What's the best iron for piecing quilts?
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I have a Rowenta that's about 18 months old. Yesterday is starting leaking water big time. I looked online and read horrible reviews, so I think I'll be buying a new iron today before I ruin my pink and white hearts baby quilt. Should I just go back to a cheap black and decker? sigh...
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yes you should and you should contact the company about the leaking. They believe it is the most wonderful iron made and it never malfunctons. I know this from talking with one of the big dudes from the company. Yell loudly..
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I recently posted about my favorite little iron. It's great for piecing because it's so light-weight, but it still gets nice and hot and has steam, too. I've had this iron for about three years now, paid about $25.00 for it (Amazon) and just love it! No troubles with leaking or anything. I don't know about the rest of you, but when I have to hoist a heavy iron for every little seam I have to press, it gets tiring and my shoulder starts hurting so bad. I have a regular (cheap) iron for pressing my fabric before I cut, but I use this little gem for everything else. Several of my quilting friends bought one, too, and they also love it. Here's the link: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-149312-1.htm
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I use a $20 cheapie Shark iron from Target. I've had it for 2 years and it is great. I've blown through a Rowenta high dollar iron (it died the day after the warranty was up) and a high dollar Maytag that lasted a year. I'm just not going to invest in the expensive ones anymore.
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