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I have used Rowenta irons for years and love them but now discover that their new models are extremely heavy. I have bad arthritis in my arms and shoulder so I am concerned about the weight factor. I see Oliso irons in quilting videos and programs and wonder what you think of them. I'd especially like to know if anyone has an opinion on which model of the Oliso is the best value. Thank you!
I'd always used Rowenas, too, but I agree they are heavy. I also have arthritis and it's hard to lift a heavy iron. On a whim I bought the blue Oliso iron on sale at Joann's on Black Friday and love it. I'll never use another brand of iron.
I have the yellow Oliso and I love it. It provides plenty of steam, is lightweight, and I love the little feet that lift it. They are expensive, but I am satisfied with the product.
I like hearing all the good reviews for these irons as it is on my wish list. So someday soon I will have one.
Welcome to the forum cfoat. Good to have you aboard.
I have the yellow one. I LOVE it. The only problem I have is when I vacation and use another iron, I forget to set it up. I get used to the automatic lifting.
I bought the Rowenta with the separate water chamber. It is much lighter and not as "blocky/chunky" because the water is in it's own box and flows up the tube to iron. I haven't used the Oliso, so I can't compare the two, but I love this Rowenta. Lots and Lots of steam and I'm not filling up constantly.
I have the yellow Olisio and love it. Takes a bit to get used to the automatic lift, but it is great. Great steam coming out, and you are instructed to use only tap water - so no more ruining an iron by not buying the bottled water.
I have an orange one. It took some getting used to, but I do like it now. If you want, you can turn the lifting up and down part off, which I sometimes do. It heats quickly and gives off nice steam. The one I have is nonstick. At the demo, she literally hit a plastic bag with it and it wiped right off. Makes it nice when doing applique.
I have the blue Oliso and I really like it. My other irons didn't seem to get hot enough, but this one does.
I have the blue oliso....it was hard to teach myself not to set it upright!!! I also have a panasonic cordless...like that one, but not at hot.
I have the blue oliso and I loved it. Before I knocked it off my ironing board that is:( I still use it but the foot function don't work any more but the iron itself works great. I only gave $36.00 for it new on e-bay. Somebody either didn't know what they had or just didn't care. None the less if you get one DON'T DROP IT LIKE I DID:(::(:(:(
I have the gray one and it is wonderful. The feet used to scare me at first until I got used to it standing up . I've had the same one for two and a half years and it is still going strong. Love it.
I have the blue oliso for a couple of years now.......and love it. I bought it for the auto lift function. It really helps when your hands and wrists don't work like they use too! I don't use the steam, so I can't comment on that.
Wow! I am so delighted to get all the great advice about irons, specifically the Oliso and Rowenta brands. Thank you all so very much!! I've never participated in an on-line forum before and I'm delighted.
PS - my dear husband said "Well if you have a $2500 sewing/quilting machine, it makes sense that you need an iron that costs over $100." Love his logic!!
O, you gotta love a man who thinks like that!Quote:
Originally Posted by cfoat
Truthfully, a good iron is such a treat! and I use my iron about as much as I use the sewing machine!