I just bought the Clover mini iron and it worked real well, but the stand for it stinks! I had my husband make one our of wood that had a cutout for the tip that works much better. I just placed a little tin foil so the wood wouldn't burn as the iron gets very hot.

With the old stand, I ended up burning my arm and it fell off the holder very easily.

I just use a coffee mug . works well

[ I have a Roweena, and have gone through 2 fairly quickly because the plastic handle leaks.[/quote]

I also have a Rowenta and have not experienced the leaking problem....love the steam and how fast it heats up. Did not like the fact that it doesn't have an on/off switch, so installed one on the cord. Take it to class, on travel, etc and it works great. YOu can have steam or not.

I have an old faithful clover for stained glass etc. Use my wooden "iron" for PP and have a small travel iron I use for classes. Only thing I use my "big girl" iron for is ironing large pieces or that final steam press for FLAT squares.

Forgot to say I have also had several Rowentas but three of them leaked. Won't buy another one. The Walmart cheapies seem to do just as well.

I have the traveling Rowenta and love it. I never use steam, however, so don't how it would do with it.

A few months ago I bought a mini iron called Petite Press from Dritz at Joann Fabrics. Regular price $40 (I used a coupon, of course) It is a wand type iron and the pressing head will pivot into different angles. I use it a lot! It is lightweight, provides the correct angle and reduces the stress on my wrists and elbows. It does not provide steam, but that is ok with me, I don't steam set seams anyway. I only use the big (heavy) girl iron now for yardage, everything else is pressed with my baby girl iron.

I have a small wooden cutting board that I use as an ironing board right next to the machine. No padding, just wood. I think that helps with flat seams. I use a clover iron and drop it into an old coffee mug until I need it again. I really like it

Mine is a Clover. Those babies get hot so be careful.