wanda333

Hello Quilters,

I need help with choosing a new iron, and think you all might be the ones to educate me. I do some quilting and a little dressmaking for a little girl as well as iron our clothes when necessary. Our local dealer could not tell me much about Rowenta irons but they sell them. Another shop has a different brand. Both are more expensive than some at the discount stores. I would like to hear from you regarding your experiences with irons.

thanks,
Wanda

Yvonne

I have a Rowenta that I picked up at Costco. It's nice but I don't think it's that much nicer than the Black and Decker iron I had before. I'm not sure the Rowenta is worth the price I paid but I was willing to give it a try. All I really need is something that gets hot and has steam on demand! :lol: I will say I loved my Black and Decker iron very much and was sad to see it go after many, many years.

I also have the little mini-iron with the one inch face on a handle. I love that little thing. It's so much easier to use than hefting the bigger iron. But that's just for piecing not for ironing your kids clothes. :P

The one thing I recommend is that you heft the iron and see if it's the right weight for you. I need a very light iron, other folks I know like a heavier one.

I doubt I've helped you very much. :? These are just my random thoughts on the subject.

Norah

Wanda, there is a whole category for what brand of iron different ones like on this forum. http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/154.page

I remember this because it was really helpful to me.

wanda333

Yvonne,

Thanks for the advice on irons. You have helped tremendously. I am getting too old to heft some of those heavy things. I have been reluctant to spend the money for Rowenta too. I need to spend some time in a store a study them a bit. Have never bought anything from ebay but may give that a try.

Wanda

wanda333

Thanks, Norah, for the helpful info. I have looked at the website and am inclined to just buy something cheaper and when it wears out, I will get another one.

Wanda

kathy

that's the way I like to shop.by cheap, change often

Knot Sew

I have always detested ironing, but for some things you just need one. I pick up irons at garage sales., but last year after christmas I picked up an iron at walmart for 3.50. This light weight cheapie works great. The best feature is spraying water. works fine for me, and I have knocked it on the floor several times. I guess you never know, buy what you can afford, and unless you iron a lot .............don't invest a lot. 8)

foxxigrani

I iron a lot, and cheap has worked for me. What I use in the sewing room tho is a iron that turns itself off. As I have gotten older I tend to forget things now and having that feature has been a life saver. The one I use for clothes I take down as soon as I am done so no chance of leaving it on. I also got for Christmas a Cl*over little iron that I love to use just for piecing. Hope this helps you.

Rita

Jezebel George

On other message boards this subject comes up, periodically. Some people like the expensive end of irons but a lot more of us like the B & D. Rowanta is loved by some but I sure have heard some horror stories.

lionville

I'm also looking for a new iron. My old Black & Decker worked great but finally died. I bought a new Black & Decker, but it did not get hot enough so I returned it. Maybe Rowenta is the way to go?