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Old 12-19-2010, 10:10 AM
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I love my iron, especially when I am paper piecing or doing applique!
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Old 12-19-2010, 11:23 AM
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Have the iron with all the tips---somewhere.:) Used it a few times with paper piecing but was too much trouble to get out every time. Should give it another chance or get rid of it.
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Old 12-19-2010, 03:39 PM
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This was my favorite iron before I got my antique iron that will cook an egg if you're not careful. It got extremely hot but that's what I loved about it. I plan on getting another in time...

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Old 12-19-2010, 07:48 PM
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I have a mini iron and find I'm not using it.

I use a sleeve ham and have no problems getting into small places. Also, with the smaller sleeve ham when I press blocks or parts of blocks the material never puckers but falls the way i want it to.

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Old 12-19-2010, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by FancyFoot
I have the Clover mini iron (without attachments). This is an essential tool for paper piecing.
That is what I use mine for....just unplugged it for the night ;-)
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Old 12-19-2010, 08:29 PM
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I use a very small travel iron with a "dorm" style table top mini ironing board that I keep on the table next to my sewing desk. I really like having a small cutting board and the ironing station next to me when I make Disappearing Nine or Four Patch blocks. I don't have to keep getting up and get done faster - I think!
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Old 12-20-2010, 04:40 AM
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I use a clover mini iron without attatchments.I keep it plugged in most all the time, but it does have a on and off switch, and keep it in a ceramic pot while its on. Do lots of PP and like it much better than any others I have tried.
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Old 12-20-2010, 05:37 AM
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I learned how to make Celtic knots with 1/4" bias tape this weekend and the Clover (without attachements) was indispensable. I was able to really concentrate on the tight curves without burning myself. I also have small steam travel iron that I take to classes.
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Old 12-20-2010, 05:39 AM
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I may have to reconsider on mine. I am taking a PP Class and I will give it another try on a PP Block. Thanks.
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Oh my gosh I would not be with out my Clover Mini Iron!! I picked it up from Ebay with all attachments!! I LOVE IT!!! when piecing I use it constantly for the seams. You must be real carefull with it!! Man it gets hot!! mine have an adjustment for heat settings.

I would suggest if you are going to get one make sure you get the tray to put it in when setting it down.

I have the mini stand that just has a wire bale on it. It does tip over with just that little base.

Originally Posted by hlponyfarm
does anyone have those little mini irons with the attachments? supposed to be for quilters where you can really get into those seams. they are pretty pricey though and then the attachments are bought extra.
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