DITTO, DITTO, DITTO!!! I am a very impatient person!!! I want the iron HOT when I am ready for it!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

I love my Rowenta.

I'm totally with you on this! Got mine about 5 years ago at Hancock Fabrics and I love it! It has auto shut off but heats up in a flash when you need it!!

I really like my Oliso. I got it at JoAnns. It's american made in California. My favorite feature is the little feet that come out when you take your hand off the handle. You never have to tip it up to let go of it. I haven't dropped this one on the floor or knocked it off the ironing board. I have dents in the floor from my old iron. Also, it heats up very quickly. I love it. You can usually use coupons to get it for a bargain.

Ditto on the Shark Professional. Reasonable price, comfortable to use and I love the pre-measure steam cup. Also, it's virtually indestructible.

I got my Oliso on line at Nancy's notions and I saw another post here said she got hers at Joanns (get the coupon ) 69.00 is a great price and I lovve love love mine!!!!!!

I think the cheaper the better. My suggestion is to get in the habit of unplugging your iron when your done, then you never have to second guess yourself as to whether you have turned off your iron. Some of my quilting friends have bought the expensive irons but have been disappointed by their short life span.

I just bought a new GE at Wal-Mart yesterday. Gets hot fast, is steam or dry. Some are just steam now. Had to return one. My Rowenta was leaking. UUGGGGG

I have a gravity feed iron. It is wonderful. I wouldn't be without it.

[/quote]I also do as someone else mentioned here. When my Ott light on my sewing cabinet is on, I know that the iron could be on too (I try to remember to turn it off as I leave the room). I just turn them both off on a power cord button when I'm done for the day.[/quote]

This works for me too. You can't forget the iron when you do this. It shuts off automatically when you click the power cord button. 8-)

I JUST went thru this whole experience. Checked @ a bunch of Goodwills and cashier lady says irons go FAST. So if you are lucky enough to find one there (which I didn't) BUY IT!!! I ended up with a cheapy from WM that didn't get hot enouf to burn my finger. Back IT went. Then off to BIG LOTS. Found a B & D I thot would be good but they were out of stock. grrrrrrr! went to another Big L , they didn't have the B & D but I bot a Hamilton Beach heavy guy with 1 hour auto shut off for $15.00. Seems to work fine. I use spray bottle and DRY iron for my cottons.

They sounds very complicted for a non mechanical brain. Is it difficult to use? Tell me more. What brand did you buy and where did you find it?

I'm starting think maybe just an less expensive iron that will actually get "hot" would be all I need.

I have my mother in laws 1949 G.E model and it works fine , makes steam and has a pointed tip. Lucky I guess.Good luck on your hunt.