I have tried the Clover mini iron at quilt retreats and I always end up burning myself (I'm a klutz). I use a Black and Decker Travel Iron Pro for all my quilting work except when ironing yards of fabric. I bought it used at a yard sale about 3 years ago. It is small, has a nice point, light weight, steams and gets as hot as my big iron. The ironing surface plate is 7" long and 3 1/2" wide at the mid point. I am terrible about knocking irons onto the floor and breaking them. This one has ended up on the floor many, many times but still works and doesn't leak. There are lots of them on sale on Ebay for less than $15 (type in Black and Decker travel iron).