Irons

[katbru]

I'm looking for recommendations on irons for quilting. I don't like the energy saver features on most irons because the heat doesn't stay constant. Which iron do you all just love for quilting?

[quilter.martha]

I hate my iron, so I'll pass on a suggestion. Hopefully others will have some good input for you!

[beadywoman]

Ha! I wouldn't wish my luck with irons on ANYBODY! But I do have one suggestion - don't get it at Walmart! I've bought 4 there in the past year...

[CrazyMtnLady]

I have a Sunbeam 3040 iron that I have had for a long time. I loved it when it was newer. I need to get a new one because this one has been knocked on the floor a few times by rambunctious dogs and I have even accidentally knocked it off the ironing board so needless to say, the steam feature doesn't steam, and the retractable cord doesn't retract. But it still gets hot so I just keep a spray bottle of water handy and spray whatever I need to iron and it works.
If I can find one I will probably get another Sunbeam.
I love the iron that is used in the tutorials and on a lot of the tv shows but I can think of a lot better things to do with $200 then buy an iron... LOL Like material!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jingleme]

Ooooh
I'll be watching for suggestions too. I'm due for a new one.
I have an ancient Black & Decker that I love....has 6 foot cord & NO auto shut-off (love that)
but I've abused it over the years & dropped it so many times that now it's pretty dinged up. It kinda snags the fabric.
other than that, it still works great. Just can't find another one like it. Time to look around at others. Wow- they sure
have gotten expensive tho! I'm with Donna....LOTS of other things to do with $200

[Bubby]

I use a Rowenta Professional and love it!

[Sandy Navas]

I'm like jingleme - I have a Black and Decker that I love - must be just like hers!! I also have a couple of the little $10 irons and keep one by each machine when I'm working and in a hurry. Otherwise I use the big iron as the only exercise I often get is when I jump up and down to the ironing board between seams.

[HandsOffItsMine]

I have an Rowenta Effective Model DX1700 that I picked up at Ross for $24.99 - had it for just over 7 months and love it so far. Use it mostly without steam. Do use distilled water when we steam (DH is Army Vet, does his own shirts).

Had a different Rowenta in CA, can't remember what model that we used mostly steam with, lasted about four years. DD and SIL lived with us...they did not put distilled water in it. as that would require them to walk down stairs. bad children, bad children lol

[jennaleigh820]

i love my iron i just bought....it does have the auto shut off but for me that was really importany since i have a 2 year old son so if he touches it, it doesn't burn him....but if you give it a couple seconds to warm up it great...also a good iron you can get is from the dollar store for 10 dollars and it wont shut off on you

[SuzyQue]

Love my Reliable....can set to stay on forever or let it auto shut off.......no drips, no leaks, no problems. Uses distilled water only. Has a filter on the water to save the iron. Has 2 heating systems so water is hot and sole plate is hot, too. Great steam! Long cord that is positioned for easy use, never in the way. It is a little heavy, though......I consider it exercise. Check them out.....pricey, but well worth it! I use to burn through a Rowenta every year before I found this one.