I have one. Have used it a couple of times but it doesn't seem to get hot enough. Use a Rowenta travel iron instead and love it

I have one that is still in the package - never opened

I use mine for applique . I use the starch method and the mini iron is perfect for that.

I have one and like it for applique and paper piecing. I set it up right by my sewing machine so I don't have to get up. The plastic holder was frustrating, so I got a wooden block with a groove in it. That works great!
I also have the Rowenta travel iron and I love that!

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Let's try this again.
I don't know about your clove iron.
I saw this young girl on a YouTube doing a tutorial and she was using this sweet little iron. Someone asked her about it and she said where to buy it. Steamfast is the brand.

http://www.brandsplace.com/0133-sf-717.html

SteamFast Compact Steam Iron SF-717

Item# 0133-sf-717

Regular price: $26.90

Sale price: $16.63

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Product Description
SteamFast Compact Steam Iron SF-717
Lightweight and Compact, the perfect travel companion. This may be the world's smallest steam iron with a mighty ability to set crisp creases and remove wrinkles. It is strong enough for everyday use at home, yet lightweight and compact for taking along with you. When trying to iron in and around pockets and pleats, the SteamFast SF-717 with its tiny non-stick soleplate, will get into places bigger irons can't reach. If you travel, or if you simply need to touch up garments away from home, the SF-717 Steam Iron is an ideal appliance. It comes with a convenient travel bag, and features a non-stick soleplate, and dual voltage for overseas travel. Your college kids away from home will love its portability and ease of use.
• SteamFast Compact Steam Iron SF-717
• Very small and easy to pack
• Non-stick soleplate
• Dual Voltage
• 15-second heat-up time
• Travel bag
• Plastic measuring cup
• 420 watts
• 1.4 oz water capacity
• Temperature range: 140-428F (60-220C)
• Weight 1 lb.
• UPC: 0-47171-43400-5



It is great for ironing your piecing.

It fits right in your palm.

I have one, but practically never use it. I like a nice crisp press and it just isn't large enough or hot enough for me. I'm sure for very small areas it would be great.

I have one and I love it for paper piecing; it does get hot

The holder that these come with does not work well and mine has fallen off several times and burned the pad I had it on. I do think I saw a more sturdy holder on the new ones in the store. I bought it for applique work but have found I prefer my regular iron (even for small pieces). I hold my piece steady with a stilleto and it works fine.

Save your $$$$. This is one of those "must haves" that end up shelved. I bought it for paper piecing and burned myself many times with this junky iron. Personally I prefer a regular steam iron.

I have one and don't use it. It doesn't get hot enough, I just use the big one! Use your gift card on something else.

Thats exactly what I did w/ my GC, bought the one w/ all the attactments, even bought the stand..have i used it ? nope i keep forgetting I have it, maybe i should keep it out so I will remember I have it.

I have one and love it I got rid of the little stand and use a large coffee mug to stand it in while using! I've never gotten burned by it but it does very hot. The one I bought has interchangeable tips for different uses. Good Luck!
J. Carol

I used a 50% coupon for the iron (Michael's) and 60% off (Hancock's clearance bin)for the additional accessories. So far, I've only used it (the larger accessory) to press the seams in my 3" blade dresden plates; made great points too;still had to use the regular iron to finish the plates.
I love it;you have to be very careful though, got burned once.

I have one and it isn't worth the price. I get's hot enough to burn you but not iron anything.
Save your money. kjym Kathy

I have one and have used it a bit. The one that I would like to buy has a larger iron part on it. You can buy them at Joanne's. It is the same idea but it gives you more coverage and it has a thicker handle then the skinny one.

Quilterfay from Saskatchewan

I agree, I had the same experience and didn't like the iron.

I got one a while back and the thing had a wooden board to set it on, and other heads to go with it,which was okay. The bad thing is it got so hot it burned out the heating coil after about 10 uses. It is nice if you can get it from burning you or from burning out. They do get very hot. In fact mine melted some of the plastic from around the head so I think I would get a small craft iron if I was to get another one, but I won't. It was money not spent well in my book. But that is me.

I have a little one. I use it for small squares, works great! I got a trivot and I lay it on that,it also works great!

I only use for bias tape making and putting on the fusible web. Also have burndt fingers from it. Thanks for the idea of putting in a mug as the stand is usless.

I have one and I use it all the time. It comes in handy when you are sitting at the machine. I made me a small pressing board and they both set right beside my machine. It comes in real handy when you are appliquing and have small items to add. My iron is shaped like a mimi iron. The point on it is good for pressing open seams.

I have one that I use when I am paper piecing. It gets very hot and works very well. I have not used it on anything else, but as hot as it gets, I think it would do fine.

I just went to order the Steam Fast iron mentioned on page 6. Cool looking iron and on sale at the great price of $16+. No tax but the shipping to Texas was $18+. Think I'll have to pass on this one. If anyone know of a store that stocks it, could you please let us know.

This subject is very insightful -- thanks for bringing the subject up. My hubby asked me what I would like for Mamma's Day, and after thinking awhile, I remembered that I want to start doing some appliqueing. So, I went to JoAnn's to price the Clover Mini Irons, and lo and behold they were on sale!!! 40% off. So, I bought myself one and told hubby what I had done and he was tickled to pieces 1. because he wouldn't have to go buy it. 2. because it was on sale. I was tickled to pieces 1. because it was just what I asked for. I used it once and so far I like it, but I think the trivet or coffee mug to set it on is a great idea. The little thingy they included with the iron is not so great.

I went on line and found where I bought my Steamfast Iron.

The shipping is free.

Hope this helps.

Sorry for the wrong site.

http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/prod...px?sku=STSF717

I just bought one, get the one with the heat shield. It has 3 heat settings. Hot actually melted the all purpose thread if you let it heat up for a long period of time. They don't have an auto off. The melt the plastic stand that comes with. It worked great for doing my Dresden plate and pressing the top seam to make the points. I don't think that I would use it for much else other than fusible bias strips. Deffinately get it half off and maybe wait till the day after thanksgiving, Joann last year had an additional 20% for sales item except door busters.

I have one and love it for paper piecing. I had a problem with it always falling and now keep it in an old coffee mug which work great

I have used mine for at least 5 or 6 years. sometimes it is on all day when I am pp, or making blocks that have many seams,like star blocks. It is great.

I have one of the old style ones ( it doesn't have changing heads) and it is GREAT for paper piecing. That said, I tried using it when I was making string blocks and found that it wouldn't press the seam open enough and I had "wrinkles" that I had to use that dreaded seam ripper and re-do. Maybe I just wasn't paying attention but I feel my Rowenta iron is better for pressing seams open when making blocks.

I love mine. I keep it by my machine when I piecing. I found I don't distort fabric pressing the seams with the little iron which I'm afraid of doing with the big iron. I also take it to quilt classes. I got mine with a coupon at JoAnns.

A friend was going to use her Clover iron to alter the hem her DD's prom dress. The thin veil-type overlay (can't think of the name of that) accidentally fell on the iron for a short second and melted a huge hole in it. She had to buy another dress and pay to have it overnighted from several states away. Her iron went in the trash after that.

I hae one...bought it for applique work....would not waste the money...even on the highest heat, this one does not get hot enough.......

My feelings are pretty much the same about the one I have but I do know that they have upgraded it - it now has several detachable tips - and there is a much better stand for it. If you do very intricate work, it is worth buying.

I loved mine for making doll clothes "those little seams just would not fit on board" Then I discovered Paper Piecing and I'm hooked. I keep it and a small mat with pressing pad on its reverse, I can put many pieces tog before getting up to big board
Please be careful, It gets very HOT. Pegeth

I have the clover iron that has interchangeable heads. I went & bought the clover case/stand to hold, while using it. I always forget that I have one, so I don't use it very often. I will try it to press seams open for my quilting classes. I will let you know how it goes. ;););) I did use a Joann's coupon when I bought it (back in NY).

Have a blessed day.

:lol: :lol: :lol: debra :lol: :lol: :lol:

I would rather buy a smaller Rowenta iron
I have a clover and use inly for applique



http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...zprd_01448034a

I have 1 but don't use it much and certainly not worth the money

Sorry, I am a bit behind in reading. I have a clover mini-iron -- I keep it next to the sewing machine and use it after every seam. I also kep a small spray bottle. I know, I know, some do not like to steam, but I do tend to use a lot of small pieces and a lot of inset pieces so the spray and press works beautifully.

I went to Goodwill in Burlington, VT on Saturday and they had a Clover Craft Iron there that had never been used. I paid $2.99 for it. It is an older model and has the temperature dial. It also has a spray attachment that slides on the front. The handle comes off and slides onto the base and fits in it's pouch when you are not using it. It is the neatest thing. I just love it!!