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08-28-2011, 01:00 PM

#61

Bren

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I use my Clover mostly for applique.

08-28-2011, 03:42 PM

#62

joogoo

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Location: Lakewood, WA

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I think Joyce R is talking about a miniture iron. I bought one at a quilt show, used,and it gets hot enough. I will use it to press next to my sewing machine. I have a small rolling chest and I put a cutting board/ironing pad combo on it with the little iron. works fine.

08-28-2011, 04:22 PM

#63

jpthequilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lalaland

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuiltnLady1

I have the travel Rowenta and I love it. The handle collapses, it can be steam or dry and it is small enough to use in a small area. (Got it at Joann's at 50% off) I have the Clover and one of those little ones and don't use them.

I bought one of those Rowenta steam travel irons at Joanns this summer and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! Seriously, they aren't cheap but I did get mine on sale. I used it for some regular ironing too because I was too lazy to put up my ironing board.

The other portable iron I use is a hobby iron that I got in a hobby store. It costs between $15-20 and is primarily used as a "sealer" but it gets really hot and is teflon coated so does a good job too.

Yes Yes Yes! I have used several generations of travel irons
- the smaller the better- but must have good temperature controls.

08-28-2011, 04:58 PM

#64

Dee

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Have one and use a smaller regular iron. Hot and ready to go. The mini one kept falling and I end up burning myself. Save your $.

08-28-2011, 05:09 PM

#65

Judith

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Location: Manitoba

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Yes, and I love it. It's so handy for little things and when I am sitting watching T.V. and doing handwork. I use the clover one.

08-28-2011, 05:42 PM

#66

madamekelly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hobbykat1955

I have the long stem handle type by clover...use it only for small applique pieces...not seams...

The small iron that looks like an iron wasted my money on doesn't get hot enough...for anything...

I fell for that one too. Grrrrr! :evil:

08-28-2011, 06:06 PM

#67

lonestardreams

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I have the mini Clover and found it very useful when I was putting the pieces together for a one block wonder. It gets hot and the next time I have to use it I will use a ceramic mug to park it. I bought a steamfast mini iron to have something next to my sewing machine that covers more space than the Clover. I like them both but it's true that the Clover isn't for use on large areas.

08-28-2011, 07:00 PM

#68

carlene

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Join Date: Dec 2006

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I have the long stem clover mini iron. I do not use it as I'm uncomforatble with the length between to "sole plate" and handle. I don't care for Rowenta irons but LOVE the Rowenta travel iron & use it exclusively.