I recently bought a Hobbico Craft Iron at Hershey Quilt Expo, but I haven't used it yet. Can anyone tell me if this will replace a Clover iron, or if there is a need for both?
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Minda, does the one you found look like the little Clover one? The metal tube on the Clover iron unscrews and you can get attachments for it, like a stencil cutter. That's what I like about it. It doesn't replace a big iron, but it is great for applying heat to small spaces, ironing seams open and using fusible tape.
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Leslee,
You can see a picture of the Hobbico iron on the following site. It's a bit larger than the Clover but smaller than other craft irons. http://softexpressions.com/software/notions/iron.htm |
Patti,
Were are the Clover irons on sale for about $13.00? |
Patty,
I have a mini-iron and love to use it. It's great for paper piecing. Word of caution... Don't allow a piece of fabric to lay on it while it's hot! Yep! Been there! Done that! I had tossed a chunk of fabric and didn't notice where it landed until I started smelling the scorch! Yuck! Now my fabric will have to have a hole cut in it to remove that nasty spot! It just proves that little thing gets hot! On a side note. I invested in one of Eleanor Burns wood irons. It actually does make a difference when it's used. Amazing! |
Originally Posted by Minda
Patti,
Were are the Clover irons on sale for about $13.00? :D |
Originally Posted by Yvonne
Patty,
I have a mini-iron and love to use it. It's great for paper piecing. Word of caution... Don't allow a piece of fabric to lay on it while it's hot! Yep! Been there! Done that! I had tossed a chunk of fabric and didn't notice where it landed until I started smelling the scorch! Yuck! Now my fabric will have to have a hole cut in it to remove that nasty spot! It just proves that little thing gets hot! On a side note. I invested in one of Eleanor Burns wood irons. It actually does make a difference when it's used. Amazing! |
hmmm, here's the wood iron
http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponlin...0&cat=&page=17 do they really work without heat? :shock: |
Thanks, Patty. (Sorry I misspelled your name on my last post.)
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Originally Posted by fabricluvr
hmmm, here's the wood iron
http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponlin...0&cat=&page=17 do they really work without heat? :shock: |
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