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    Old 04-30-2010, 10:32 AM
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    A tip for those mini Clover irons is to put an office binding clip on the barrel and use the clip as a foot to hold it steady.
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    Old 04-30-2010, 11:00 AM
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    Originally Posted by Sewze
    A tip for those mini Clover irons is to put an office binding clip on the barrel and use the clip as a foot to hold it steady.
    Good idea!
    My friend had some kind of device that she had bought for it. But I figure that just brings the cost up even more, it's kinda pricey as it is.
    I'll go for the binding clip.
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    Old 04-30-2010, 11:12 AM
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    You're welcome........I also think that the clip helps for you to avoid grabbing the long hot rod just before the handle, avoiding bad burns.
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    Old 05-19-2010, 08:16 AM
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    several years ago i bought one for myself& 2 for gifts. none of us had ever tried it.was having problems pressing open seams,so decided to give it a whirl..........works great !!hate to think of all the time i wasd w/o it !
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    Old 05-19-2010, 08:23 AM
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    I use the sealing iron. Have worn one out and on the second. Didn't know the name was Hobbico. I have the Clover and it stays in the drawer.
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    Old 05-29-2010, 10:07 AM
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    Originally Posted by margaret light
    Has anybody used, tried, have an opinion on the Clover Mini Irons? I wanted to purchase one for appliqueing, but have read some really negative remarks on Joann's "review this product" section. They seem expensive, and I do not want to spend that kind of money if they really are a "flop". Thanks for your input, as always I am sure it will be worth its weight in knowledge. Bea
    abought 12 yrs ago i bought clover irons as a gift to my sis,a very good friend & myself. none of us ever used them.i finally tried mine out ,& don't know what took me so long! i love it,esp for opening 1/4 "seams ! now i see they have interchangable headsfor other uses.....haven't tied them yet. but try it,you'll like it !!![don't wait 12 yrs !!!!!!
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    Old 05-31-2010, 12:23 PM
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    Originally Posted by margaret light
    Has anybody used, tried, have an opinion on the Clover Mini Irons? I wanted to purchase one for appliqueing, but have read some really negative remarks on Joann's "review this product" section. They seem expensive, and I do not want to spend that kind of money if they really are a "flop". Thanks for your input, as always I am sure it will be worth its weight in knowledge. Bea
    have had a clover ironfor 12 yrs,FINALLY got around to trying it,LOVE it !esp great for opening seams. try it ,you'lllike it 1
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    Old 05-31-2010, 12:40 PM
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    Have one and I hate it. too small. I like the travel size iron better. I have a black & decker travel size iron and it is wonderful!
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    I may have already said this but,the clover is great for small blocks like the Dear Jane but I prefer the little travel iron for larger blocks.
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    Old 06-01-2010, 07:12 AM
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    Originally Posted by Kathy N
    Have one and I hate it. too small. I like the travel size iron better. I have a black & decker travel size iron and it is wonderful!
    Me too. Love my small travel iron. I have had the Rowenta for years and use it a lot.
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