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    Old 08-28-2011, 06:29 AM
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    ranbro
    I have that same iron, and the same thing happened. My DH took it apart and used a metal piece in place of the plastic that broke and I use it when I have girls over for quilting and such, but it no longer folds down. It does a good job on your seams so I will continue to use it.

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    Old 08-28-2011, 07:15 AM
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    I have the Petite Press and really like it for piecing and pressing
    backing seams that are parallel to the bars on my frame while loading a quilt. The cord is long enough to use about anyplace.
    I also piece with my machine on an old metal office desk, so pull out the "typewriter shelf", put a folded bath towel on it and
    press my seams as I finish each step for the blocks.
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    Old 08-28-2011, 07:28 AM
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    I have the Clover, with different attachments. Burned 2 fingers the first time I used it. Wasted my money, bought a vintage Ospress steampress mini iron for a $1 at a yard sale, love it. It has a plastic sole plate,and is hot enough for me.

    Originally Posted by Joyce R
    I was thinking about buying one of those little pressing irons that would help me pressing those 1/4" seams. I have seen them at Joannes for about $30.00. Does anyone use it?
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    Old 08-28-2011, 07:32 AM
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    I have one & use it all the time becareful it gets very very hot. It works get for 1/4 seams & when I make binding
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    Old 08-28-2011, 08:01 AM
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    When Joanns has quilting notions 50% off, the Clover irons are included.. I have the red Clover and the Dritz, and the little Rowenta, the little Clover, and the lisst goes on!
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    Old 08-28-2011, 08:41 AM
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    My clover gets very hot! I do have to be careful and not burn my fingers, but it is great for doing seams as I sew and also for applique. I have it right next to my machine in a ceramic mug which makes a nice 'holder'. :thumbup:
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    Old 08-28-2011, 09:09 AM
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    Originally Posted by hobbykat1955
    I have the long stem handle type by clover...use it only for small applique pieces...not seams...

    The small iron that looks like an iron wasted my money on doesn't get hot enough...for anything...
    I have the same things, hobbykat, and I also think the small iron is a waste of money.
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    I have the handle type clover and the small version of a regular iron and love them both.
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    Old 08-28-2011, 09:29 AM
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    Originally Posted by Joyce R
    I was thinking about buying one of those little pressing irons that would help me pressing those 1/4" seams. I have seen them at Joannes for about $30.00. Does anyone use it?
    I bought this little iron from Joannes and never use it...doesn't get very hot. It's a waste of money.
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    Old 08-28-2011, 09:33 AM
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    I had the one shaped like a wand with a triangular iron, didn't work at all, not hot enough for anything, then I bought an small iron like a toy, it gets too hot, has not temperature control and I have to turn it on and off constantly, not worth it!
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