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Best Mini Iron - And Where to Buy TV Tray Elastic Cover Pad
I'm seeing a few options for mini/craft irons. Which would you all recommend? Also, does anyone know of somewhere that I can purchase an ironing cover for a TV Tray? I've seen a few tutorials for elastic trimmed covers, but would rather purchase one so I can get started on my quilt sooner.
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Re: Best Mini Iron - And Where to Buy TV Tray Elastic Cover Pad
I doubt very seriously that you will find a pre-made TV tray cover for ironing since that isn't what TV trays were originally intended to be used for.
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I would get the Panasonic cordless. I just layed a towel on my tray when I used it.
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I was hoping to find a crafter who made and sold the covers. I searched Etsy, but didn't see any there.
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Just cut a rectangle about 4" bigger than the tray top, make a 1/2" casing around all 4 edges and put elastic or drawstring through the casing and tighten it. They sell the reflective fabric used in ironing board covers at the big box fabric stores. You could just layer towels over the table then tighten the cover over the towels, no muss, no fuss!
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I know what I would not get, don't buy one of those Rowenta travel irons, the handles break easily and they leak.
I bought one of the daily deal irons last week but have not tried it yet. I do not remember the brand, it looks sort of oval.
You could just tape your batting/fabric to the underside of the tray. Duct tape to the rescue.
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https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop...vel-steam-iron
I have had this travel iron for over 2 years now and it has been a really good iron for me.
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Karen and I have cousin/sister irons and I've had mine probably three or four years and absolutely love it.
Agree with covering your own TV tray - too easy.
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Found these on Etsy. Think I'll order one to save myself the time from having to DIY. https://www.etsy.com/listing/2313213...home_active_14
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K. McEuen
Me too. I just love this iron. It heats up so FAST -- like 15 seconds -- gets really hot, hot. Steam and dry. Comes with a little water pitcher and carrying case. Watch for sales. I just bought one last month for about $15.
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I have that iron also and it is really good for the size. When I don't need a large iron yet, I use it to iron seams as I piece next to my machine. It was a good investment.
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I made my own cover for the TV tray. I had a nice set of trays--wooden and sturdy that were just collecting dust in the closet--so I pulled one out and first sprayed the top with some adhesive--505--then laid a piece of 100% cotton batting on top. I overlapped the batting on the sides, then took a piece of canvas or you could use 100% cotton fabric and laid it on top of the batting and then using a staple gun stapled it on the underside. It is very taut and at some point I can either take it off and replace the cover or add another piece over the top. From start to finish took less than an hour. It would have taken me longer than that to drive to a store to purchase a cover. I have seen a big difference in my seam pressing now that I am using the TV tray. PS I have a lovely imprint of the travel iron on the top of the canvas as I forgot to stand the iron upright. I had gotten to use to the regular pop-up iron!!!
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I just started quilting, so only have my fabric for that project. No extra stash to pull from, so I'd have to buy fabric, batting, etc and then come home and complete the project. ;) I went ahead and ordered a table board already covered and the SteamFast iron. Until they arrive I'll just use my big iron and board.
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That was a good find. Looks well made too!
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Well, that's clever... but... it's only 9 inches wide. That is the only problem.
Oh and that iron Karen has was the DD just a few DD's ago... Bummer..
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I love my panasonic cordless. Can't say anymore about that. As for the ironing mat for tray table..I would have used that as one of my first quilted projects and made my own..but thats me. It would definitely last longer being made by you and you could make washable covers to change out on it.
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I've "upholstered" a desk chair and a ramp for my dog and loathe the stretching, stapling, trying to get it to lay perfectly. lol. The quilt I'm making has 10.5" squares, so it should work for all of my smaller piecing. I can use my normal board for the seams from attaching the squares together.
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MeganCurtisArbonne
I just started quilting, so only have my fabric for that project. No extra stash to pull from, so I'd have to buy fabric, batting, etc and then come home and complete the project. ;) I went ahead and ordered a table board already covered and the SteamFast iron. Until they arrive I'll just use my big iron and board.
Ahhh, now the truth comes out, Megan. You need to have a STASH. We have all sorts of ways to get you there - first start buying the Missouri Star Daily Deal, visit the shops often and then sometimes just beg here . . .
We'll get you there.
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There's this called an ironing blanket. You could pin elastic to hold it to a tray.
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-82452-Ir.../dp/B0055722KO
I need one - I put it on the counter under the electric griddle.
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I recently got the Steamfast Travel Iron too, and I love it. I don't have the longevity with it the rest of you do, but so far it is working for me. I seem to remember it was the daily deal not too long ago, so M* is unlikely to feature it soon.
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[QUOTE=K. McEuen;791914]https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop...vel-steam-iron
I agree. My son gave me this one for my birthday and it is wonderful! It heats up really quickly.
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I have the Steamfast Travel Iron and looks like I'm the only one that does not like it..I don't like the feel of it. When using it, it just fits in the palm of your hand. For me it's almost to small. I'm looking for one that is like a regular iron only a small version..
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I have this one by my machine for piecing and small stuff:
Amazon.com - Sunbeam GCSBTR-100 Travel Iron -
I love it. I also bought this ironing mat:
Amazon.com - Sunbeam GCSBTR-100 Travel Iron -
and cut it up to the perfect size, and bound the edges - super for me! I use the iron rest part under my craft irons when prepping applique pieces.
Not a bad deal for all for under 25 bucks.
I shop at amazon alot!
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These things are sold by different names - I bought one from a different place.
Sealing Iron | HorizonHobby
I was doing Quilt in the Hoop from Nancy's Notions and author of the book used that iron. You had to press the flipped seams with a little more heat.
I use it and the larger Clover Mini interchangeably. I bought a timer that goes by hours rather than time. I can set it for 2 hours and if I forget to flip the switch on the power cord, the timer turns it off. The Mini does better at binding since it's small. The larger iron is good with water spray for regular seams. I have a table that already has an ironing cover right by the machine.