clover mini iron and PP
10-12-2011, 04:07 AM
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To do accurate paper piecing seams, you need to press each one before you do another one that crosses it or is near it. I can keep my mini-iron right beside my machine for pressing. I use an old wooden cutting board as my ironing board.
10-12-2011, 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Pat and pups
To do accurate paper piecing seams, you need to press each one before you do another one that crosses it or is near it. I can keep my mini-iron right beside my machine for pressing. I use an old wooden cutting board as my ironing board.
10-12-2011, 05:14 AM
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I have a Mini Cut-n-Press. Got it for buttonholes but golly-gee it works for quilting. :)
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...RODID=prd34607
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...RODID=prd34607
10-12-2011, 05:23 AM
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It's just so much handier to use the Clover mini when paper piecing. It doesn't take up nearly as much space as even a travel iron does and I am less likely to burn my hand or fingers with it especially if it is an intricate block with tiny pieces.
10-12-2011, 05:38 AM
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you always have to PRESS the pieces aside to cut away the part that is not needed...believe me Finger pressing does not always work, especially if you have spots where a lot of seams come together...
I also find the MINI is best at applying fusible bias pieces, small bits of fusible to appliques and MORE...if you have a tight or tiny spot to iron the clover MINI is your iron!
I also find the MINI is best at applying fusible bias pieces, small bits of fusible to appliques and MORE...if you have a tight or tiny spot to iron the clover MINI is your iron!
10-12-2011, 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
Originally Posted by Pat and pups
To do accurate paper piecing seams, you need to press each one before you do another one that crosses it or is near it. I can keep my mini-iron right beside my machine for pressing. I use an old wooden cutting board as my ironing board.
10-12-2011, 10:52 AM
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Great idea! I'm so going to make a new hot pad just for pressing at my sewing table. I even have some of the proper filling for one. Thanks!
Originally Posted by simplyme
Also, when hand sewing I use a hot pad as an ironing surface with my mini iron. It works great and makes it easier to handle.
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