OT: Euro Pro Steam Irons

According to the web site, the regular price of the iron is $300, and they'll throw in shipping and an instruction DVD "for free". That must be a heck of an iron to justify such a price! To purchase just the DVD is $19.95. I own a regular size and weight GE steam iron and a light weight Black and Decker steam iron, each of which I paid less that $30 for, and they both work beautifully. A couple of years ago I accidentally dropped an iron and it never worked again, but as disgusted as I was at myself for killing an iron, I would be devastated if I dropped such an expensive iron! Frankly, I can't imagine an iron to be used in a home costing what they charge or justifying such a price! And remember that at the moment, the exchange rate between dollars and Euros is such extremely poor from the dollar side.

I purchased one of these a couple of years ago after seeing it demo'd at both a home show and quilt show. I really like it - generates LOTS of steam (I know - not SUPPOSED to use steam quilting - but there's no quilt police, right?). Not sure that I like it dry but then, I really don't like ANY dry irons. I'm also one of these wacko people that when going 'out' (work, dinner, etc.) I must be ironed! I iron my work clothes every AM before dressing. I make DH crazy when we're going out somewhere. I have also dropped it a a couple of times - cracked the housing even - and it still works. Do keep in mind you MUST use distilled water - NOT TAP WATER!

Kim in NJ

Just a small suggestion on the Euro Pro. *Before* I bought one, I'd want to see the operating / care instructions. I am very fond of the Rowenta irons that were made in Germany about 3 years ago. Haven't heard anyone pleased with Rowenta's newest iron. The older Rowenta does demand soaking and flushing. The time it takes is well worth it (to me). Wonder what Euro Pro requires? You will want to know. Recently, a neighbor came over. Quite angry. She said, "Pardon me, but I need an iron that's not a sissy". She filled my Rowenta and pressed a quilt top she'd just made. The quilt top was, indeed, a sorry sight with the seams sort of leaning to the side but certainly not pressed flat and pretty like the Rowenta can do. Yesterday, after I'd only hoped she would for 20 years, my DDIL asked me to teach her to quilt. Ah yes. When I showed her how to press her seams and blocks, she said, "My golly, what an iron!". I'm thinking I'll start checking the thrift stores for abandoned older Rowentas. I'm betting there will be one or two whose owner didn't read the manual or didn't want to be bothered. I'll close this with something I read yesterday. Some times you just have to take the bull by the horns and make lemonade. Polly

I'm the poster who probably whines and gripes about irons the most. After the leaky Rowenta saga I'm back using the circa 1973 Sears iron. If I can make a suggestion, I think I'd make sure they have a liberal return policy. That way you can be comfortable spending that kind of money to assure you LOVE your new iron. Here's my plan. (I envy your choice, I just can't afford it)....I'm going to Wal Mart, the store I love to hate, and starting with the Shark, gonna work my way down to the Black and Decker. The ONE thing nice I can say about Wal Mart is, it's very easy to return a product you don't like.

Sherry

Travel irons? Are they lightweight? Are they good for the quick LIL seams? How big are they? What am I looking for?

Butterfly (Not ALL hotels have irons for the last pesky wrinkle from the suitcase)

Hello!

Why are you not supposed to do steam ironing? Good thing there are no quilt police - I'd have been busted - no one told me! :)

Steph

I really like it - generates LOTS

I use a travel iron for my 'beside my sewing, ironing as I piece' iron. It is just fine. . In message , Butterflywings writes

I compromise, Steph! As I go along, I press with a dry iron. When I'm sure all is as right as it's going to get, I will use steam. I fear doing a virtually permanent press that would show up if I had to re-do something. Dry pressing creases can be removed by steam pressing. . In message , Steph writes

Steph, that's a never to be resolved issue here. Well, not really an 'issue'. Some of us do, some of us don't. I wouldn't if I were creating with strange triangles or diamond shapes; the steam could cause a warp that would give you a nasty surprise in the final outcome. I'm a steamer. Suit yourself. Polly

"Steph" Why are you not supposed to do steam ironing? Good thing there are no

Ah - thank you Polly and Patti! I didn't know that steam could warp or remove dry pressed seams. Very useful info!!

I have a Euro-pro Steam Generator Iron and it really puts out the steam. While not the exact model you mentioned, I think it beats the pants off of any currently offered Rowenta made. I would buy another Euro-Pro in a minute.

John

Small and lightweight. I like the old GE ones. They get hot and are handy to have. HEre is one on Ebay #220210843558

Several guild friends have the new Rowenta travel irons and like them a lot. I don't know about those personally.

HTH, Taria

Butterflyw> Travel irons? Are they lightweight? Are they good for the quick LIL seams?

I have one---it's nice, but doesn't get quite hot enough. So I got a T- Fal Ultraglide (recommended in a QU class) & love it :-)

I have one of the new Rowenta travel irons. I bought it for taking to retreats and classes. I have only used it once, but it seemed to work well.

Julia > Travel irons? Are they lightweight? Are they good for the quick LIL seams?

I haven't visited the website yet, but I can't imagine why you would need an instructional video for an iron.

L>According to the web site, the regular price of the iron is $300, and

Linda PATCHogue, NY

And if you ever take a class from Sharon Schaumber, that's the only iron she recommends for her method. The others don't get hot enough.

Which model of Rowenta Travel Iron? I just looked on Amazon - they have more than one.

Donna in (SW) Idaho

Really??? It's this one....