@leaiso wrote:
I'm sorry that I do not have any advice for you. I just thought you might laugh. I read this as "Call out to quitters or anyone who depends on their iron (supplement)" I was so confused. Then I thought maybe you meant iron as in golfing clubs. That didn't make sense. It wasn't until I read "pressing pattern paper... fabric" twice that it finally clicked.
If only I hadn't misread quilters at first... LOL
@Rho wrote:
Fifteen years? It deserves to die in peace. I used to buy Rowentas and the occasional Black & Decker for a professional workroom to be used on Home Dec fabrics. It seems 'you get what you pay for'. A certain store that is shopped ( can I mention names without violating IC agreements? *~} ) and always offers 20% off coupons was the best. The least expensive iron purchased cost about $70.00 and lasted 2-3 years with almost daily use on cotton, linen, wool, silk, and synthetics. Your Black & Decker is probably a lemon.
@JASFLALMT wrote:
Yes, I am of no help. I iron only when I need to have a crease free blouse for a wedding or something. My only knowledge of sewing is if I have to reattach a button. That's about it. Good for you that you are so crafty! My mother sewed clothes beautifully and my grandmother made quilts. I didn't get that gene.
@Rho wrote:
Rowenta was purchased within the last 2 years. I went to B,B,&B because it was around the corner & limited myself to brands in stock. I also bought irons once at JoAnn Fabrics. I suppose you could purchase from Amazon.
At home, and I too quilt, I have a $20.00 Sunbeam that is chugging along fine after almost a decade.
@Dino29 wrote:
After my husband dropped my Sunbeam and I duct taped it I went out to get a new iron. I got a B&D, stopped working. I looked at a Rowenta, too expensive, I looked at the others and they too just did not do what I wanted. So I got another SunBeam. I love it. Won't use anything but. Like I said in a later post, I use mine probably as much as you do.
@roflwofl wrote:
I haven't used an iron in a long time. I use a steamer on my clothes. I tried an iron a few weeks ago when I was traveling and the hotel had an iron in the room. I like the steamer better.
@ChrisCooper wrote:
Don't leave us hanging! What kind did you get?