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    Old 08-28-2011, 09:10 PM
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    I use mine for paper-piecing and it I love it. No burned fingers and no trying to fit a big iron on the tiny seams. It has a thermostat and set on high, it was always hot enough for anything I needed. Get a Joanne 50 off coupon and you're set. I may like it but don't think it's worth 30 bucks.
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    Old 08-28-2011, 10:15 PM
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    I found a little travel iron at a flea market and paid about $3.00 for it. It has steam and the handle folds down. A friend wanted one too, and I found her one for about the same price at Good Will. I take mine with me when I go to my daughter's home along with my June Taylor Cut&Press, and they have come in handy many times when I've been there for my projects, and also things I need to press for her. Now I'm watching GW for another one as a back up. I'd like to have one to put in my rolling tote with my sewing machine.
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    Old 08-29-2011, 01:00 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...
    Ditto on both comments.
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    Old 08-29-2011, 05:47 AM
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    These mini irons are expensive and I wish I had never bought either one of them. The long handled one isn't worth the time it takes to use it.
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    Old 08-29-2011, 08:31 AM
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    I have two different l=mini irons and I don't use either one...not sure why. They work fine.
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    Old 08-29-2011, 12:46 PM
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    My sis was hemming her daughter's prom dress and accidentally tossed the front of the dress over the little iron. It only stayed a second or two, but the dress had to be replaced.
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    Old 08-31-2011, 06:29 AM
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    My small Conair iron that looks like an iron (I posted a picture of it) is the best one I have ever found. It gets plenty hot and does a terrific job on seams and applique. Even great using the steam. I wouldn't trade it for 5 Clover irons.


    Originally Posted by brendadawg
    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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    Old 08-31-2011, 11:19 AM
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    twinkie posted the picture of her iron and the darling little ironing board her hubby made her on page 3. I wish I had a handy husband like she has. That ironing board is just so cute.
    twinkie, how much do you charge for one of the little ironing boards?
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    Old 08-31-2011, 04:14 PM
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    I use a craft iron by clover for hot fix crystals. Those little mini-irons are worthless.
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    Old 08-31-2011, 04:22 PM
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    Love my little Clover iron.
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