Whom uses a small mini iron?
#21
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: East Coast FL
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#23
It's also handy to use when I need to iron my binding but don't want to iron the quilt. I don't like to flatten my quilting, and sometimes there is blue marker that would heat set if ironed.
I keep it on my ironing board with my big iron. I only turn it on if I intend to use it, and it heats up quickly.
#25
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 659
I have one but rarely use it - was good when I was making doll clothes. I love the Clover Wedge - hesitated to buy it because of the cost - did get it on sale eventually - happy I did and mine gets plenty hot. Try to borrow so you can see what works for you. Happy pressing.
#26
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: NW Kansas
Posts: 601
I have the Clover mini iron, and I love it when I paper piece. I have a wooden stand for it. Let me tell you it gets really hot. You must have a stand for it, or you could easily burn something very bad. I use it all the time in paper piecing.
#27
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 9,563
I have the clover mini iron and HATE it. I burned myself on it several times before I finally quit using it. I think it's poorly designed - for ME, at least.
I got the Dritz Petite Press and loved it so much, I bought a backup for myself and a couple for friends.
It has 4 heat settings and gets very hot on the highest one. It has an adjustable head, so you can adjust it for your comfort level. It has a sturdy stand. It has an auto shut-off at 60 minutes, which is WAY more generous than most irons.
You can purchase it at Joann's, and the good news is they consider it a "notion" and NOT an "iron", so when they put their "notions" wall on sale, guess what. The discount applies!
demonstration
I got the Dritz Petite Press and loved it so much, I bought a backup for myself and a couple for friends.
It has 4 heat settings and gets very hot on the highest one. It has an adjustable head, so you can adjust it for your comfort level. It has a sturdy stand. It has an auto shut-off at 60 minutes, which is WAY more generous than most irons.
You can purchase it at Joann's, and the good news is they consider it a "notion" and NOT an "iron", so when they put their "notions" wall on sale, guess what. The discount applies!
demonstration
#28
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Ridgefield WA
Posts: 7,765
I found that, too with the Wedge, and it takes a while to get there. But I did find there is a "sweet" spot in the center of the iron that does get very hot. Still, I'd go for one with steam next time. Glad to have all these comments.
Like many, I gave up using the Clover mini - takes too long to heat up and just not quite big enough.
Like many, I gave up using the Clover mini - takes too long to heat up and just not quite big enough.
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#29
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kenai, Alaska
Posts: 1,150
I use mine on applique pieces that have fusible on the back. I've also used it to trim off organdy/organza around fabric paper doll clothes. I place mine in a tall coffee mug when in use and to store it. I have used it to press seams open. It covers small areas that other small irons are too big to use.
#30
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,198
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