I bought a Panasonic cordless iron. It was expensive. I didn't have to use steam with my old iron but this one doesn't get as hot so I do use steam. I still have the old iron but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE not having to fight with a cord.

I love my Rowenta as well. I makes every quilting trip my machine and I make. My fellow quilters love using it because it presses beautifully and gets really hot. I paid $56 at Lowes about 8 years ago.

I gave up on my Rowenta and am using a Black and Decker Digital Advantage which I like a lot. If you use the search function, you can see all the other discussions we've had on irons and maybe there is additional useful information for you.

I buy my irons at Savers. They have lots of Rowentas because they leak. Mine was $5.00 and it leaks but dont use the steam function. I also have a Rowenta travel iron that I like but needs water frequently.

My first Rowenta was a fantastic iron. It stopped steaming after about 11 years, so I purchased an even better Rowenta for big $$. It was a professional model instead of a home model, so it only had a 6 month warranty. So, during month 7 it began to leak, spit water, etc. I replaced it with a $27.00 Shark I found at Kroger's and love it! Light weight, stainless steel soleplate, tons of steam! I doubt I would ever pay big $$ again for an iron. I could have had 3 Sharks for the price I paid for my lemon of a Rowenta! Although I love my Rowenta travel iron!

Martina, you are funny... I'm guessing that the iron doesn't press his shirt, a person does that!!

You were lucky with your iron. I heard irons are meant to last only 5 years with regular ironing and shorter for quilters. I have two irons that are priced between 40-50 and like both. One has a silver plate and the other is coated. I use the coated for applique. Good luck with what you get.

the best iron I've ever owned was a Black and Decker. It is a light weight war horse of an iron. I presently own that plus a Rowenta which I thought would be the last iron I'd ever own. I love the steam and the instant heat of the Rowenta. The price will scare me off if there is a next time to purchase anything.

I usually dont talk much on here but this I cant pass up. I bought a small craft iron from Joan's for a small $$. Even though it looks like a toy it definatly isnt, it heats very well. It works great for seams, just the right size. I also own a cheap iron from Dollar store. I use both and dont have a lot of $$ tied up in either. I am not affilated with either store or product and have no interest in either, just trying to help.

The only Rowenta that I've had that actually irons well is their small travel iron.
I like a no steam, no teflon. I use one that belonged to a friend's mother - must be 40-50 years old.
The other one I use is from the Vermont Country Store - it was c. $35, A friend gave it to me because she thought I'd have a nervous breakdown when the old one went.