Mini Irons----which one do you like?
#1
I am beginning to recognize that a small "mini" iron would be quite an asset and handy to use when piecing and pressing little seams. Looking around, there seem to be lots of brands (and prices as well) From your experience, which iron do you like best and why?
(just an aside, I was watching a video of Alex Anderson and she was using a mini iron. She kept referring to her regular iron as "her big girl iron". It made me laugh......I guess we never grow up, thank goodness..... :lol:
(just an aside, I was watching a video of Alex Anderson and she was using a mini iron. She kept referring to her regular iron as "her big girl iron". It made me laugh......I guess we never grow up, thank goodness..... :lol:
#2
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the clover mini has been a staple in my sewing room for about 5 years...don't know how i got along without it, it gets very hot... is perfect size and weight, and has lasted longer than a couple big expensive irons i've had. it even came with a heat proof carrying pouch so you can put it away safely.
#3
Originally Posted by ckcowl
the clover mini has been a staple in my sewing room for about 5 years...don't know how i got along without it, it gets very hot... is perfect size and weight, and has lasted longer than a couple big expensive irons i've had. it even came with a heat proof carrying pouch so you can put it away safely.
#4
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Illinois
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I have the clover and like it well enough, but I do find I will use my "big" iron even after using the clover , because I love to steam everything. Nothing beats steam and lots of it to get FLAT blocks .
The only thing it is unbeatable on is fusable bias , those thin strips and curves , too many burnt fingers with the big iron.
The only thing it is unbeatable on is fusable bias , those thin strips and curves , too many burnt fingers with the big iron.
#5
I have a Clover mini, and hardly ever use it. What I do use all the time is a travel iron. It is small compared to my regular iron, and has steam if I want it. Heats up very quickly and has a nice point in the front for ironing open seams if you want.
#6
Originally Posted by Lacelady
I have a Clover mini, and hardly ever use it. What I do use all the time is a travel iron. It is small compared to my regular iron, and has steam if I want it. Heats up very quickly and has a nice point in the front for ironing open seams if you want.
#8
Originally Posted by Marjpf
Originally Posted by Lacelady
I have a Clover mini, and hardly ever use it. What I do use all the time is a travel iron. It is small compared to my regular iron, and has steam if I want it. Heats up very quickly and has a nice point in the front for ironing open seams if you want.
#9
i don't use it often (because i forget i have it) but my mini is a Clover brand. i haul it out (when i remember i have it) to use when i want to press piles of patches but don't want to stand forever at the ironing board.
#10
Hobbico Iron is my favorite mini iron. It gets very hot but no steam. I bought it at the Hershey Quilt Show and haven't used my mini Clover iron since. I also love the blue tile iron holder.
http://www.softexpressions.com/softw...ns/hobbico.php
http://www.softexpressions.com/softw...ns/hobbico.php
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