What iron to buy?
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What iron to buy?
I dropped my iron again, after my dog had already pulled it off the table, and this time it bit the dust. Tomorrow I will buy a new iron. Any suggestions, complaints, or favorites? I want a cordless iron and I'm wondering about the ones with points on both ends. I think I would prefer a stainless steel base. I do not use steam because I use Best Press. This iron is strictly for quilting. Someone suggested Panasonic. They have the regular end and the dual pointed ends. It comes with a carrying case, which I will not use. It will stay in my quilting area. That's all the info I can think of to add. Help. Thanks.
#2
I bought this when it first came out and I love it !!! Mine gets hot and I've never had an issue with it, I like that I can stand it on its end when I need to, you can't with the double pointed end. The water tank is removable but I don't use steam. I guess I need to buy a backup because it looks like it's not going to be made anymore.
https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-NI-...+cordless+iron
https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-NI-...+cordless+iron
#7
Best Press is an alternate to spray sizing. Its in a spray bottle and you use it with a dry iron. (It doesn't scorch like starch or spray sizing and makes the quilt blocks smell awesome.)
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It says right on the bottle "Mary Ellen's BEST PRESS The Clear Starch and Sizing Alternative," which is what I said. What difference would that make in purchasing an iron, except that I don't use steam?
#10
She uses Best Press instead of steam as I do. I don't even have a steam iron. I use water in a spray bottle or Best Press depending on what I am pressing. Then I do not have to worry about nasty leaks on my fabric and clothing. I have a Continental brand iron and can be purchased from Amazon.
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