I do allot of applique on my quilts, so one of the many gadgets I love is my Clover mini iron. I can't even begin to picture my fingers after all the burns I would get pressing those tiny seam allowances on petals, leaves, etc! I also couldn't hand quilt or hand applique without my OTT light!!! Oh, and my faithful Boxer dog, Rocky, sitting by my feet under my table or right next to my chair when at my machine or iron. It's amazing how he knows just where to park himself so he is always under foot! LOL