $9 iron from Dollar General. It's non-stick, gets really hot, has good steam, and doesn't have auto-off.
Welcome from WV and a log home owner also. I have the Oliso in blue. I believe it is somewhat smaller than the yellow and holds less water. I have been very happy with it, not heavy, hot. comes with a very long cord also.
Welcome to the forum. I always had a Rowenta iron but last year in Paducah I purchased the yellow Oliso iron. It doesn't get quite as hot as my Rowenta but what I like about it is that it has a long cord and doesn't shut off for 30 minutes.
I also keep a small Rowenta iron like Jean's that I keep in my sewing case for traveling. It's a great iron as well.
My next iron will be a cheapy. I have had two Rowenta irons and both started. leaking after about a year. That makes me so mad to spend that much money and not last longer than a year. I want an iron that doesn't shut off automatically, steams well, has a non-stick plate, and gets really hot. I don't put water in my Rowenta anymore as it leaks so bad. I bought mine at Hancock Fabrics and the manager told me that the Rowentas are notorious for leaking. They get them back often. They would not refund my money but gave me another iron like the one I had. Now it is leaking even worse than the first one did.
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Here is a picture of my Panasonic WL600. It has 1500W. The little plastic dome is a lid that clips onto the base so you can take it to classes. I got it at Quilt In a Day for $74 when we were there. I think it is $99 now on their website.
OThanks so much April. I just put in the order and it should be here next week!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Iris Girl
Yeah!!!
You are so going to love it!!! I am excited for you!Quote:
Originally Posted by irishrn
Thanks so much Ladies, great info here! I really appreciate it :)
I buy Black&Decker irons.... They do the job, snd don't cost a fortune.
I recently bought a Toastmaster iron at my local Ace Hardware store for $12.99. Lightweight, hot, and no spitting! Had no idea if it was good but so far it has been great! I really want an Oliso but the yellow one I bought lasted about 6 raises until the feet jammed and wouldn't retract. Hugely disappointed!
