Has anyone ever used the clover mini iron?

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10-21-2013, 01:13 PM

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jaly3162

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I bought one. I hated it too. It didn't get hot enough. My friend wanted it so I gave it to her. I bought one from Harbour Freight. It is bigger and it heats a lot better.

10-21-2013, 01:20 PM

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Bullock2us

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mariah

I was just ready to buy a Clover and a friend at guild showed me her travel iron. It isn't much different in size, and she said she loved hers. Thought that was a good recommendation for me! Put it on my Christmas List, and our daughter bought one for me. Don't know where they got it, but can find out if you like. I tried Wal-Mart, but they didn't have any. Mariah.

yes,if you could find out and let me know what kind it is-I am sure others might be interested too.

10-21-2013, 01:23 PM

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Bullock2us

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Thanks so much everyone for your comments and feelings about this-gives me a lot to think about. The easy to burn yourself part kind of worries me.

10-21-2013, 02:35 PM

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QuiltnNan

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Originally Posted by kitty123

I have had the Clover mini iron for years and used it once and did not feel comfortable with it. Recently I bought the Dritz Petite Press and absolutely love it. It has a very comfortable adjustable handle so the little iron can be positioned at whatever angle you are comfortable holding it, easy to press buttons to turn it on and off and set the adjustable temperature, a long cord, and a little stand that folds out to hold the iron up when you set it down. It has 4 heat settings and heats up very quickly. I think it would be great for making doll clothes.

thanks for showing this one... i think i like it!

10-21-2013, 03:01 PM

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mulberryellie

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I had problems with heating up to!

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Originally Posted by ILoveToQuilt

Mine never got hot enough. Takes up room in my sewing room. However, I will try what BellaBoo suggested in repeated heatings to get it up to temperature. Then if it doesn't work, maybe I'll get rid of it.

Anita

Ditto

I actually thought mine was faulty but I qill try this.

Thanks

10-21-2013, 04:12 PM

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Shorebird

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Originally Posted by Misty's Mom

I have one, used it, hated it, now it takes up space in my sewing room. Wouldn't get hot enough. Have since got the petite press and love it. The handle is adjustable.

I had same problem. It just would not get hot.........

10-21-2013, 04:34 PM

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banwell

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I have had one for 5 years and use it frequently when going outside my home to do needlework. Do watch the temperature and rest it carefully--but it is a good product for me.

10-21-2013, 05:21 PM

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kitty123

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Here's a link to a video of the Dritz Petite Press mini iron. I forgot to mention in my previous post that it can stand up on its little fold out stand as I showed in the picture I posted, or lay on it's side without risk of burning through anything or rolling around. It's my newest favorite quilting tool!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGPoH-jVaMw

10-21-2013, 05:48 PM

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patchsamkim

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Don't use it a lot, but I do like using it, especially for paper piecing.

10-22-2013, 02:39 AM

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Noiseynana

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Well , mine always got hot and still does. I use it in my crazy quilting , ironing the seams down. I'm glad I have it . I love it. The iron I have is about 10 yrs old and still does a great job. Mine didn't come with anything except the little dodad that holds it when not in use. I hope you get it for her.