Did you know that these are not being made anymore? I had an enjoyable day yesterday learning to do stain glass applique, and thought one would be ideal, some of the class had them. I searched the net but the only one I could find was in the USA, different voltage, and then only one on e-bay. I spoke to a clover retailer today in the Uk who told me first Clover fell out with the UK market for some reason, probably to do with health and safety knowing our government, then they fell out with the USA market so ceased making them altogether. Apparently there is a new product on the market but have been unable to track it down, the retailer I spoke to is on the case.
Katherine

That surprises me - I just bought one a year or so ago - I guess they must've gotten sued by folks using them improperly.

I saw this Hobbico craft iron at jhittle and thought it might be better than the Clover mini iron. You have to scroll down the page a ways to see the picture:
http://jhittlesewing.funoverload.com...new_items.html

I just saw this Clover mini iron at Hancock fabrics yesterday. I thought it was neat because it has different tips you can put on it for different projects.

I bought mine here in Spain, cost a small fortune, but it is invaluable for the small detailed jobs such as stained glass and turning over fabric to freezer paper in applique, but saying that it is quite dangerous and I have burnt myself quite bad several times so I am not surprised that there may be issues with them from a safety aspect. Also, I don't find that it balance very well on the stand either, so be ultra careful whilst using it.

I see that JoannFabrics.com has the Clover mini irons in all different styles in stock.

I have a Hangar 9 Protrim Hot Iron, used by men to melt the paper onto their radio Control Airplanes. It was much cheaper than any of the mini irons and has a couple of tips with it. Sometimes you just have to think outside the box...

That is so sad. They looked like a great product. Seen them adverised in my quilting mags. Guess I waited to long to get one. Sniff Sniff :(

I had no idea they're were being manufactured now. Thanks, I'm lucky I have one, even if I do hardly use it.

I have one and it's annoying that the lay of the cord is wrong. It wants to twist the iron around upside down. DH said he could swap the plug end around and make it right, I never remember to have him do it until I'm using it. If possible check the cord before buying or be sure you can exchange it for another one.

Yes, I am seeing them out there too for I just received some quilt catalogs this past week. Keepsake still has them as I'm sure the others do too(I think clotilde has it too). I bought mine at JoAnns -I'm sure I didnt pay the price they are showing at keepsakes. I'm not real thrilled w/mine either and have used it only on one project. I find it also difficult to use. I feel like 5 thumbs w/it!:0)So, am back to using my reg steam iron:)Skeat

I just bought a Clover mini iron. Got it in February.

I just bought one yesterday in Michael's I cant believe they are now making them anymore. I guess I got luckey because I really like it for applique. I got the last one so I am happy.

Got mine about a year ago with a coupon from Joannes. I'm with you Izy, it's easy to burn yourself and it doesn't stay put very well. Nice to have it for classes especially.

I've had one for a many years - and yes, it is easy to burn yourself with it! I haven't used it much either, since I don't do a lot of small work or applique.
I was told a couple of years ago by one of my local quilt shops that they didn't allow them in their classes any more because they get too hot & guess they had too many accidents with 'em. :(

I have a Clover mini iron & I can't remember the last time I used it. However, I was at Beverly Fabrics today & they several on their shelves.

Thanks for the heads up! I need to get the accessories to go with mine. I bought mine at a quilt show about five years ago and I just got the iron and the pouch. I also bought the iron rest to go with it. It is blue tile and wood base with a wire that holds it when you aren't using it. I think it was being offered/sold at clotilde in the last catalog.
Now to find those accessories before they are gone......