Originally Posted by mario1360
(Post 7595487)
I was referring to the Clover Mini Iron as seen here from Amazon:[ATTACH=CONFIG]553480[/ATTACH]
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I also have the Clover and use it more than I thought. So many times my large iron messes up another seam I've just pressed. My small iron doesn't do that.
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Originally Posted by quiltin-nannie
(Post 7595908)
When I use my clover iron I put it in either a pint mason jar or an old coffee mug. Very easy to use and don't have to worry about if falling off that dinky little holder they provide.
It's also handy to use when I need to iron my binding but don't want to iron the quilt. I don't like to flatten my quilting, and sometimes there is blue marker that would heat set if ironed. I keep it on my ironing board with my big iron. I only turn it on if I intend to use it, and it heats up quickly. |
I have the Clover Mini and never use it. It is to easy to burn yourself and boy does that hurt. Ask me how I know.
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I have one but rarely use it - was good when I was making doll clothes. I love the Clover Wedge - hesitated to buy it because of the cost - did get it on sale eventually - happy I did and mine gets plenty hot. Try to borrow so you can see what works for you. Happy pressing.
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I have the Clover mini iron, and I love it when I paper piece. I have a wooden stand for it. Let me tell you it gets really hot. You must have a stand for it, or you could easily burn something very bad. I use it all the time in paper piecing.
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I have the clover mini iron and HATE it. I burned myself on it several times before I finally quit using it. I think it's poorly designed - for ME, at least.
I got the Dritz Petite Press and loved it so much, I bought a backup for myself and a couple for friends. It has 4 heat settings and gets very hot on the highest one. It has an adjustable head, so you can adjust it for your comfort level. It has a sturdy stand. It has an auto shut-off at 60 minutes, which is WAY more generous than most irons. You can purchase it at Joann's, and the good news is they consider it a "notion" and NOT an "iron", so when they put their "notions" wall on sale, guess what. The discount applies! :D demonstration |
I found that, too with the Wedge, and it takes a while to get there. But I did find there is a "sweet" spot in the center of the iron that does get very hot. Still, I'd go for one with steam next time. Glad to have all these comments.
Like many, I gave up using the Clover mini - takes too long to heat up and just not quite big enough. |
I use mine on applique pieces that have fusible on the back. I've also used it to trim off organdy/organza around fabric paper doll clothes. I place mine in a tall coffee mug when in use and to store it. I have used it to press seams open. It covers small areas that other small irons are too big to use.
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I agree. I found myself pushing down on it and burning my forefinger on the arm. Better to get a lightweight iron like the travel Rowenta or the Clover.
Originally Posted by Onebyone
(Post 7595503)
I have the mini clover one too. I have burnt my fingers too many times using it. Not worth the pain.
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