The Iron and Steam are your friends!
#1
I am a beginner quilter and I have been using a steam iron that my DH bought for me when I started...OMG I just want to throw it out the window. It is never hot enough and doesn't do the job right! So what kind should I buy and does anyone have a suggestion? thank you and Happy Quilting!
#4
Here is a thread I started a little while back. It's full of good information:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-66334-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-66334-1.htm
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I have a great little Rowenta travel iron that I bought at Hancocks. I like using steam and this does it well. It doesn't have an auto shut off so if you want that feature this isn't for you. I find it is easier to work with than my larger Rowenta was but I wouldn't want to use it to iron my jeans (kind of small for that type of ironing).
#9
Originally Posted by amma
I have a $12 iron from Walmart, plenty of steam and it gets very hot.
It also does NOT have the auto shut off :D:D:D
It also does NOT have the auto shut off :D:D:D
#10
I am on a different boat here. I hate steam, and I hate when the corners of my small pieces get stuck in the holes at the bottom of the iron. So, a couple of years ago, I got me a smaller iron from Home Depot (on-line only). It is dry and has no holes at the plate. I love it, but I only use it for quilting. It gets real hot and it doesn't have auto shut off. Love it.
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