Mini Iron recomendations
 

I am looking for a mini iron to use for piecing. What do you use? I would greatly appreciate any recommendations. There are so many out there.

Clover Wedge Iron is my newest like!

I didn't like my Clover wedge, I kept burning myself on it. Bad ergonomic design, in my opinion.

I got a Dritz Petite Press and LOVE it. It has 4 temperature settings, a built-in stand that folds down for easy storage, and an adjustable head. I got mine at Joann's with a 50% off coupon. Then I went back and got 2 more - one for a friend, and one for a backup, which I haven't had to use yet. ;)

I didn't like the mini-Clover iron - gave it to a friend and she gave it back. Not sure what happened to it.

I have the Steamfast SF-717. I got it on Amazon for about $24. Gets hot, uses steam if you want and no auto shut off. I am on my second one. Dropped my first on on my tile floor one too many times.

I didn't like the Clover wedge either! I totally agree with Peckish { I didn't like my Clover wedge, I kept burning myself on it. Bad ergonomic design, in my opinion.} I found a small travel iron at Goodwill and used that for a couple years, am now on my second one.

I didn't like the Clover Wedge at first. It didn't seem to get hot enough. Then when I discovered it had a "sweet" pot in the center of the plate, I began to like it. I also like that it doesn't have auto-shut off.

I don't have a mini-iron. I purchased the Clover, but like Peckish, kept burning myself. Also, I felt like the wedge of the iron was too small. The smallest iron I own is a travel Rowenta I got on sale on one of the websites I frequent. I can take it anywhere, and since I don't use steam, I don't worry about it developing a leak.

I keep a Rowena travel iron next to my machine for pressing as I work. I have one of those cutting mat one side -- ironing surface the other side thingees in a small size that I use it with. Works fine. I use a full size iron at my cutting station. The Rowena gets very hot, very fast and doesn't cut off automatically so I have it plugged into a power strip and flip the strip off when I'm finished working.

I have the clover wedge and I love it LOL

Love my Clover wedge iron.

I also have the Steam Fast Iron and just love it. I keep it right at my sewing table.
It does a great job on steam or no steam. I have had mine a couple of years and
would buy another.

I haven't burned my hands with the Clover Wedge iron. I don't see how I can. I do have small hands, ring size 5. I have this mini iron that is has a steam feature. It gets very hot. http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...+steam+iron.do

Thank You all for your input. I just love this board & all the wonderful people that assist others in their time of need. :)

Burning myself has nothing to do with the size of my hands; it's the fact that I want to put my index finger on the barrel of the iron and there's nothing there to protect or stop me.

The Wedge iron has no barrel. I think you are confusing the Wedge with the Mini iron. There is a big difference.

Love my Rowena travel iron for all the same reasons.

I too use a travel iron that has steam. I've dropped it many times but it hasn't started to leak yet. I'd love a little Clover but I know I would mindlessly grab it and burn myself.

Clover Wedge Iron: http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...+wedge+iron.do
I don't see how anyone could hold the iron to burn their fingers.

Clover Mini Iron: http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...26+tote+set.do
The metal parts get very hot.

Craftsy has a Steamfast on sale for $20