I love my Rowenta Travel iron. I use it for pressing all my pieceing, Its home is right next to my sewing machine. I do use a large steam iron for everything else. The super mini Clover irons might be great for applique . I've never tried them. The one thing I love about the Rownta is you do get good heat and better, IT IS LIGHT WEIGHT. I do a lot of sewing and iron fatigue can stop a project for people with old hands.