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I make picture frames for my wife's artwork and I needed small strips of wood as spacers for float frames. I tried cutting strips on the table saw, but it's too dangerous. These strips are perfect and I only need two strips for a 10"x10" frame, so they are economical too. I looked at the hobby stores, but only found individual strips for sale that would end up costing more and they didn't look as good as these strips.I bought the 1/4x1/4 (20 strips), 3/16x3/16 (36 strips) and 1/8x1/4 (30 strips) all were great - highly recommend. | 45 stars
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I have printed on other types of art canvases but Epson so far has the best quality. It produces crisp colors,and the ink dries fast. I have printed in B&W also with great results. | 45 stars
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I had my scrapbook paper stacked on a shelf horizontally and it was difficult to get to just what I wanted. These vertical paper holders allow you to organize by related colors, see exactly what you have, and remove the desired sheet easily. Worth the investment and I wish I'd bought them sooner because of the convenience and efficiency they provide. | 45 stars
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This is one of those quilting items that you say you need but never get. Wouldn't do without it now! | 45 stars
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Epson has several types of photo paper.I use semi gloss for some and glossyfor others.I like all of them. The paperdries quickly and is water proof. | 45 stars
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The burgundy turned out amazingly in this, it was exactly what I needed. Unfortunatly the frosting tasted stale and old, when I know it was fine beforehand. Work on the flavor, keep the great coloring. | 12 stars
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This new style works as it should, but the nylon "threads" don't seem as sturdy as the old ones. Time will tell. | 23 stars
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The crowns are of the waterproof type and are for modern wrist watch's. they are complete with rubber O-rings set inside. | 45 stars
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This tweezer is easy to handle and I am using this to replace missing gem stones in jewelry as well as glueing hard to handle chips on figurines. Thanks for the ease of this product. | 45 stars
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This is a must have for any Cricut owner! It helps separate the paper from the tacky cutting mat without damaging what you just cut. But I also use it for other crafts... | 45 stars
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shipping is so far over the top that I won't buy any small item here again! | 45 stars
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I wish I had read the reviews before I bought it. I would have saved me and my kid the disappointment.I love to sew. My 6 year old daughter loves to watch. So for Christmas, I bought this and a fantastic sewing book in hopes of embarking on a new journey together. Since she is so young, I wasn't entirely comfortable with her sewing on my machine. I wanted something like this as a good intro.This toy does not work well. It comes pre-threaded. Once that thread runs out, you're done. It is VERY difficult to thread this machine. The needle guard requires that you use a threader, but its nearly impossible to get it through. Once you get it going, count to 10 because, chances are, you will be rethreading it again. This machine only holds a tiny spool of thread. I ended up using my "Sidewinder" to make tiny spools for this machine. Although, that too was a waste of time, because this thing has been collecting dust because neither me or my kid want to deal with it.It is nice that it runs on batteries - fewer cords for her to potentially tug.Overall, I wouldn't bother. If you want to introduce your kid to sewing, get an inexpensive, no-frills, but solid sewing machine. All it needs to do is sew a straight line. It won't be cute and pink like this one, but it will be less frustrating in the long run. | 01 star
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I already had some sturdy wire cube shelves and wanted to add on to them. They are apparently only a seasonal item in stores like Costco and Staples and I couldn't wait 'til next year. I was hoping these Safco cubes were a match and they are indeed. So I am happy. My original shelves were put together, oh, must be at least 5 years ago or more. They are still going strong under heavy continuous use. Now that that the new cubes are attached, I cannot tell the old from the new. There are other wire cubes for less money but they also look cheaper, especially when next to my good ones.Note: The corner connectors are different than on my original set but that doesn't matter to me...I don't use them. I've always considered the connectors to be awkward and difficult. I get more flexibility in configuring my shelves by using black electrical ties instead. The ties are easy and I use them liberally, so the shelves are very sturdy. Since the ties and the shelves are black, they are nearly invisible once I snip off their "tails". Certainly less visible than the connectors that come with it. (The tail snipping goes very fast and easy if you use your cat's toenail clippers...much better than regular scissors.) | 45 stars
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This was purchased as a gift for a 7-year old and I thought it was an adorable set, sturdy and will certainly last for years to come! | 45 stars
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Purchased this punch in March. Great initially. Now one of the holes doesn'tpunch all the way through and it's necessary to remove the punches from insideall three holes. I feel it should be funtioning well after eight months, sonow I wouldn't recommend it if you do a lot of punching. | 23 stars
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These pins are so much easier to handle with the glass heads. They are small enough that if she sews over the pin, oops, it will probably not break the needle as easily. | 45 stars
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I picked these up or some snowmobile seat repairs and they work great. The vinyl I pushed them through was pretty heavy and they were plenty strong. Nice to have them around the house for odd fabric repairs! | 45 stars
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Well all i can say is that its plastic & has size's from 4 to 13 & in between (half's) you get 12 sets of these ring sizers so that you can give to your friends and such.. and sence it being plastic if it gets stuck on your you can just brake it off..its a nice buy if your planning on buying rings for yourself or loved one's.. | 34 stars
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This fabric is as beautiful as it looked in the pictures.I only wish it were 60" wide instead of 48". I made a tablecloth, but had to add width, so I had to make 2 long side seams. It's very easy to sew, but the difficulty was in handling the 102" long pieces.Hints for sewing: Use a size 16 sharp needle and a slightly longer stitch length than the standard. When you're sewing right sides together, the standard presser foot is fine, but when the plastic side is up, a teflon foot helps. I pressed the seams open with a warm iron and pressing cloth and then topstitched the seams. Otherwise, they wouldn't lie flat. I'm not quite through. My next step will be to put a decorative stitch around the edge, so the edges won't curl. Be sure to practice on scraps.I think it's going to be a great tablecloth. You could also make a shower curtain, cushion covers, or cover outdoor furniture. The colors make this fabric very neutral. | 45 stars
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Wow--this is well over $2 a skein than from the actual manufacturer. Other sellers from other sites have it priced at about $3.50-$4.00. This is disappointing because I do trust shopping online here. Since I can't find this yarn in the stores here anymore, and need a good 8 more skeins to finish this large afghan, I will take a chance and order at the half-price point somewhere else and hope the other site is legit. | 12 stars
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I got this for my daughter's 8th birthday. She loves it! She draws pictures and then goes over them with a wet brush. Turns out very nice. | 45 stars
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I love this machine - the automatic needle threading is the best thing ever. It's very light do it's easy to take out and use and put away without killing yourself. | 45 stars
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This is great tape. Very thick and sturdy, much more so than regular tape, and certainly superior to the sort of thin tape used in everyday office tasks. It provides strong and transparent coverage. I used it quite successfully to repair several paperbacks with ripped covers, and I would certainly recommend it. Very reasonably priced if you need this sort of product. | 45 stars
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This machine is just great for me. I previously sewed as a child in 4-H for many years and 15 years later have decided to come back to it. So I have some experience but forget a lot and this machine is very forgiving. Much easier to thread and wind the bobbin than in the old days. It is light and has a great variety of stitches for mending and decorating. I have used it on many fabrics without problem. Highly recommended and loads of fun! | 45 stars
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The Adirondack Paint Dabbers 1 Oz. Bottle: Earthtones/Terra Cotta are terrific for people who aren't really painters and don't need or want to be bothered with the whole palette and brush thing. The colors are beautiful. I have two wishes: more colors and to be able to buy value packs to save money. | 45 stars
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My Wal*Mart is no longer stocking candle making stuff, so they've put it all on clearance. This is one of the items that they had on clearance, and on a lark, we bought it. Candle making is always something I wanted to get into, but since space and money is tight in my house, this was a kind of last attempt at this particular hobby.Now, I've had this gadget for 24 hours almost, and I've made 3 candles, and I'm working on my first set of votives. This is the most user friendly candle making craft I've ever seen, and I'm infinitely glad I got this gizmo which, truly does, work as easily as the box makes it out to work. Within half an hour of getting this home, I was making candles. All you have to do is some light assembly, plug it in, and follow the instructions. Voila!This really comes with everything you need... A pound of blue wax granules, a pillar candle cast, a stopper, wicks. All you do is pour it in the hopper, turn on the heat, wait 5 minutes, stir the wax, wait another 5 minutes, and pour. About an hour later, you do a second pour to fill in the dip in the middle of the candle, then you let it set overnight. In 12 hours, you have a store-quality candle. It's really quite amazing.I was worried that it'd be impossible to get the candle out of the mold, and I was worried that cleaning the hopper would be a nightmare. Neither proved true. The candles come free of the little mold with a good rap on the countertop (if a good rap doesn't cut it, throw it in the freezer for about 30 minutes and try again... It'll slide right out), and the hopper is easily wiped clean (as long as you do it immediately after you're finished pouring... If you don't wipe it, don't sweat it, it'll still work and it won't gunk up your next candle). The only big problem I've found is, apparently, a problem for most candle makers, is a well sinks around the wick after it cools. This is easily corrected with a second pouring. With practice, you'll turn out perfect candles. :)Some tips for people who're making candles with this gizmo... if you melt too much wax and you still have some left over after your second pouring, use an empty, small, ice cube tray and fill up some of the ice cubes with the extra wax. Use those cubes of wax to make those fancy candles with the different colored squares in them. Also, if you're going to add herbs into the candles, add them directly into the mold, not the hopper. Add fragrance right before you pour. Also, expect you'll have to do re-pours, so save yourself some wax. Threading the wick can be a trick, so tie the end of the wick with dental floss and use that to pull the wick through the hole. I found it was much easier to secure the wick to the metal pick over the top of the candle, then plug the hole as opposed to plugging the hole then tying the pick (don't worry, when you get it, you'll know what I'm talking about).Anyway, if you like candlemaking, you NEED this ! | 45 stars
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This is not even worth $50. It fell apart the first time I used it. The plastic parts are cheap and break easily. | 01 star
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Got it to make my polymer clay beads and they work great! The different sizes make it perfect for small to medium jobs and they can handle the abuse :-).. Good value and fast shipping. | 45 stars
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Fantastic and sturdy! Should last for years and makes perfect cuts every time. Comfortable handle. I use these mostly to punch out paper and use the cut outs for nail art. Works great! Only slight complaint is that it can be difficult to see exactly where you are punching on the paper if you want to make something that is really evenly spaced. Other than that it is great! | 45 stars
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I buy Red Heart Super Saver yarn because I can get a lot for a little, but it's honestly not my favorite yarn. It's rough, although it softens up a bit in the wash. I prefer yarn that is soft to the touch right out of the skein. I also don't think it wears well. After a few washes, it begins to look a little ragged.Super Saver does have some redeeming qualities. It is cheap, and easier for a beginner to work with than some of the specialty yarns that sometimes require us to work by feel. The colors are consistent from skein to skein. When they say no dye lot, they mean it. I have never had trouble mixing old and new yarns. The colors always match.PROS:+ inexpensive+ no dye lot+ easy for beginners to work withCONS:- feels rough but will soften up a little in the wash- doesn't wear well over timeI personally wouldn't choose this yarn to make a gift. I sometimes buy it for whatever reason and always regret it, because then I'll have a stash I need to use up. They're okay for adult blankets or stuffed animals.________________________UPDATE: Try as I might to get away from it, I still use a lot of Super Saver and the pile grows. I make the most of it by combining the colors. I'm horrible at that, so I use the colors on other patterns and make my own pattern with those colors. The Super Saver colors Red Ranch, Claret and burgundy make a nice combination. | 23 stars
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Seriously, can a modern, urbane playboy ever have enough watch crowns! I think not! If you love watch crowns the way I love, this is the purchase for you! | 45 stars
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There were too many zipper heads I couldn't use but was able to repair two zippers so it was worth the money. Maybe I will be able to use the rest of the heads in the future. | 23 stars
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These paint pens place huge, messy blobs of paint on the paper.The preparation of the pens is more involved than a toy should be andcontrolled paint flow is non-existent. I would not recommend thisproduct for use by a child less than 6 or 7 years of age. | 01 star
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Not only is this book an incredible field guide, but makes a brilliant coffee table book as well as excellent bedside book. I can stare at the images for hours. Exquisitely detailed and very informative. I could go on and on, but why? Just read the other reviews...this is a masterpiece that will stand the test of time. | 45 stars
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I was too lazy to find a professional to punch the holes in my new belt for me, so I bought this and decided to do it myself. Well it works okay, but it's not sharp enough to cut cleanly through on the first punch, and impossible to line up exactly when you punch it again and.. well you do the math. So for me it was pretty hard to cut perfectly round holes with this. But for the price, it certainly did its job. | 34 stars
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This product worked right out of the box, no prep work or easy to assemble required. Even changing of the cartridges was easy. Great for card making and making stickers, laminating business or membership cards is a flick of the wrist, practically. | 45 stars
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Durable and high quality stencil. Great for embossing with venetian plaster or joint compound to create a raised effect. Can be easily free formed to create bamboo stalks of varying sizes. | 45 stars
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I am very pleased with this selection of buttons. I have been sorting them for several hours. Nice variety and only 3 that didn't have a mate. Packaged well and arrived swiftly. Nice little note from the company as well. All in all, I will buy more from them. | 45 stars
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Wonderful machine! Beautiful stitches and so easy to use. My thirteen year old granddaughter loves using it. | 45 stars
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When I received this pair of scissors I threw out my old steel scissors and now use this new titanium pair for everything. Mostly to cut things out of newspapers and to open packages. They are very sharp and cut very well and accurately. The rubbery handgrip feels good on your fingers and improves your cutting. An all-around good pair of scissors. | 34 stars
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Awesome pens, nice thicknesses. Wonderful product, it's my #1 choice for inking my art! I love it so much. Perfect for starters and professionals. | 45 stars
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I am having so much fun with this machine! Being new to sewing, I didn't want to spend a fortune finding out whether this craft would suit me, nor did I wantto purchase the cheapest machine out there and all the trouble that might accompany it, dampening my spirits before I even started. Well, this Brother XL2600i has been a delight to use and I do believe that I am well on my way to being a "sewer"!After some time and research and reading all of the insightful reviews posted here, I felt acquainted with my little Brother before it even arrived. The operation manual is clear and easy to follow (personally, I'm not distracted by the Spanish translation one bit; it's easy enough to dismiss).It is so easy to set up and the included accessories are more than enough to get you going on a test drive right out of the box as long as you have a bit of thread and some fabric on hand. Being new, I started out practicing straight lines, pivot-corners and curves with proper tension and the like. I have, so far, successfully completed a handful of microwaveable corn-filled warmers (to tackle the winter chill) and my first flannel/minky baby blanket (for my grandson expected in April) ; a pile of burp cloths are next on list. All so easy on this machine.I have experimented some with the included buttonholer and narrow hemmer feet, and while I feel I need to hone my skills with both, I am looking forward to putting them to use on future projects. The included variety of presser feet are quick and easy to change. The needle threader is a brilliant option to have included and is certainly a time/sanity saver! The light is positioned nicely, providing ample light on the machine's bed; that it comes on automatically when flipping the machine's power switch on is handy. The free-arm is easy to access and I like that the accessories can be stowed in the flat-bed attachment.This machine is a good solid, lightweight, affordable sewer with more than enough stitch varieties to keep me happy. I am at total ease with the foot controller, feeling in perfect control. I read some complaints about it not having a 'slow' speed, shooting from 0-60 out of the chute, but I have not found that to be true at all. Perhaps it's because I am always slipper-footed while using it (as opposed to a stiffer sole) so that I am able easily touch lightly for one stitch at a time or set into a speedy bee-line of them, depending on my needs. I find the pedal to be comfortably responsive.I highly recommend this machine to those new to sewing. It is user friendly and a delight to use. I cannot wait to expand my newly discovered sewing skills with this Brother of mine! | 34 stars
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As someone who always tries to buy OXO whenever I discover a need for a new kitchen gadget, I have to say these kitchen scissors do not disappoint. They're sharp and of solid construction. I also appreciate the red tab that holds the scissors closed when not in use, otherwise I'm certain I would have sliced my fingers to ribbons by now reaching into the drawer where I keep them. | 45 stars
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I turned white cowboy boots (bought for a wedding) into black ones...this dye is good. Continue to use as touch up. My son uses thisdye for his work boots. We love it. We found our first bottle inan old shoe-maker's shop who died. We can't believe it is still onthe market at Amazon...shows to go you that good stuff continues to sell. | 45 stars
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I've had this hole puncher for at least a year now and I just love it! Reasonably priced and does what it's supposed to do. My husband uses it for his belts on regular basis (time for the gym!). Saves time not to have to run to a shoemaker's store just for a hole :-) Thank you, Amazon! | 45 stars
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I bought an Autograph Prism at $250+ to trace art projects for painting. I wasn't very happy with it. It wasn't able to reproduce images as clean as I would haveliked (16x12 or so size). You really had to maneuver the Prism to get the image straight and where you wanted it but bythen it was so close to the wall (for the 12x16 sizes I needed) thatI was in physical pain to try and trace around the machine and the image light.I took the Prism back and exchanged it for the Tracer which was only$80 and I love it. It is much easier to move and position, image is great, does 8x11 sizes really good. I use it inmy bathroom and set it on my music stand at a height thats very comfortable for me to trace the image.I really think it works better then the Prism at 1/3 the price.If your a painter and need canvas size images I'm going to advise you to try the Tracer. I love mine. | 45 stars
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I was not very happy with this set. The blades would not stay screwed into the one of the handles and kept falling out; the screw part of the blade wouldn't tighten all the way, so it was unreliable. | 01 star
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Beautiful stickers, great for scrappbooking, cardmaking and crafting. Jusat a bit of imagination and you can find a great place for them. | 45 stars
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It arrived quickly than I expected. This was a Christmas gift so I cannot say whether the product is good. The person who received it is very happy. | 45 stars
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The markers were shipped quickly and in good condition. The only thing I did not like, was that there was no gray marker included in the set. | 34 stars
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We recently bought this to replace an ancient hand-me-down sewing machine. We needed a whole bunch of cushions & pillows made for some outdoor furniture we'd bought. After choking on some quotes from pros: my wife decided to give it a go on her own.The machine performed flawlessly through nearly 30 yards of heavy duty sunbrella fabric & many, many linear feet of hvy duty zippers. Not a single broken needle. Very easy to set/maintain desired tension. She was very pleased with it.Other than the upholstery stuff (which only req'd basic stitches), my wife hasn't used it for anything else yet.However, my daughter has really taken a liking to it. She'd never sewed a stitch in her life- but after some *very* minimal instruction, she's embarked on all sorts of projects. She's made a couple of skirts, an apron, and a shawl. She threads the machine herself- including the bobbin. Changes out the foot & needle. Knows how to adjust all the various settings (I'm sure she's tried them all out by now on all the remnants she keeps buying with her saved money). As good a testament as any to ease-of-use. | 45 stars
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This is uper easy to use. I am going to use it with my 5th grade students to create their own journals. Can't wait! | 45 stars
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We bought two of these mats last Christmas. We used one for playing on (we have tile floors) and one as a safety net under my son's crib. Less than a year later the top layer is peeling off and the handles have torn off. This is not a sturdy mat. I am very disappointed in the quality. I am in search of a better quality mat as we are now using the mats for physical therapy. It is unpleasant to have pieces of the mat stuck to your child as she rolls or moves across the mat. | 12 stars
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It was exactly what I needed. It was in tip top condition and well made. I would recommend this product. | 45 stars
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My 5 years old daughter really likes to play with it. The quality is durable and great price. She uses it to decorate cards and then color it. I plan to buy a different set for her. | 45 stars
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Excellent for concept art and well worth the price. Three of the twelve markers in this set are black which I find somewhat disappointing yet tolerable due to the quality of the remaining nine cool greys and due to the fact that I neglected to properly read the description. | 45 stars
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Had many fears in using and purchasing a serger, but all fears subsided once I received it and got my hands dirty. Very easy to thread and runs very smoothly. BUT the how to video is horrible. Not very detailed and goes to fast in my opinion. When I ran out of my right bobbin thread I struggled to get the machine sewing again. Went back to the video and realized that if that thread breaks then the two needle threads need to be threaded again. In the video she doesn't, in my opinion emphasises that enough. I don't know I'd that is common knowledge, but for a first time user I feel that is very important. Beyond the video, this is an excellent machine. Did everything I needed and I like the option to do cuffs.Great machine, user friendly, and nothing like the nightmares I had read about before purchase. | 45 stars
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They say 'Handy Stitch', but in reality it says 'Perfect Stitch Pro' on the product. You should be able to get what you see, not some knock off of what you think your buying. Definately not Amazon's fault but the seller. | 01 star
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I didn't use the zipper foot because after I received it along with a new sewing machine, the sewing machine included a zipper foot in the accessories. I returned the zipper foot but as always my purchases on amazon.com have been timely and exactly as advertised. I have rarely been disappointed. | 23 stars
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I purchased this item to sew a "kung-fu" carrying bag that can hold long 8-footer spear and staff while holding bunch of other stuff in it. Thick sewing did not cause it any problem as I sewed zipper through double-fold material, and sewed on haress which is also quite thick without any problems. The set-up is very easy, straightforward. I had have some experience with sewing machines before, and this was the easiest one I ever had to use. Creating bobbins and installing it was blast, and what's my favorite part is that it has tool that threads the needle for you. Yes, that's right, you don't have to lick the string and hope to God that you could put it inside the eye of the needle! It does that for you. I have used it to sew on buttons as well. It came with plenty of accessories, more than I ever will need. I can't say if it will last forever if you use it for commerical purposes, but for usual day-to-day home stuff, it should be more than enough. | 45 stars
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I bought this for my wife for Christmas. I turned in into an early present because my pants were in need of immediate repair. The machine works great, nice and smooth and my wife is very happy with it! | 45 stars
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Don't let the price fool you. If you need to check marking on jewelry or other things that are small, this will serve the purpose. For people on Ebay this is perfect. | 45 stars
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The Happy Handles stamp set is the perfect first stamp set for your child! The stamps are small enough to be manageable, and because they are on a handle it is easy for small hands to get ink and place the picture where they want it on the paper. My children (4 & 6) easily learned how to clean the stamps between inkings and quickly came up with tons of projects on their own: cards, pictures, "stickers", patterns, etc. There is one drawback: the ink pad lid does not fit tightly and therefore our ink pad dried out quickly. I really like this set because it brings out the creativity in my children without any instruction on my part. | 34 stars
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This is a must-have for all quilters. This will add the quarter seam allowance when needed. I put it on top of my first ruler and cut with my rotary cutter.I love it. Highly recommend it. | 45 stars
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I gave these tools to my boys for Christmas and they love them. Great bargain for a great product! | 45 stars
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I use this product at home, but it was recommended by name by our safety inspector at school. I bought additional for items that need to be secured for the safety of our children should we experience an earthquake. It is so simple to use and inexpensive. I urge everyone to use it. It will certainly save a lot of clean up or cut feet if something breaks. | 45 stars
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Length:: 3:44 MinsInfo:This review is not really a typical one and is more like a no holds barred endurance test. This poor photo went through quite a bit of trauma before finally hitting the frame.Positives:Great vibrant color.Dries super fast.Rugged and glutton for punishment.Negatives:Slightly more reflective than typical luster paper. | 45 stars
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My daughter loves these foam stickers, but we bought them at the local toys r us for full price at seven ninety nine. She has played with them for a week or two already and barely made a dent in the bucket. Great fun, just don't pay too much for them. | 45 stars
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These are very good forceps! They do exactly what they are supposed to do and hold a firm grip.I would recommend these to any one! | 45 stars
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The glue stick appeared to be alot of glue but there was only enough to paste 9 pictures/items to my scrapbook and the little bit there was of it didn't want to stay stuck to the paper. Very bummed. | 01 star
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When I tried to install this presser foot on my Singer 221 (Featherweight), it would not seat squarely and I got resistance on the thumbscrew leaving a gap between the foot bracket and the presser bar. I was reluctant to turn the thumbscrew past that initial resistance. I contacted the seller about this and he was most helpful. In the end I found that if I gently continued turning the thumbscrew, the foot bracket did indeed yield and I got a snug, square attachment to the presser bar. I sewed some tests with that foot attached and it worked as I hoped it would. Overall I am quite satisfied with my purchase: seller, product, and price are great. I would have given this 5 stars if the initial fit had been just a bit better or if there had been instructions telling me what to expect. :-) | 34 stars
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I purchased this machine two years ago and my first project was a complete baby set- quilt, bumper pad, diaper stacker, etc. It was perfect while we were on the road and I loved the quality it produced. All of my sewn projects are still in great shape, two years later. This is a super starter-machine or perfect if you need a portable! I plan to buy a second one for my sister! | 45 stars
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I am a novice sewer and this machine has been great for me. I am still familiarizing myself with the various stitches and settings but it has worked out well. If you are just getting into sewing or are experienced, this Brother machine is just for you. | 34 stars
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Having only rudimentary experience sewing and not having used a machine in years it was a pleasure using this Brother machine. It is easy to thread, fill bobbin and works great on a variety of material. | 45 stars
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There is potential in this machine. Lots of stitches, comes with a variety of presser feet. But this thing has given me so much heartache, ruined so many projects and caused me to have to get out the seam ripper AGAIN (the most valuable thing that came in the box) to rip out a big gnarled mess of thread from my fabric. I sew as a hobby, making clothes for my kids and crafting projects. This machine makes everything a lot harder than it needs to be.It has terrible tension issues that can't seem to be fixed by adjusting the tension. Sometimes it is so awful that my stitches appear to be diagonal rather than straight, and my fabric gathers without my wanting it to. I have to take everything apart, put it back together. Try a variety of tension settings. Curse. Rip everything out. Start again.You can pretty well guarantee that if you try to feed more than two layers of quilting weight cotton through this thing it will jam up and just continually sew in one spot. Prepare to have to yank your project through the feed dogs from behind the presser foot or you will get nowhere.To my annoyance, I have to be constantly vigilant over how my fabric is fed through, because it seems to want to feed it all at and angle or a curve instead of straight, so my lines of stitches end up looking wavy and messy. And unless I put a million pins in and hold the bottom edge of my fabric tightly together, it will separate the different fabric layers noticeably by the end of my seam.Good luck sewing on knits. I hand it to Brother for including some stitches that should work really well on stretch fabrics. The problem is that with the bad feed system, and the tension issues, everything looks really bad.For the price, you would be better off finding something stronger on craigslist. | 12 stars
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I spend a good deal of time with my embroidery machine and this sticky fronted stabilizer makes everything go better. By laying an 8" x 8" square sticky side up under my already assembled 2 piece hoop I can with many fabrics completely bypass the hooping of the fabric. After it is firmly attached to the back of my hoop I press ( with the tips of my fingers) my fabric with the desired area centered in the hoop. Then I just carry on with embroidering the pattern I have chosen. For me this completely eliminates problems like, hoop marks on my finished products, broken hoops, and working near an edge or seam that would have been hard or impossible to get near. This is a product I enjoy working with and will absolutely purchase again. | 45 stars
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Wrapped a few tables at our wedding with this table for kids to draw on. Solid, heavy duty paper, strong enough to with stand food stains and perfect for impromptu art projects. Was exactly what we needed. | 45 stars
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This basic knife set is ok, the blades are sharp but they keep comming loose from the handles, i guess this is what you canexpect from an inexpensive set of knifes. | 23 stars
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Easy to use, love that you can see throw it, and it does not tear. Just wish it was a little wider. | 45 stars
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As one of the top sellers in professional markers it stands by its word. I have used them over and over for rendering projects and each time they seem to be new. They never seem to die or go dry like most markers. Prismacolor is a very reliable marker to have on hand. The only draw back of this great product is the price. As you see sets are very expensive and single markers match that tone. But amazon does a good job of lower the bite of the price. Overall with price the prismacolor markers are well worth the dent in the pocket compared to what else is out there. | 34 stars
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I love doing my fabric arts and crafts projects on this sewing machine. It is easy to carry and seems durable when it comes to heavy fabric. I sewed a couple of thick corduroy pieces on this and it churned it out nicely. The only thing that I would change about this or any other sewing machine is that the bobbin never seems to hold enough thread. I wish that there would be a full size spool where the bobbin is, so that I don't have to keep threading it. | 45 stars
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Absolutely love them! I would encourage the purchase of these brushes to anyone interested in watercolour painting. The price was very affordable. | 45 stars
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We have tried everything to use this software and wasted time and 100.00. I am computer literate this software just does not work. total crap i will send this machine pe770 and software back. | 01 star
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I am not sure what all the hubbub is on here about Do-A-Dot markers being super-staining. While we have not actually dumped the ink out of these things to ensure they won't stain my carpet, my daughter is definitely not "careful" with them and we've never had a problem. They certainly come off a kitchen counter, a wood floor, an IKEA desk, windowsills, and a coffee table. They also come off her skin just fine. And so far I have not encountered stains on her clothing which tells me laundry detergent is at least getting it off her sleeves/cuffs.Not that I would recommend doing these on carpet, or giving them to a hyperactive child, but they are SO much fun, it's hard to not recommend them. My four year old, six year old, and even my seven year old enjoy them. They are very different from regular markers or paints--a great experience of their own. And I give this set in particular five stars because the regular Rainbow set is missing pink and purple, which most little girls really want. I'm not sure they "shimmer" in any true sense--they don't have glitter or sparkles in them--but the silver and yellow-gold colors are nice to have.Just FYI, the purple, yellow, and blue are NOT repeats from the Rainbow pack. They are different shades, so I appreciated that. | 45 stars
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I greatly enjoy cross stitching and normally stitched a new design every few weeks. My husband gave me this sleeping puppy design as a Christmas gift this year. I started it three weeks ago and it has been a fun project to stitch. The threads came already sorted and attached to a cardboard header with the color codes clearly marked above each grouping of the 6 stranded thread. I decided to make the lower wording small enough to fit on one line of stitching as I felt the bright red lettering overpowered the soft blues and grays of the puppy and blanket. This evening I will be finishing this piece and I'll be hanging it up in my guest room tomorrow. | 45 stars
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Soft, easy to work with, and a beautiful color for my new babe's crochet blanket. Works up easily and doesn't knot up like some baby yarns I've used. | 45 stars
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... after wearing it just twice. It is not true vermeil - gold-plated silver. It looks more like cheap metal underneath.Not worth it. | 01 star
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This sewing machine is my first machine. I think it does exactly what it says it will do. I use it for sewing on cub scout patches and awards, and for quilting. | 34 stars
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my daughter made a beautiful ceramic plate for us for the holidays. I needed a stand so that I could display it. Great quality - sturdy, highlights the plate in the perfect way. | 45 stars
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This is a beautiful sewing machine with lovely features, but if it doesn't work, what good is it? I took a chance and bought this machine, hoping I wouldn't get a lemon like the ones described in the reviews that mentioned the thread tangling in the bobbin.After reading the instructions and winding the bobbin (which was very easy), I threaded the machine, upper and lower, according to the instructions (again, very easily done) and sewed a few straight lines on a test piece of fabric. It worked beautifully. I then inserted my very light-weight quilting piece (2 pieces of light cotton fabric with light batting in between) and then started to sew a straight line on the quilt. It worked great for about 2 feet and then it tangled into a huge mess in the bobbin thread and gave me an E-6 error message (tangled thread--duh!). I got it untangled, reinserted my quilt, and it promptly jammed again with the bobbin thread creating a mass of thread. I spent several hours trying to get the machine to work again on the test fabric and it did the same thing, over and over. I tried rethreading it again, upper and lower, several times, along with adjusting the tension in several ways. The machine never sewed another stitch.I am very disappointed in this machine and I am returning it to Amazon. I strongly suggest that no one else waste their time and money on this machine. | 01 star
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I am a pen connoisseur so I own a lot of pens. For everyday writing I prefer a ballpoint, however, there are times when you need something a little more professional looking. I also like to have many different colored pens around, because I like to get creative when writing lists and other things around the house. I really love the fine, marker type pens, but they frequently are too fine, or the ink doesn't run uniformly. These pens have none of those problems. They write perfectly every time. They don't run or smear, and they don't bleed through to the back of the paper, so you can use both sides. I really can't say enough about these pens. And the colors are beautiful. You will not regret purchasing these. | 45 stars
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Within hours of sewing on my new Singer CE-100 Futura Sewing and Embroidery Machine my entire project was ruined. I was sewing with satin and a basic straight stitch when suddenly the bobbin housing popped out of the machine with such violent force that it broke the needle and jammed the satin so tightly into the machine that it had to be cut out of the machine. At first I thought it was because perhaps the bobbin was not loaded or because the tension was off and chalked it up to my excitement to rush into a new project on my hour old machine, however, after closer examination, two more needles, a yard of $95.00 satin and a half of a spool of thread, I learned that the housing which is made of flimsy plastic was split at the screw. The thread was getting caught in the split thus causing me to scrap my entire project, not to mention the time spent and emotional attatchment to my project... and now I am the disappointed owner of a useless machine. What a complete waste of time and expensive lesson this has been! | 01 star
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I used this as a background in a wedding. We wanted to completely cover up the back drop which included a ginormous screen and this did the trick. It was perfect! Promptly arrived on time and great customer service. | 45 stars
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I found this jewelry cleaner worked wonderful. Just dip it in and instantly my jewelry was shining. | 45 stars
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I recently purchased my first serger. After a lot of research, I was so excited to start serging away! I live in a small town and purchased my serger online. The fabric store didn't offer any type of classes, so I was on my own. From the beginning, it was apparent I was in over my head. The initial threading was a nightmare. I could not find any type of classes so hit internet for how-to-books. When I found this book, I decided to give it a try.I read the entire book and then went back and read it section by section while sitting with my serger. The author became my friend and it seemed she was sitting with me as I slowly edged my way thru each chapter. I am still quite the novice, but I am confident I will love serging. I sincerely recommend this book to all those first timers, like myself. And even if you aren't a first time user, this book is packed full of valuable information. It is full of notes and sits near my sewing station. Thanks so much for a great handbook, Chris James. | 45 stars
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Nice paper. I use it for a background for our musical every year.I take the paint nicely and comes in a good size length for a very reasonable price.I like it a lot. | 45 stars
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If you need ultra-sharp scissors, this little gadget is for you. It will return the edge to near new condition with only a few strokes. It is very small and very easy to fit into any kind of sewing or took kit. We have given many away as gifts after using one ourselves. I am not sure how long it will last (as in month or years, not day or weeks) but it does seem reasonably durable. | 34 stars
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the ink cartridge always runs out before the paper. Its not much but annoying. Other than that prints are lifelike. | 34 stars
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Having several belts, etc. that needed an extra hole (or two!) I did some on-line research to identify something that could do the trick, without costing a (w)hole lot of cash - since this is a gadget that won't be in daily use. I looked at several punches, and read the varying reviews on them; but in the end I selected this "PROFESSIONAL" puncher. I'm glad I did. It does a very good job, although you may need to use some extra exertion/punch to pierce through a thick leather belt. The punch is solidly made, easy to use, and has a good selection of various-sized punch holes. The only negative I could spot is the relatively flimsy safety catch. Otherwise, would I buy it again - definitely. | 45 stars
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I was looking for something to shorten a very nice set of opera length pearls, and this clasp works very well. The string of pearls I have is higher end, and I worried that the clasp may not look as nice -- this one does. | 45 stars
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