Mini Iron Recommendation Needed

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11-21-2015, 08:20 AM

#11

Onebyone

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I have the Steam Fast. Clover has a new wedge iron that is getting raves reviews. http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...+wedge+iron.do

11-21-2015, 09:11 AM

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yngldy

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I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Press-Conair-H...l+clothes+iron

It also has burst of steam, which is good to use on clothes on hangers, etc. I used it when traveling.

11-21-2015, 01:27 PM

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gramajo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

I bought a Clover iron but I like to get the exercise for getting up to iron so I seldom use it.

I do too. I get too stiff from sitting very long. Getting up limbers up

11-21-2015, 04:03 PM

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ThreadHead

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I have a small 2 inch Dritz mini iron. It works ok, but doesn't seem to get hot enough. It worked ok when doing my Log Cabin because I didn't have to get up until I was finished with the block. Then I would get up and press it with my big iron. I would not buy another one. Good Luck.Syl

11-22-2015, 07:35 AM

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MarLeClair

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I have a Sunbeam mini iron to use when paper piecing, which I like very much.

11-23-2015, 06:38 AM

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citruscountyquilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LynnVT

SteamFast SF-717 Home-and-Away Mini Steam Iron

I got this at Amazon before they were available at quilt stores. It's wonderful, as others have said. Less than $30 and worth every penny. I have a small June Taylor iron pad/cutting board and I keep it to the right of my machine so I can easily sew and then press.

I just checked this on Amazon and it is $20 and Prime eligible for free shipping. Great reviews. Now am I ever tempted.

11-23-2015, 08:21 AM

#17

Sewnoma

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I have the SteamFast too and it's a GREAT little iron. I bought it for quilting but had to buy a 2nd for my DH - he kept swiping mine because it is so much better than the little travel iron he had been using.

I'm glad this came up, I have some new quilting friends and was looking for quilting-related gifts, at $20 this is perfect! Might as well buy myself a 3rd one too, for back-up!

11-23-2015, 08:29 AM

#18

tessagin

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I have 2 irons one is smaller than the other and works. Have seen the Steam Fast in Walmart. May just have to plickit up

11-23-2015, 05:27 PM

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Aurora

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You name, I've got it. My Favorite is a hobby iron I saw Eleanor Burns using on one of her TV shows.

11-23-2015, 05:49 PM

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ILoveToQuilt

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I don't recommend the Clover. I have one, doesn't get hot at first. I have to turn it off, then on again. Then it might get hot enough...

Will have to look into the iron that folks noted above. Thanks for starting this thread!