I bought on for applique and use it for tiny things. Otherwise I still like my regular iron.

Oh, I should have mentioned this. I made a little ironing pad for mine, using fleece and the silver fabric they sell for ironing board covers. Took about fifteeen minutes and it keeps the clover from accidently burning something as well as giving me a surface I can use to press blocks. The pad is about 9-inches square.

I have one and keep in in a cup, I find it does real well on small block seams and use it at my machine when pieceing. For the whole block I get up and use my big iron. I do also have a small travel iron and use it somethimes.

I have one and don't use it too often but it is a God-send when working on a gridded project, with those little squares.

I have also used it on some of my PPing quilts.....some of the seams are so tiny, that this little iron comes in quite handy.

As I said, I don't use it often frequently but am glad to have it when needed.

I have one. don't use it often, but it did the job when I was using my embroidery machine doing quilt blocks in the hoop.

I bought one to take to retreats to use on my little table by my side. I burned myself multiple times, put it away and have never used it again. I bought a Rowenta travel-size iron at Bed, Bath and Beyond using a coupon. I love it. I consider my Clover Iron a waste of my money. From reading all of the posts, it appears that the iron has some design problems or this board has a bunch of klutzes!

I got mine to press seams when quilting, but found it quite awkward and too time consuming. It does come in handy though for prepping small applique pieces when using starch and folding over the small seam allowance.

I like it for fusing, when I can remember to get it out.

I only use mine for paper piecing.

A friend has a mini seam iron AND LOVES IT. Can't tell you the brand, though. She relys on it when piecing a quilt.

I like mine, it's useful for small pieces and small seams

I have one I ordered from Hobby Lobby online. It gets very hot. I use it all the time. When I'm not using it for quilting, I use it to iron and straighten out my thread for crosstitch. I tried a flat iron my daughter was getting rid of for the thread and it works well also. Easier to travel with.

I bought one, used it once and then put it away NEVER to be seen again. :thumbdown:

I have one but seem to always go back to my regular iron. I wouldn't waste the money on one.

The only thing I've found it useful for was hot set crystals. Otherwise, it's been useless. Sits in my drawer.

I have one and I never use it. I forget I have it when I'm piecing. I tried it out when I first got it and it seems like it takes a long time to get hot. I found it awkward to use. So I put it away after that first test and have never used it since. Spend your gift certificate on something you will actually use IMHO. If you do get one, don't pay full price for it. Joanns has them on sale A LOT.

I have had one for sometime. I don't like it as it isn't very hot. I use the sealing iron that really gets hot.

I love mine for pressing seams as I piece. Works great for that. When I sew blocks together I get out the big steam iron.

I found that to be the case here also...great for bias tape

Good idea. I hadn't thought about using mine for this. As many of those I use, you'd think I'd have thought of that already. Thanks!

Me too waste of money

sorry - my reply went off into the ether.
i purchased a mini iron from JoAnn's recently, although i cannot find a manufacturer's name on it.
Pros: it's small
Cons: takes forever to heat up
never gets hot enough to do a good press
the cord continually falls out of the plug to the iron
Consequently, i have stopped using this.

sorry - my reply went off into the ether.
i purchased a mini iron from JoAnn's recently, although i cannot find a manufacturer's name on it.
Pros: it's small
Cons: takes forever to heat up
never gets hot enough to do a good press
the cord continually falls out of the plug to the iron
Consequently, i have stopped using this.

Hmm, lots of interesting comments here.

It does have a temperature dial, which is a nice thing, so you can set it to the temp you want.

This is an excellent tool for using the freezer paper/starch applique method because it is small. It's also good for getting into small spaces and I read where someone uses it for bias tape (like in stained glass applique).

I had not thought of putting it in ceramic cup or a corn on the cob holder, those are great ideas!

I don't use it often, but I love mine and wouldn't give it away. If it broke, I would definitely get another one.

I like mine for paper piecing, but that's about it.

I have one and don't use it at all. I bought the Rowenta travel iron that I love. It gets hot and is small enough to take to classes and sits near my machine for use when piecing.

I have one and it does ok but I don't use it very much except when I am pp. Don't waste your money on it. Use it for a small travel iron or better yet use it to get fabric. This is JMHO

I only use mine for the same reasons as above. I would not use it on a regular basis for quilting, it's too small. I much prefer an iron.

Yes, I have one and love it for paper piecing - so much easier to use than an iron.

I got one at JoAnns and it has that red guard on it for saftey. I forget to use it. I use it on small items. Don't pay full price. 50 % or more off .

I bought one and never used it. I have the travel Rowenta and the little blue and white long handled one from JoAnns. I also use a seam roller (wooden) if I am in a hurry.

I use mine for ironing over the edges onto the shiny side of freezer paper for hand applique. Just slit the fabric from the back & remove the paper. Slit doesn't show , batting fills it in or can be stuffed for more dimension. Happy quilting!!

I have one I think it is great for pressing seams I purchased it with a special tip for seams.

Chris A Male quilter

Ditto, I had to set up a separate melt-proof container for it and keep a tiny spray bottle handy, but I did find it very good for small curves in applique and centres of 8 point stars, tho I bet others have better methods.... I really don't use it very often

I use mine for paper piecing and cutting templates for quilting. I use plastic template material so makes for easy marking of fabric. Mine has several tips that are used for different things. It does get very hot so I use a heavy jar or mug to hold it when not in use. That way it does not tip over and burn me or the pressing surface. It is very convenient when taking classes for pressing seams. I usually take a small spray bottle for water if I think the seams need steam to press flat.

have one,like it for seams on doll clothes .
it is a little to hot for some fabrics.
I just wish it had steam.............guess can,t have everything........
char

I have with multiple attachment and have used them all. I applique and it works great to iron the turn. I does get very hot so be careful.

We have bought 2 varieties and given them to other sewers. Pros are the light reminding you its on, an easy click turn on off switch, a foldable stand etc. Cons are if you're notpaying attention it is easy to burn the cord. Over all I like it beter then the other brand(don't remeber the name. Would like to see some sort of guard against the hot wand end. Only started to do it once but reached for the wrong end- sort of like a curling iron. It also has a temp control to handle more delicate fabrics

I replaced the small iron surface with a larger attachmnet and use it for applique (freezer paper and starch) and it works well. I do not use it for pressing seams while I am piecing quilts.

I have the same problem - but thought it would be great to get into tight corners; but not the case... sorry!