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Great basting spray This is a great product for making things move a little quicker when quilting.I find it to be very useful in many capacities. Now if I could just get it off of the floor...stick...stick...stick....

45 stars

When in Doubt, Use more I recently purchased this dye to re-dye some of my fading black clothing. It was about 15 items of clothing ranging from small to medium, mostly shirts but did include two pants and one bed sheet. I used three packets (the packets are the size of your palm), it got my clothes a shade darker. Looking back on it now, I should have used more, about 5-6 to get the black that I wanted. Well live and learn. So my point is that the packet says that one is enough to dye to one large shirt to full black, so if you have a few items you want to dye all at once just to be on the safe side, use more. And it works really well on full cotton clothing; those items absorbed the dye best.

34 stars

great for crafts I use these pigments as inlays for my wood turnings with CA glue. Great colors and depth. Definitely reccomend these to everyone.

45 stars

novice how likes it I had it now for 2 weeks and love it. Easy to use for a novice like myself. I originally bought it for mending my clothes, but it was so easy to use going to try and make new shirts for me.

45 stars

LOVE IT!! This is my second sewing machine. I have a Singer featherweight which, supposedly had multi stitches but I could never figure out how to do those darn things....it was like, ok press the footlever while pressing down this button and while balancing a book on your head....anyway, I digress..My husband gave me this machine for our Anniversary, total surprise and I couldn't be happier. I do quilt and this zips through 4 layers of fabric (even denim) like it's butter...really...I couldn't be happier.THe only downer was that the foot lever didn't work..right out of the box, still this company and machine get 4 stars because I got on the phone with their customer service and a new foot lever is on its way to me now. AND you can stich with their fancy start stop button so I got to make a few pillowcases and a little pillowcase quilt...even without the darn foot lever.I LOVE my new sewing machine..you will too!

34 stars

good brand, and good price i highly recommend this product, its good if you are an artist, arquitecture, or like to draw things! i really like it

45 stars

Great item Exactly what I was looking for. Easy to work with. Not bulky like poly. Excellent price compared to fabric stores at home. No prewash required

45 stars

Soft Pencil Leads -- Strong Colors! I've been comparing a few brands of colored pencils for an upcoming drawing course I'm teaching, and I'm very impressed with Derwent's relatively new colored pencil line. (Derwent's older lines were Studio and Artists). Coloursoft are not pastel pencils but they are a very soft colored pencil. And yet they are no worse to sharpen than other professional brands. The colors are very strong and I was able to lay down a heavy coat of a blue without getting a waxy bloom (wax or oil rising to the surface). Unlike the older Derwent lines, you get better mixing colors, including primaries. Coloursoft tend to be cheaper than Prismacolor and are at least as good quality in my comparison. The pencil leads are noticeably thicker than Prismacolor pencils, so you get "more color" for your money. The only downside I've found is that these pencils don't stand up well to darkly tinted paper like a Canson Mi-Tientes. The paper seems to suck up the color. So if you plan to work on tinted or pastel paper, you might be better off with Prismacolor.

45 stars

Great item to purchase This is a great way to purchase all the essentials you need for cricut. It cost you more money to purchase this items individually.

45 stars

I love it too This easel is so nice, its exactly what I wanted. Plenty of storage in the drawer for paints, brushes, etc. The angle of the board can be adjusted to nearly flat also. As an idea, I purchased an ordinary bread board that fit into the clamps and that is what I use to tape the art paper to on top of the easel, and it works very nicely. LOVE it, thanks!

45 stars

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Happy Handle stamp set I purchased this set for a 2 year old. He understands how to ink the stamp pad and is able to press down on paper so that he gets an image. The handles are a convenient size for his hands. He enjoys using the stamp set when he's being creative and though he doesn't use it daily, it seems to be durable for his needs. It would be nice if they could design a similar stamp set with pictures that boys prefer. I think he would play with it more if it had less hearts, flowers, lips and butterflies.

34 stars

Terrible This machine never worked correctly. The bobbin never worked and the thread always broke no matter what I tried. I just threw this machine in the garbage. I will not buy Brother again. Back to Singer.

01 star

Not quiet perfect I'm an experienced sewer on a very,very old Singer(1964). But I found the instructions for the Brother a little unclear, but not impossible to follow. But the machine is definitely more complex than the old machanical sewing machines and definitely not as sturdy. And thread quality and needle size are very important. But it appears to be able to do more complex sewing more easily than on the old non-electronic models. Look forward to trying more sewing again. And I really appreciate the lightness though it will mean not as durable. (But I don't need this machine to last 40 years.)The machine arrived quickly and in perfect condition.

34 stars

Total crap paper... These guys must have laughed hysterically when they decided to call this paper Heavyweight... or even White for that matter, and just for fun, made up the word Duo-Finish.First off, the paper itself was wavy and completely uneven, almost like it had been exposed to moisture or humidity. It was not smooth at all, is an icky, off white color, and both sides were equally crappy. It's as thin as cut-rate copy machine paper. Unlike the photo, it does not come on any kind of core, and the center is wound so tight you can't slide it onto any kind of rod to use as 'roll' paper unless you spend a half hour to hand loosen it. Even if you bother, it will end up sagging on whatever hanger rod you put it on instead of sit in a clean roll, making it very awkward to use.You can completely forget trying to use it as cheapo photography background paper, and is so crappy looking, will show in anything but the most blurred backgrounds. I can't imagine it's much good for anything EXCEPT letting a child scribble with crayons on it. It's basically going to end up as wadding for shipping/package filler.Seriously, pass this junk right on by and purchase a decent brand...It's pathetic.;(..

01 star

plate stand Nicely made good color as advertised,received in time specified. no complaints.I would order from this company again and not have a worry.

45 stars

An Old Traditional When I was growing up in the sixties, Gulf Wax was all over the place. It wasn't until I decided to try a new craft that I discovered it's no longer in my local grocery stores or Wal-Mart!Paraffin sealing for jellies and other water bath canned items was common for many decades; my granny used to do hers that way. So, this wax was at most grocery stores for that purpose. Nowadays, virtually no one cans with this anymore, and for good reason. It's flammable, it's temperamental, and it's not that reliable when canning.However, to the good stuff: if one knows how to handle paraffin, it can be beautiful to work with for other purposes. This is a pure wax and comes in four blocks in the box. One can't heat it directly without real risk of it catching fire; a double boiler is the preferred method, and it'll slowly melt. However, it's always been said that it'll ruin any pot that is used for melting, so I went to the store and bought the cheapest little pot I could find for under ten Dollars and used that as a double boiler insert. Worked perfectly.It saddens me that some old staples like this are disappearing, and have to be ordered as I did mine. However, when one is looking for paraffin, there is no substitute!

45 stars

Does the job I got this product super fast. I do a lot of crafting and thought that by using pinking shears I would add a decorative touch to my banners. They are ok but I thought the pinking would be larger or more pronounced. You can harldy see the detail on my banners. Oh, well back to adding ric rac.They are pretty sharp though. But I wish I would have saved my money.

23 stars

Good Stamp This is a good stamp. Well made and does what it is intended to do. However, if you plan on buying the " Ink it Up" stamp pad with it, you will have to press the stamp into the stamp pad 2 times to get complete coverage of the stamp. The 12 fret stamp is longer than the stamp pad. If there is a longer stamp pad sold by amazon, I couldnt find it. If I had known this before, I would have only puchased the 5 fret version.

45 stars

sterling silver necklace extenders Arrived quickly and it was just what I wanted!! I was very pleased with thiain.s company and will definitely do business with them again.

34 stars

Waste of Money This sewing machine is garbage. Of course the stiches unravel--you only have the one thread. There is no bobbin or bottom thread. The real issue is the machine itself. This is more than impossible to re-thread the needle. Big disappointment for the Singer name. Don't buy this toy!

01 star

Rub & Buff The product came in dry and hard to use. It was very difficult to get out of the tube.

01 star

Good Album for Price This is a really good album. I only gave it 4 stars simply because it was just not something spectacular. It is well-made and does the job for a small album.

34 stars

Holds picture in place. Since purchasing this product my picture hasn't moved once. Quality is also very nice.A+++ Will place picture in one again!

34 stars

Cheap alternative to icing sheets I needed to create 400 edible image sugar cookies for donation and was looking to lower my costs. This product works just as well as icing sheets for a fraction of the cost! Some of the sheets in this package had chipped edges, but for me that wasn't an issue since I was cutting circles out of it. But if you're looking to print whole sheet images, this may be problematic for you.

45 stars

grandaughter loves it My two year old grandaughter loves it. It is a great height for her and easy for her to sit in the chairs. She puts her stuffed bear in one chair and feeds him his pretend dinner. It was easy to put together. THe colors are great.

45 stars

Work well, sometimes pocket stuck closed These are really good for mounting photos in an album. I've gone through 4 rolls so far, and I've learned alot so far.Tips:1. Where it says "tear here", just remove the whole flap on the bottom of the box. If you only tear off the portion it tells you to, corners will sometimes catch & peel off as you're trying to pull the strip out further. It's better to remove the whole flap so that it's exiting the box at more of a natural angle, preventing corner from getting caught on the way out.2. If the photo & backing is going to be protected by a layer of plastic (like most albums), then you can save yourself time, frustration, and money by only doing 2 corners. I like to get albums with 4x6 slips, attach photos smaller than that to a 4x6 index card, and then slide it in. Doing 2 corners that are diagonal to one another means the photo stays still stays put, and it's alot easier to slip it in/out repeatedly in the future if you ever need to for any reason.3. Bend the strip so that it's concave when you go to slip the photo into it. If bending it doesn't make the pocket open for you to slide your photo in, then don't try to force the photo. Take your fingernail, corner of a thin card, etc to force the pocket open first, then try again with the photo. Sometimes the two sides to the pocket are stuck together (much like window clings), and if you don't get it open first, trying to slide/force your photo's corner in will ruin the corner of the photo.4. For older, more delicate, or smaller photos, leave a small amount of space in each corner to make it easier to remove/re-insert the photo (if you ever need to). The smaller the photo, the harder it is to minimally bend it to slip it back in to the corners if yo had to remove it for some reason. The older & more fragle it is, the less time you'll want to spend abusing it by handling it or bending it when removing/re-inserting.Pro's:1. Acid free2. Clear, so it doesn't cover up parts of the photo3. Reasonably easy to use dispenser4. Adhere's extremely well to every surfaceCon's:1. Dispenser needs additional "modification" to work well2. Sometimes two corners will be stuck together by a thin strip3. Adhere's so well that if you place it wrong, good luck lifting it back off to adjust its position4. Sometimes the pockets are stuck closed, so it's not as easy as "just slide photo in & lift off". I've had several I had to struggle to open just so I could slide the photo's corner in. It's usually the first portion of the roll that's like that (sometimes as much as the first quarter of the roll or so).Giving these a 3 seemed appropriate.

23 stars

Awesome, daughter loves it just like the other reviewers said... so don't hesitate to get this pad. My 9 yr. old daughter loves it, and for the price, what can go wrong?

45 stars

artist's portfolio case My experience would've been perfect except for the fact that the handle had jagged plastic leftover from the molding process and it cut my hands the first time I had to use it. I filed down the problem areas and it's fine now. there should be a little more care given to the product before it's sold to the public.

34 stars

Good product at great price This lived up to everything it said it could be used for. I used it for candle-making and it was a success.

45 stars

Nice size Well made stamp, although I wish it would be mounted on acrylic block, so we could see where exactly stamp will be stamped. Other than that- it is a very nice size-not tiny, but still generally fits between sheet music lines.

45 stars

I like it I purchased this to layout and cut patterns. The table is easy to assemble, and the directions are clear and easy to follow. The table legs sway some when working on the table but it's not so wobbly that it will topple over when I'm laying out and cutting patterns. The sway has to do with the design of the legs, so my husband put a set of plastic C clamps at the top to clamp the bars that swing out (ones with one wheel) to the H shaped bars (ones with two wheels), this provided maximum stability, but they have to be removed to fold the sides down. The table opens out nicely and the height is perfect for me, I'm 5'5". When the sides are folded, the table is small enough to tuck away neatly in the closet. If I had to leave it out, I would make a nice table cloth to drape over it when it's folded and tuck it in a corner.The hobby table is a huge step up for me because I've used the floor as my cutting table for years. I normally cut out a pattern and finish the project before moving on to the next one because crawling on the floor pinning and cutting makes this part of sewing a knee and back breaking task that provides little incentive for me to cut out multiple projects. I also tend to put off starting a new one because I don't want to go through the ordeal of laying it out. With my new hobby table, I laid out and cut three patterns, one right after the other! No stress and no strain. I will get plenty of use out of this table, and I am happy to have found an affordable one to cut out my patterns.There's not a whole lot to choose from for a large portable cutting table within this price range. I only saw one that was similar to this one, but the legs were different. I saw a wooden one that folds down at the sides, but it's not portable like this one, and it's well over $300 and out of my price range.Arrow Model 98602 Cutting Table With Free Pinnable Cutting Mat Included

34 stars

great purchase Don't know why I waited so long to buy. This is a must have for seamstress it simplifies sewing, by triming seams and overlocking seams, The time that this machine saves will pay for itself. The easest searger to thread also.

45 stars

perfect triangles I love making collages so I have wanted a triangle punch (that wasn't a banner punch for a while.) The Fiskars "Nice Tri" squeeze punch is perfect- it cuts out everything from regular paper weight to lightweight cardstock with ease and with crisp edges. The triangles are 1.25" on each size- not huge, but large enough. I'm very pleased.

45 stars

Love this one There are lots of colors inside, great stuff to make paper flower! I made a lot during holidays, decorate them on the gift to my friends, they all like it a lot.

45 stars

No Mess Bought these to go with the Do-A-Dot Activity Book for our Granddaughter(she is 3)for Christmas. Adult will have to start the paint flowing by pushing down on the tip, listen for a pop and squeeze and shake until paint comes out. Wish I would have bought long, long , long ago to go with crayons. Plus no mess to clean up like paint.

45 stars

Best underliner for work, clear reservoir is good, too. I do a load of highlighting and underlining for maps, plats, etc. This is a great underliner, clean fine lines. Also, it's one of the few that have a clear reservoir, so you can tell if your ink is about to run out. I hate to be in the middle of a plat and have to use another brand - even if you use the same color (blue, etc.) the inks are never the same and it looks sloppy.

45 stars

Bummer The ink is awful!! Plan to buy refill ink immediately. The stamp shows up so light on the paper it's really hard to even see it. The stamps themselves are adorable and the only reason we didn't return it!

01 star

Great service and fun craft The window sticker kit is great, fun craft for my 6 year old. He proudly displays his work on the windows.

45 stars

Disatisfied with this punch It was not sharp at all, I have tried with many stuff but it didn't work at all, it doesn't cut. I have throw it

01 star

Sturdy, heavy duty This is great if you plan to keep things organized in a binder and require to punch large quantities of paper at a time. Works great in my Lab and all the Grad Students use it!

45 stars

I love this vellum Perfect and my inkjet colors come out beautiful on these! No smearing either so far. I will definitely purchase again.

45 stars

Don't Buy I purchased a Singer Inspiration 4206 in June 2009. This Singer product has been nothing but a disappointment. I am an experienced seamstress and was very disappointed with the performance from this machine. Very light weight, this is my first plastic sewing machine, it literally hops around as you sew. I have had to replace the bobbin case 3 times and it still does not sew correctly. All previous machines I've owned were metal. I am going looking for a metal machine. Don't waste your money on this plastic defective Singer.

01 star

Good Job. Got it in plently of time, but the zipper I needed to fix was wider than anything if this. Otherwise, good job.

34 stars

Great Product for embroidery designs I am new to embroidering and I love this product. It allows me to download designs and transfer them to an embroidery card for use in my machine. I recommend copying your designs to a CD or memory stick though. The card doesn't hold a lot of data. It is a great product for beginners.

45 stars

nice paint Nice size tubes and good quality paint. Good price. Has all the primary colors so you can create whatever color you want.

45 stars

Great brand, excellent price! This was an EXCELLENT purchase! Cutterpede is an excellent brand all together, but the seller's cost was absolutely awesome...these usually cost $10 or more in Michael's or JoAnns!

45 stars

Our toddler loves it so far We received this bench as a xmas present for our toddler. The box was slightly damaged, as we have noticed pretty much all furniture from Amazon is delivered. One of the arm pieces was split, which we had to glue and clamp back together, but it is now fully functional.Other people have commented on how little storage there is, but the entire bench portion is hollow, so there is as much storage as there possibly could be for a product this size. Maybe they were thinking that the bench were bigger?We haven't had this for too long yet, so I can't speak to its durability.

34 stars

Spectra Artkraft Just What I Needed I was looking for black kraft paper to use as dustcovers on the back of my paintings and they were all very expensive especially by the time you paid to have it shipped. Amazon had this one and it works great! I would also like to find it in the 24" width/roll. If you need a heavy weight kraft paper, this one will not disappoint!

34 stars

Plastic Earing Backings The earring backings I ordered and received were exactly what I was looking for. They are the perfect replacement for lost earing backings.Thanks for a great product.

45 stars

Very thin Very very fine gauge pins. They do not distort fabric layers when used as pin basting. They will bend easily and after I wrecked a few, i have reserved them for this use alone. I intend to buy more.

45 stars

dried up glue I ordered two glue sticks and both arrived with the glue hardened and shrunken in the tube. It is impossible to even get the glue to rub onto paper it is so dry.

01 star

Holds picture in place. Since purchasing this product my picture hasn't moved once. Quality is also very nice.A+++ Will place picture in one again!

34 stars

Received quickly Got this for my daughter for Christmas. Received it very quickly and in perfect shape. I know she will enjoy it.

45 stars

Great basic machine I haven't used a sewing machine regularly in close to 20 years, but didn't have any trouble getting into the groove after a glance through the manual. Threading, loading a bobbin, and selecting stitches were all very simple. I've done only a very few minor projects so far - no complicated or decorative stitching, no zippers or buttonholes yet - but it's performed well. I forgot how addicting sewing can be: there are only four empty bobbins included with this machine, so I'll definitely be looking for more.

45 stars

Nice paper I bought this paper to use it for Calligraphy purposes. Even though it was a bit on a shiny side, I like the quality of it: my ink (India Ink works the best) doesn't bleed. I use the technique for cardaking (I mount it on a cardbase) - so I wish it was heavier, but it will do. Does anyone know a good heavy matte non bleed paper?

34 stars

Well built product i bought this the other day i got in the mail yesterday i set the hole pounch to the size i needed them to be. This item work really well i would recomend it to anyone that is looking for a 3 hole pounch. Thank for reading and good lucky on your search... Have A Nice Day :-)

45 stars

Fun for children These are basically oversized markers with flat, circular tips that kids can use to make dots and dot-based patterns.While these are fun for children, they are messier than normal washable markers. The red, pink, purple, and florescent colors are difficult to remove from clothing and other surfaces.

23 stars

Well it's a ruler. It's a clear ruler with crisp, straight markings. Comes with 4 non-slip stickers for the bottom of the ruler. Perfect for sewing and quilting.

45 stars

3 year lifespan! After 3 years it just died. I was so happy at first because it seemed to do so much. But lightweight made some jobs like upholstery fabric difficult. Might be ok for mending but if you are a sewer...beware.I thought since it was a Singer I could get rid of my 60's Brother and I did...boy am I sorry. It would have still been working and now I have no sewing machine.Sorry Singer, you are losing it.

01 star

EXCELLENT Grat product and fast delivery. I dont know why they have this listed as a toy......this should not be used by anyone under the age of 18 without supervision

45 stars

Very useful I've had this for around 2 months now and I've no complaints. It has inches on one side and metric on the other (which I'm very happy about since I'm used to metric). Does what it's supposed to and it's very useful. I like it.

45 stars

Decent set, but the ink pad was dry; dissapointed My daughter LOVES stamps since she gets them every week at the little gym she attends for playtime/gymnastics. We thought to get her this as a gift that we knew she would love. Quite disappointing when she tried to stamp everything and nothing was showing up. The ink pad was bone dry. I even tried to add a little water to it, which allowed for a watery very faint stamp, but not what we expected. We tried to pretend we saw it and say we loved the stamps (she's under 2--these kinda things till work), and then boxed it back up for a return.The set seemed durable and could be cute if it worked. As others mentioned, the lack of a good cover makes this harder to store. All the stamp "handles" are made of wood so seem to be well made and will last.

23 stars

Great Quality. Very cute set for our daughter who is almost two. Easy to put together, and the quality is great. Perfect for her to eat at and do activities like coloring and playing with Play-Doh. Would recommend to any parent.

45 stars

all went well the transaction went smooth & all went well. I enjoy buying from Amazon way better than e-bay:)

45 stars

Incorrect Sizing I bought this mat expecting the measurements to go up to 12 and 18, but nope they only go up to 11 and 17. they include the borders as part of the measurements. I returned this item before opening and ordered a different brand.

01 star

Good value for a small machine The Brother sewing machine was intimidating at first glance, but it all came back to me after I wound the bobbin. The manual and pictograms on the machine made things easy to use and understand. Operates very much like a Singer and has nice features for the price.

45 stars

Inlet and Outlet 180 Degrees Apart Good price and arrived in good condition, however the inlet and out let tubes are 180 apart - not as pictured.

23 stars

Best sewing machine ever! I am completely new to sewing with a sewing machine and have never attended any sewing classes. I did some on-line research to look for a sewing machine that could basically do it all, is beginner friendly, and of course affordable. As far as I'm concerned this machine is the cat's meow. It comes with a ton of accessories so that too is a huge plus. It practically sews by itself. I love this machine!

45 stars

beautiful I bought Incredible yarn-Autumn leaves, the color shades are wonderful. I used it to make a topper from a book called "amazing crochet lace" its really beautiful.

45 stars

Brother CS6000i I received this shipment very fast (about 2 days)and the box was not even dented. I really like how the machine looks and how lightweight it is. I haven't had a chance to set it up yet, but I am really looking forward to it. The price was worth the risk of finding out if the negatives listed are correct, but in reading a lot of the reviews, most of the negatives were eliminated by misinterpretation of the instructions. Great buy, Thank You.

45 stars

Amazing Ink I am a recent fountain pen convert, and I have to say, I love this ink! I have been using it in a Waterman Phileas, and Lamy Safari (both medium nibs), and found it to work well on most paper types, with smooth flow. Completely water and common solvent (acetone, methanol, ethanol) proof. I'm a chemist, and I love that I can use this to write in my lab notebook (goodbye crappy lab pen!). Superior to Parker Quink (black) that I used, although I had an old bottle.I will definitely be exploring more of these Noodler's inks!

45 stars

Very infomative! When I first got a serger, and this book at the same time- I knew absolutely nothing about the subject. The first time I read the book, I was just as lost as I was before I had read it. Then I worked at my serger for a little bit, and read the book again- and then it started to make sense. The book has a lot of pictures with descriptions that help a lot (once you have an idea as to what you're doing).

34 stars

Good needles for a good price I'm a beginner at knitting and know almost nothing about it, so when I placed my order on this, I was very surprised by how big it was. It took me awhile in getting used to but once I was, I was able to make a great looking beanie out of it. The size was perfect and because it's made out of aluminum I wont be as worried about where to place it as it won't break easily.

34 stars

Rotary cutting mat I received the item on time and it was as advertised. It will be a very good addition to my quilting supplies, it is a nice size to take with me when I go to quilting classes.

45 stars

Dried up! The glue stick was shipped completely dried up. I didn't realize this until after I had opened it and thrown out the packaging. Don't know if I got a bum stick, but it was completely useless!

01 star

Good quality construction paper! This construction paper was of very good quality and is extremely durable unlike those other cheap kinds you buy at your local store. I bought these for my 2 yr old daughter who loves drawing and she had some metallic crayons that would only draw on black paper. I would say go ahead and purchase it if you're looking for some good quality construction paper at a decent price. Prompt shipping as well.

45 stars

better quality/craftsmanship than expected. A great patch that may look bigger than you expected. It's made of good rugged material. You'll wear out before it will.

45 stars

Great Product Was more then expected. There was room for the sewing machine plus room for other sewing essentials.

45 stars

Skissors I got this set at a store. I only use the small westcott Scissors for cutting paper, nothing thick. After about 2 months time, minimal use, the plastic on the finger hole cracked. I now can not use the Scissors, that is unacceptable quality.Nice feel and Scissor blades though. Wish they were made stronger.

01 star

A-sewing I will go... I just used my new Brother sewing machine and I am totally happy with it.It's smooth and quiet and sews like a dream. I would recommend it to anyone. Thanks to Amazon as well for having the best price out there so Icould bring my dream to life. Hi-ho a-merry-o, a-sewing I will go...

45 stars

A FABULOUS SEWING MACHINE! I recently purchased this Brother sewing machine and am absolutely amazed at the quality of this machine for the price (PLUS a $15.00 rebate!). I am happy to give this machine a well-deserved 5-star rating!I have been sewing for over 40 years on many different machines. I have a wonderful Viking machine that I love using. I recently joined a weekly quilting group and was hesitant about toting my Viking back and forth so much and risk damaging it. I decided to buy an inexpensive machine for that purpose. When I did a search in Amazon the Brother CS6000i popped up. I couldn't believe you could get so much for the price, but in reading the reviews I decided hundreds of people couldn't be wrong and I would give it a try. My good friend ordered one the same day for the same purpose as I did. The machine is light and easy to carry, but it sounds and feels heavy-duty when in use. The stitches are perfect and it is so easy to use. As a quilter I love the following features: needle up/needle down function, right-to-left needle adjustment, built-in quilting stitches, and a walking foot and oversized work table attachment that are included! (The walking foot for the Viking alone sells for $60.00+.) As any quilter knows, a 1/4' seam is essential for every pattern. After reading the product description I was surprised to see that a 1/4" foot was not included, so I ordered one with the machine. No need for that tho! This machine has two built-in stitches that sew 1/4" from the right edge or 1/4 from the left edge!!!But, this is not just a quilter's machine. If you want a machine for clothing construction it also has 7 different buttonhole styles and overcast, stretch and blind hem stitches.The price would be attractive for a beginning sewer, but this is not just a "starter" machine. I researched many other brands out there and you can't find any other brand that is this nice at twice the price. Take it from a very experienced sewer--this is a really good buy!I have to mention that there is one thing I don't care for much on this machine--LED lighting. But then, that may just be me because other reviewers aren't complaining and I personally don't like ANY LED lighting. With the phasing out of incandescent lights maybe all machines how have LED (?). I have a desk lamp that I use to light my work surface so this is really not a deal-breaker for me.I would also like to add that I have purchased hundreds of items on Amazon (my go-to shopping site) over many years, and this is the first review I have written, although I have been pleased with every product purchased through them. This machine is exceptional and I felt it deserves my time to give it the rating it deserves.One suggestion: For those reviewers who mentioned thread & tension problems I agree that using a good quality thread (long fibers) is going to give you the best result and metal bobbins are certainly worth a try. However, the first thing you should always try with these issues is changing your needle. Needles should not continue to be used until they break because over time they get dull and may develop a slight bend in them. With these precision machines even a needle being off just a tad can cause problems. Many sewing experts recommend changing your needle each time you start a new project. I admit I don't do that religiously, but it is usually the first trouble-shooting solution I try.

45 stars

A great buy for this size This sketch book was great for the price for its size. Its portability among thick text books make it an attractive piece to carry around in a back pack. I like its ready when I need it and it has a good quality to it.

34 stars

Great product, POOR Packaging This is a excellent product and works wonderfully. However the bottle that it comes in is very flimsy and only slight pressure while opening will lead to it spilling over...believe me I found out the hard way. I contacted Fieblings on 2 separate occassions to inform the of this, providing pictures of my work space that is now dyed stained but sadly I never heard back? I would have rated it five stars were it not for the packaging and lack of customer service from fieblings.

23 stars

Unique writing instrument We have been very happy with our purchase and have since aquired the companion ink and sealing wax set. Very satisfied.

45 stars

must have crafters tool great crafters tool.easy comfortable to hold and good value.a real asset to any card maker

45 stars

I Hate to Admit This But... I have only printed out one photo to cross stitch, and I have no idea where that print-out is at this time.But the program worked as promised and someday when I am old and gray (oh, wait, that won't work - I am alread there!) I will begin with a simple photo that won't take me forever and a day to start and finish.I would recommend this program, however.

34 stars

love these my son loves using stencils and these are the best ones I have found. Very durable and large selection. These are definitely worth the price.

45 stars

Voltage in (UK) I purchased this machine for my granddaughter who specifically wanted a PINK sewing machine. We could not source the same model in the (UK) so went ahead and purchased from Amazon (USA).(UK) purchasers beware, the voltage for all USA models is 110/120V and will not work properly in the (UK) without the correct foot pedal.Our machine arrived in the (UK) without any problem but then found out that we had to purchase a different foot pedal at an additional cost of approx 35.

34 stars

Hard time cutting thread Two big disappointments. One, it is very hard to cut thread with these snips. Two, on Amazon it stated they were made in the USA. Once I got them, the package said made in China. Would not by them again.

23 stars

excellent buy I'm extremely happy with this machine. It's smart and easy to use overall. I had a little trouble figuring out how to use the fast bobbin winder and quick-set bobbin features from the manual instructions alone. However, once I figured it out, it's fabulously easy. Contrary to what a few other reviewers say about the machine being cheaply made, I find it well put together and sturdy.

45 stars

Great Work of art Being a birder in India where we have Dr. Salim Ali's field guide, this book by Sibley is easily a monumental work. It will be helpful to most bird enthusiasts. Since many of the bird species in North America are new to me, this book should help me with the necessary facts for identification.I find the illustations involving both flying and sitting postures to bring out their colors and also the features of juveniles as great ideas and extremely helpful.However, I would've also preferred a table of the most common subspecies/ species based on a particular striking feature of a bird, e.g: long tail, legs, color, etc. and based on the comparison of the size with respect to common birds like sparrow, crow, raven, etc. Also, the comparison of sizes with the most common birds could've been mentioned under the particulars of each bird. This would've helped the beginnners to use this book more efficiently as a field guide to identify a bird since the most striking feature of a bird is the one which is usually seen first. This approach by Dr. Salim Ali in his book in India is very useful.No doubt, Sibley has done an excellent job in doing all the paintings which is not easy. Thanks to Sibley.

34 stars

Not durable at all. The way this product works is that as you squeeze the cutting piece is spun and pushed up. this is achieved my small metal rods which stick out of the cutting piece and fit into tracks providing the desired path for the piece. now the problem is these tacks are plastic and after about an hour of repeated use, the product would occasionally stop working. shaking the product around sometimes helped.I decided to open up the product and see what was going on which is when i discovered the plastic tracks. they had been almost entirely eaten away and in pars simply had broken off. this resulted on the blade often popping out of its tracks making it impossible for the product to do its job until by chance, after lots of shaking around, it would fall back into the tracks.with the product working at a rate of about 1 disc per minute i decided to just take it apart again and manually push the blade into the paper i needed to cut. needless to say, as soon as i finished the project, i threw the thing out.

01 star

Love this Machine! I had not done much sewing in 20 years or so when I decided to buy this machine. I love it! It is so very easy to use. It is easy to thread and my favorite part is the automatic needle threader. The bobbin is easy to fill and easy to load. The machine is heavy duty enough to manage heavier fabrics. I was working on a project with layers of velvet and was worried that it might get bogged down in a couple of areas with several layers but it went right on. This is a great basic, entry level sewing machine and a good value for the price. I highly recommend.

45 stars

great great add on toy for playdoh and safe in case my 1 year old get's a hold of it. i got it for my 4 year old and she loves it.

45 stars

Great Machine for a Great Price - Highly Durable I love this machine. I received it as a gift and have been sewing with it for over a year. I have made many different items using fabrics of varying thicknesses. It has always done everything I've wanted it to, and the only time I have problems is from operator error. It is a breeze to sew with and I recommend it highly!

45 stars

Adequate for the price. The metal got rust spots after one use, but the clips seem sturdy enough for casual use. For the price, if you're not developing film at home all the time, these clips should do just fine.

34 stars

Lasts Forever This ink lasts forever. I purchased Two bottles in 2006 and barely finished the second bottle about a month ago. The ink is strong and brushes just right. Make sure to shake it if left sitting for to long!!

45 stars

PERFECTION!!! IT WORKS PERFECTLY, I ENJOY NOT ONLY SHOWING TO MY KIDS AND FRIENDS, BUT PRACTICING A LOT

45 stars

strong strong real strong from the glue to the velcro very well made product worth the money if you really need it

45 stars

NOT 30X FOUL, LIES, BS! This loop is a 10x loop. I bought it with the dual 10x and 20x loops. This, so called 30x is just a larger diameter 10x. It magnifies exactly the same as the 10x at the same distance and then blurs out when you try to get more out of it. NOT A 30XBTW the sheet metal case is so sharp and unfinished, I cut myself trying to open it.DO NOT BUY FOR KIDS!

01 star