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Originally Posted by eashka
I have had a clover mini iron for a long time and if they have not improved it then you don't need one. I have the one that is round shaped and has the little iron surface on the end. It gets quite hot and it will not set where you put it and I have gotten burned several times. I won't use it again and I would never give it or sell it to someone else. Plus, I like steam. Hope this helps.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Yes, I have one and love it for paper piecing - so much easier to use than an iron.
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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 .
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