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Alex's "mini iron"
Just wondering if anyone else uses the Hobbico Mini Iron that Alex uses. There was a review on Amazon from someone that worked in a quilt store which sold the irons. She indicated that after about a year (when the warranty was over) they quit. The store stopped selling them. I'm looking for something more lightweight than my full size iron to use for applique. Any comments or suggestions?Tags: None
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Don't have a mini iron like Alex's, but I have a Clover mini iron. Works well but it's dangerous! I can't use it without burning myself! I also use a Black & Decker travel iron. Its the perfect size for keeping next my machine on my sewing table. I use it with a pressing board I made out of a thrift store cutting board.From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood
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Originally posted by highplainsquilterJust wondering if anyone else uses the Hobbico Mini Iron that Alex uses. There was a review on Amazon from someone that worked in a quilt store which sold the irons. She indicated that after about a year (when the warranty was over) they quit. The store stopped selling them. I'm looking for something more lightweight than my full size iron to use for applique. Any comments or suggestions?
With that said however, I do really like this iron. My MIL gave it to me as a gift and the size is so darn perfect and it gets really HOT so seams are easier to do for me.
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I don't remember the name of mine but it is like Alex's. It is for sealing shrinking plastic I guess. I bought it from a LQS.
I LOVE IT!!!
It is hotter than blazes and is my favorite for paper piecing as I can have it nearby and not get up for every seam. I only have it on 2 out of 3 settings it is so hot. It doesn't have an OFF position so it needs unplugged when you are done. I like the little stand that came with it.Jules~
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working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.Â
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
Bernina Artista 200E, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines.
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Originally posted by she-quiltsI don't remember the name of mine but it is like Alex's. It is for sealing shrinking plastic I guess. I bought it from a LQS.
I LOVE IT!!!
It is hotter than blazes and is my favorite for paper piecing as I can have it nearby and not get up for every seam. I only have it on 2 out of 3 settings it is so hot. It doesn't have an OFF position so it needs unplugged when you are done. I like the little stand that came with it.
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Originally posted by ladyquilter
Yours doesn't have an 'off' position? That's weird. I wonder why mine does.Jules~
@julesquilts on IGÂ
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.Â
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
Bernina Artista 200E, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines.
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I just finished a paper-pieced project and used it on a table next to the sewing machine. It was handy and plenty hot (and mine has no shutoff either, except pulling the plug), but ...
The angle was wrong, and I ended up aggravating my elbow with it, which ended up needing a shot of cortisone to stop the intense pain.
Next time, I'm trying a different type of iron.
Plus, it will be a long time before I do another paper pieced project!
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Oh Beth! How yucky! I'm sorry you had issues with your elbow.
I so love paper piecing... can you raise or lower the position of the table or put it right next to your machine? I'd hate to see you chuck the iron & paper piecing b/c of this. ((hugs))Jules~
@julesquilts on IGÂ
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.Â
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
Bernina Artista 200E, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines.
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I have had this iron for many years. It has off button but my idea of off is to unplug it. Started that habit after leaving my regular iron on for two days once.
This iron is very hot and you need to be careful where you lay it. As others have said, it is awkward to use. Beats the Clover mini iron hands down. Clover iron is way too small.
Barbara
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I've left my iron on too long also...not a good idea. Alex's classroom video's recommend not using the stand that comes with the iron. Guess I'll probably get one...from my internet search some of the sites have prices in the $40 range and some around $15...they both look like the same product. Regarding the Clover... I had my doubts about that one...thinking it would be too small. Glad to see your confirmation of that...thanks!
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If I'm picturing the right thing, I think the Clover mini iron is more for doing things like pressing fusible bias strips, rather than pressing open seams... although I supposed it could be used for small seams. I bought one, but forget to get it out and use it very often. I also have a Hobbico iron, that is nice, but I don't like the handle, I guess it is something I need to get used to, but it just feels awkward to me, having the handle behind the iron instead of "over" the iron.
When I'm doing my piecing, more often than not, I'm chain piecing, and after I get a lot done, will get up away from my machine to go press all my seams. That gives me a reason to get up out of my chair and stretch my legs, especially if I'm spending my whole day sewing. I do want to try some paper piecing, and I will have to remember to get my small irons out and see which one I like better for paper piecing.
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