The little Clover wand iron is great for the starch method of applique. For right next to my machine, I covered the top of a wooden tv table with batt and canvas and I use a little Sharptek "baby" iron - no steam, pretty darn hot, works great for pressing seams and for the applique. $8 at Joann.

I just bought that Petite Press but it's still in the package, so thanks for the review. I'll get that puppy out and put it to use. :)

I bought this little steam iron from Target and I liked it so much that I bought a second one for the RV....right size, priced right and it is wonderful.
http://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-2630-H.../dp/B002N0ZLJU

just my 2 cents.....sewing/ quilting can become a (sedentary) activity---sometimes the only exercise we get is getting up to walk to the ironing board.
i have a couple small irons- i use mainly (next to my machine) for applique & paper piecing...and i always (regret it later) because i find i have spent hours sitting there-working and am stiff & sore...so, tempting as it (seems) i find i am better off getting up for those pressing moments