Clover Mini Iron II -The Adapter (9100)

I use this mini-iron in my quilting and it works terrific. It has various temps and works very well. It's perfect for all my sewing needs that work better for small projects.

I was torn between buying the regular Mini Iron and the Mini Iron II because I wasn't really sure if I would need the extra attachments that come with the Mini Iron II. However, I'm very glad I bought the one with the adapter because I have discovered that I do indeed need the accessories! I use my MIni Iron II for small projects like 1/4" seams on patchwork quilts and for ironing down binding strips. I hated using my big, bulky iron before because I was constantly burning my fingers or scorching them with the steam. I have yet to burn myself since using this. I'm purchasing the bigger head because I think it will come in handy for navigating the larger patchwork pieces once they are seamed together. The only drawbacks I've had so far is that the high setting is VERY hot, more suitable for using the hot knife than for ironing cotton and the iron takes a while to reach temperature. It's also notable that the small clover stand that comes with the iron doesn't have very good grip and it's a constant struggle to keep it on the ironing board. I usually have to put it on a work table beside me, which worries me because I have small children. This would make the larger cooling stand a good purchase, but for safety reasons should be the one they include with the iron. All in all, a good tool to have for quilting and I'm sure for countless other projects.

Stand needs to be a little more sturdy but love the mini iron.

I'm using this to iron on veneer edging and it's working fine. Only burned myself twice. Dang it gets hot. I'm going to find a way to protect my fingers ... maybe a silicone potholder? I have two and was going to return the first one because it wouldn't come on...then the 2nd came and I realized there was nothing wrong with the 1st...the cord has an on/off switch I had failed to notice. So now I have two and one is going to my daughter for Christmas. Not sending it back after all!

Okay I wasn't sure about this when I bought it. At first I couldn't get it to heat and got a little frustrated with it. But eventually I did notice on the little button on the cord it has the words "on" and "off" now imagine that, when I turned it I turned it all the way around and it went back to "off" unnoticed by me. Now I know this is a must for any one who sews, embroiders and especially quilts. You need this iron as much as your needles and threads. You do have to be careful when you use it on high. It will melt plastic and it will blister if you touch it. But with three different heat levels you will find one that suits you. It comes with a small holder for the iron but I prefer to use a coffee cup to hold it away from me and anything it can melt. You also get a small screw driver and can order different tips for it. I ordered the larger one and can iron anything a larger Iron will do. It is great for fusible tape. Most Clover products are great, I can't say all cause I haven't used them all --- yet.

I have to say I wasn't sure this would do all it said. I had to press a logo on a small item and this heats up to the temperature of a heat press. The small surface worked perfectly for what I needed and I love the fact that it is small and portable. I was able to enjoy the outside and still work.I like the price point.

It takes a long time to heat up so it is hard to judge at first which heat setting to use. Light tells you it’s on, not that it is ready. The highest setting is molten. It worked on medium for attaching waterproof seaming tape to a raincoat, so it worked for my purpose. It’s just a dangerous design. Very easy to burn yourself on the unit (strange cover only protects so far since the way the cord works, the unit moves in unexpected directions). The worst part is the stand. It does not in any way work as pictured - holding the unit in place without moving. It’s flimsy and flops around unexpectedly. The metal on the stand gets hot too so it burned me as well when I took the unit off the stand and the stand bounced up and hit me. I’m actually shocked how badly a product from a known sewing supply vendor is designed. Fix the cord swivel and design a stand that actually stays in place and this would be a good product.

I hesitated on buying this product thinking that the small iron I have was sufficient for my craft project. I was wrong. This tiny iron is perfect for the intricate sections of my project. It allows me to iron specific areas without loosening sections already secured.Be cautious with the stand. The base is plastic which melts if touched by the iron.