I have the small iron that looks like a toy one. bought it at Hancock's on sale but i quit using it as the cord won't stay in the iron. no settings on it either. i actually went to KMart and bought a small Proctor-silex iron (about $7) . Steam & dry. My ironing board for sewing sits tothe right of my table so all I have to do is swing around. It is lite weight with a sharp point for ironing seams and you can use it for everything. The little tiny one doesn't sit up on a rest either so you have to lay it on its side (time for a burn!!) If i were doing a lot of applique, i would buy the one with the long handle and resting block as it does have the real small head. A little bit pricey but if you use it a lot it would be worth the investment. Fabric stores have them as does Clothilde, nancy's notions and other quilting sites.