Has anyone ever used the clover mini iron?
10-20-2013, 03:34 AM
#31
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I read using a heavy, oversized mug on your ironing board to hold the Clover mini-iron worked well. It needs to be tall enough to hold the iron securely and heavy so it's stable and doesn't tip easily.
10-20-2013, 04:27 AM
#33
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Yes I like mine and put it in a ceramic mug instead of the little metal stand that it came with.
10-20-2013, 04:32 AM
#34
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i use mine to dry glue seams when i frame pictures and glue the paper backing on. Same issue. didnt get hot at first but works great now. just starting to make smaller applique and other piecing and will be retrieving from my picturing framing box.
10-20-2013, 05:05 AM
#36
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I have never used one. I bought one at the thrift store a few months ago. I plugged it in and it works great but I have not had the chance to use it yet. I paid 3.00 for it. All the information I have read here will help me get the most of it. Thanks to all....
10-20-2013, 06:27 AM
#37
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I have a mini iron and haven't used it in awhile but should give it a try again since i have a bum right shoulder, torn rotator cuff since 1/23......you can use a heavy coffee cup or jar to set them in while using.....everyone has cups or jars.....i'm thinking of one of those little mini irons for my piecing as i have a tv tray set up by my machine with a padded ironing board setting on my tv tray.....
The padded board also has measurements on it.....works great for me.....the big iron does get a little heavy even tho' it's the lightest iron i could find.
The padded board also has measurements on it.....works great for me.....the big iron does get a little heavy even tho' it's the lightest iron i could find.
10-20-2013, 06:49 AM
#38
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I use the clover iron to fuse iron on pieces for machine embroidery appliqué. After the machine makes the outline stitches, I fuse the fabric into place and then continue with the rest of the machine embroidery. With the clover iron, I can get into the small space of the hoop and don't really have to move away from my machine. But I agree, it's not very hot ( except if you get it against your skin!) and don't really use it to fuse something REALLY well - just enough to stay in place to finish an appliqué.
10-20-2013, 07:06 AM
#40
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I have the small headed Clover....about 12 yrs. old. Bought it for applique, but use it often now for ironing seams open and to attach "jewels". I find it most handy....never had a heat problem (Maybe just lucky...) I would say to get it for your Mother and let her decide if she likes it. It's perfect for small items such as doll clothes.
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