What iron do you use?
#11
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I use a Black & Decker, from WalMart. No complaints. I had a more expensive iron, several years ago, and it ended up leaking. It was probably my fault, for leaving water sitting in it . . . but I refuse to empty the iron, each and every time I use it. So far, the B&D has outlasted the more expensive one (and I still leave water in it).
#12
I use an inexpensive Sunbeam that I originally purchased refurbished from BigLots for less than $20 twenty-five years ago. It has three steam settings and turns itself off after 15 minutes of inactivity. Don't know what I'm going to do if it ever dies.
#14
I've been using a Panasonic cordless iron for the past few years. The way my sewing area is set up there isn't much room, so this is a great feature to have. The only down side I can think of is it is much lighter than older models.
#16
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I used a B&D for many many years and used it for quilting. The steam feature was not reliable and rusty so I just spritzed and it was fine.
I just "upgraded" to the flat-iron no-steam $29 special iron BellaBoo recommended and it is great- no holes for steam, so better than the old one. Nice shiny surface.
I just "upgraded" to the flat-iron no-steam $29 special iron BellaBoo recommended and it is great- no holes for steam, so better than the old one. Nice shiny surface.
#18
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Location: Minnesota
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If you like the iron you're using, then there's no reason to get another. Some people love their Rowenta, others (including me) had major problems and poor service with them. Lots of people buy irons at thrift stores. I have the Reliable Digital Velocity iron now. I think it's largely personal preference.
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