Do you use a mini iron?

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Originally Posted by toggpine

I need to clarify that I did not ask for it as a gift. Therefore I do not feel so guilty about not using it yet.
Thanks for sharing your views on the mini-irons though. I have thought about the mini ones that actually look like irons. I guess I'll stick with my full sized one for now.

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I really like your thinking - just don't drop it on your toe!!!:icon_heh:

I just use a regular iron but I sew in a small space and don't want any more clutter than I already have. I suppose if someone gave me a gift of one I might use it but I wouldn't go buy one.
Re - your wonky blocks...are you using steam or dry pressing it. do you press to set the seam first? Starch is my best friend but I have to be careful of moving the iron around....I try to just press.
Good luck sweetie!
Patti

I'm glad you asked that question. I've been thinking about getting a small iron too.
about wonky blocks...I found out (the hard way) that everything (especially anything on the bias) stretches REALLY easily when it is
'hot off the presses' :) It seems to help a bit if I let things cool a bit before lifting.

I bought one of those mini irons and it wouldn't stay plugged into the iron and it didn't get hot enough to mkae any difference. I took it back to Joann's - no problem.

I have both the mini from Joanns and the soldering iron one and I like them both. Mine doesn't come unplugged anymore from Joanns cause I did what Sandy did. Great minds and all that. Anyway they are both great! Hugs, Jan L