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Get this for any child who luvs modelling clay
This is a pefect gift to combine with good quality modelling clay. My 2-yr old luvs this and develops dexterity and coordination using these. I'm going to add some cookie cutters to the set. | 45 stars
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Save you money!!!!
I was so excited when I ordered this product!!! When I got it today I could have CRIED!!! There are NO TOOLS, BEADING WIRE, OR COLORFUL PENDANTS!!! Also there are not enough beads of one color/type to make ANYTHING. The boxes are made of cheap flimsy plastic and the carrier feels litke it will break everytime I open it. THIS PIECE OF JUNK IS GOING BACK TODAY!!!!! Be warned!!!The only reason it got one star is because you HAVE to rate the products... | 01 star
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Useful travel scissors
These scissors are awesome for traveling. I like how they fold up so I don't stab anything by accident. I didn't buy them for heavy use...just for trimming stray threads from clothing etc. and they work well. | 45 stars
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Bit pricey
The product is a bit expensive for what you're getting. While you get plenty of colours, the sticks are small and easily break in the mail; a few of mine were broken when I opened it. Despite all that it IS hard to find pastels that can be used with charcoal without having mixing or texture issues so it is worth it for those who love their charcoal works. | 34 stars
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Not as described
I ordered this product for a school project, it was supposed to be a one-inch square. What I received was an irregular measurement of 11/16 of an inch. The punch itself works well but the project was made exponentially more difficult due to this error in description. I would be wary of purchasing from this seller again. | 12 stars
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Gift for granddaughter - new sewing enthusiast
The price was WAY better (half-price) than shelf prices. Thought this would be a great little addition to a young sewer's supply. She loved it, but it doesn't work quite as nicely as the picture show....thread spools tend to slide off the spindles. Thread is not high quality but satisfactory for a beginner's learning projects and will be replaced with new thread as she gains experience and skill. | 23 stars
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It does work!! OMG I can see it's a miracle!!!
After reading many of the reviews, I was a little hestitant about trying it. I had the so-called reflective resistant glare put on my glasses. After only a couple of days they were scratched. What's funny is that I cleaned them properly with the solution and soft cloth wipe from the eye doctor. I went back to the place where I bought my glasses to no avail of having them replaced. I gave up ever using them again and went to my back up pair. Anyway, to make a long story short, I did some internet searching hoping there was a cheaper solution to repairing the scratches. After only two applications, the scratches were gone and my glasses were clear!!! OMG!!! I can see... IT'S A MIRACLE!!!MY ADVICE IS TO ONLY USE THIS PRODUCT IF YOU HAVE THE REFLECTIVE SCRATCH RESISTANT GLARE. YOU CAN TELL IF YOU HAVE IT BY THE RAINBOW REFLECTION IT PRODUCES WHEN YOU HOLD THEM UP TO LIGHT. | 45 stars
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Turned out great
I purchased this machine as nowhere in South Africa could i get a machine at this price that can do as much as this one can. I was a bit worried after reading some of the negative reviews. But i got my machine, i purchased a step-down transformer to bring the voltage down and its working perfectly. I've already made a complete summer dress with smock detail and a skirt and both turned out perfectly.I do have to say allot of the parts are plastic unlike on older machines. But i see no reason why it should not last me at least a couple of years if i treat it with care.I found threading the machine so easy it's amazing, not to mention the start stop button and speed control and all the different stitches with the push of a button. I enjoyed making clothes again and without the back pain! | 34 stars
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A Must Have
I'd tried lots of different methods for keeping up with bobbins but this is the only one that really worked. The bobbins hold fast inside the saver and don't unwind, but are easy enough to retrieve out of it when you want to use them. Plus the donut shape makes it easy to hang up and keep out of the way, even in stacks. It's rubbery and well made so it will last forever. It's also cool that the Bobbinsavers come in different colors so the bobbins for different types of threads can be kept separated and organized. I've lived for quite a while with just one Saver because it holds lots of bobbins, but a recent bulk purchase of different colored threads has me looking forward to getting a couple more BobbinSavers so I can prewind more bobbins and keep them handy. | 45 stars
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MISREPRESENTED JUNK
It was not even the Badger 200-20, some other brand, half the parts were missing, total misrepresentation. Never, ever, ever, again. | 01 star
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NOT 1/8"
this is 1/4", not 1/8"... i bought this because the review said it was 1/8.... IT IS NOT! | 23 stars
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I love this yarn!
I love this yarn. The color is beautiful, the yarn is super soft and it feels nice in thick once knitted up. | 45 stars
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Loved it.
This worked so much better than the emulsion sheets I have tried before. It was easy to use, easy to clean and just all around better. | 45 stars
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New Quilter
I am a beginner at quilting and I love it. It is easy to cut fabrics with the right size rulers. I have also picked up different sizes. Probably will buy more as I learn more about quilting. | 45 stars
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Soft nightmare
This yarn is soft but that is the best I can say about it. I crocheted a baby blanket with it and thought I would never get through the project. There were long sections of the yarn where the splitting and bunching up of fibers was so bad I felt like I was trying to manipulate clouds of cobwebs. I had to press on because there was no way of determining by sight or touch where the bad areas began and ended. If I could have known I would have cut the bad sections out. I had to re-do stitches two, three, even four or five times in spite of proceeding VERY slowly and with extreme care . On another web site there were many negative reviews of this yarn but there were good ones too and the few reviews on Amazon were favorable so I decided to go ahead and order. Big mistake. The tediousness and frustration of working with this yarn displaced the enjoyment of creating the blanket and this was a blanket for my first grandson so you gotta' figure things had to be pretty bad to crush the pleasure of making this blanket. Maybe the yarn works well for knitting. I threw the left over yarn in the trash and that's saying something considering what a penny pincher I am. I hope if I am some day compelled to make another baby item that there are other easier to work with soft yarns available | 12 stars
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Two out of three's not bad.
The pliers work well for pressing the case back onto the case and the padded face is mar free. The adjustable crystal remover works fine just don't plan on reusing the crystal again it leaves an impression to say the least! The crystal holder is an added afterthought and should have been left out because the quality is not up to the quality of the other pieces, one of the rivets came out on first use. | 23 stars
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Sooooo cute!
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Candy Print knitted up to be the cutest toddler's hat ever. I crocheted on some contrasting trim, and the result was awesome.This yarn might seem just a trifle stiff when you first finish your project, but I guarantee that one quick wash with some fabric softener will make it absolutely luscious.I am ultra-satisfied with this yarn and would use it again for another project! | 45 stars
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Professional bliss
I love this texture medium along with all Liquitex glazes. This in particular makes a stucco finish and works very well even on metal crafts as I have used this in mix media artwork that was published. Its ph neutral and is not fumey; washes out easy if rinsed before it dries. Local stores are often out of stock so its great I can buy from Amazon for Liquitex. This is a professional product that conforms to the safety standards and I would never use a subsitute ( been happy with this particular product for over a decade on regular usage ) This makes an awesome dry brush effect when using 2 colors ; one as base tint and dry brush the stucco in opposing shade for the bumpy swirly texture to appear. This works best on a rigid surface vs. a flexible like canvas so it won't chip off. This also dries very fast within an hr to 2 hrs so use a disposable applicator like a foam brush as it will not wash out to re-use the utensil. I have used this product for over 12 years and cannot work without it; love this art stucco ! 5 stars ! | 45 stars
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Electric 3 Hole Punch
I teach school and bought this with my classroom funds. I love it! I can hole-punch work for my four classes in little time, and the holes allow students to keep the work in their binders. | 45 stars
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Missing
Serger looper and needle threaderUse it once on my Serger. Worked very well. It must be realized accessing my Sergers Loopersis not unlike threading a delicate probe into a dark Dragons Cave with intent to emasculate the Dragon and steal its Gold. Possible but quite difficult.It did the job but the next time it was called upon (new Serger) it was gone. I'm left with the thought that it was a one time device or I misplaced it. I hope it is the latter as the former would create a nagging repeating expense.If you buy one keep it locked up and it will serve faithfully I'm sure. | 45 stars
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love my new brother sewing machine
This machine was bigger than I thought it would be which is good. I love it. I've made two blankets and an apron already and I've never sewn before. Great machine. I did have a friend come over and show me a few things first. Comes with attatchments very nice I highly recommend. Can't say enough good things. | 45 stars
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Interesting kit, but not very practical
Since I like to collect art supplies, I picked up this set shortly after it was released. If waterbrushes were not becoming so readily available, this set would be a convenient portable sketching kit. In reality, it is rather bulky for sketching on-the-go. It does have a generous amount of mixing palettes space and its 4-half-pan holding brackets are practical for quickly customizing the color choices in the set. The water bottle and holding caps are not so useful, but add some small convenience for those that like to carry this kit in an art bag around as a source of water for refilling waterbrushes and holding small watercolor washes. I have removed the original Cotman pans and replaced them with artist grade watercolors for increased performance. I would avoid this set at MSRP, but it's worth a look once it gets discounted if you like to have several options of watercolor boxes available. | 23 stars
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Stencil film
This item probably only works best with flat surfaces (not my wall) and only surfaces that do not peel off. You see, I tried to create stencils on a poster board but this material peels the top layer of the board. This product also did not come with instructions or DOs and DON'Ts or where you can use it. I had to look for a specific type of paint for it to work.However, I'll recommend this as a cheaper alternative to the Cricut's vinyl paper. | 23 stars
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Ribbon advertized as yarn
I like to knit, so when I saw this item on Amazon, I bought it because of the beautiful colors.The item could not be used for knitting! The width is approx 1/4 inch. The product is beautiful, but using it to knit, the discription is missleading. I tried to knit the scarf pattern,the product was too wide to use as yarn. I offered it to a friend, she declined the offer, saying "no thank you, that is not yarn, it is ribbon!" I gave the 3 balls I purchased to my daughter-in-law, she plans on using it to tie around presents.The product is made by Lyon. On the inside of the Lion Lable Lyon also provides instructions on how to knit a scarf with the product. In their dreams!!! Had I known the width of the "yarn" I never would have purchased it. | 01 star
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Like hot knife on butter
A gift for my wife. She works with quilting material professionally and said these are the best scissors she has ever used. | 45 stars
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Good deal
This sewing machine was a gift for my son and daughter-in-law. They love it and have put it to use already. | 45 stars
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great quality
You can't go wrong with needles made by Schmetz brand. The best of the best. These needles worked great with the curtain material I was working with. | 45 stars
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Work Horse
Heavy duty. It gets a lot of use in our library. Students of all shapes and sizes use it. We have pounders, pressers and light toughers and It has held up really well. | 45 stars
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Quality for a Specific Purpose
Of course, Fiskars is a great brand when it comes to paper crafting, so you know you can't really go wrong. I bought this punch specifically for making tags and pendants with Shrinky Dink - if the hole is too small after you bake it, you can actually punch the plastic sheet when it's still a bit soft - just be careful not to burn yourself! | 45 stars
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Excellent product, will continue to use this brand.
Ink is of excellent quality; does not run or easily smear. On most paper I do not require a blotter. Flows smoothly and consistently, and tint is very dark. Happy to find an inexpensive, high quality product made in USA. | 45 stars
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Good Dress Form
I have no prior experience with dress forms but have to say this is a life saver. My husband is not a good substitute. I have not yet matched her up to the exact size I am needing for my current project but I have played with all the adjustments and it seems to be pretty easy. I have added a bra and padding to get the bust measurement right. One note: is says in the description it is padded for pinning. Well, there is a scant 1/4 padding on a plastic form. That said, when the pins are in at an angle they work great. For the money this is a great product. | 34 stars
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Great scissors, but don't count on blue!
These are terrific easy-to-use scissors, but useless to my 3rd-grade son for whom I bought them -- he refuses to take them to school because they arrived in magenta, instead of the blue shown. Kids care about stuff like that, so I think they should be specific about the color of "student" scissors... | 23 stars
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I does exactly what it says it does
It is a good product. It simply transfers your images from your computer to your machine. I would buy it again simply because I did not have another way of doing that at the time. | 34 stars
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PERFECT for Desk Organizer
I bought this to store all my folders with information I need within easy reach at my desk. It was easy to put together but it is quite heavy so make sure the place you plan to put it will support the weight. I added glue to the shelves to help keep them in place. The front strip that holds them in is a bit fragile and if the shelves slide freely, they could break off that front strip. I nailed a corkboard on the side for notes and store my daily planner on top of it. It's done wonders for making my work day a lot easier. I see no reason why it wouldn't last for years and years. A little more expensive than I planned to spend but it is worth it for me. | 45 stars
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Mini Guitar Chord Stamp
This stamp makes it easy to show a chord to my guitar students, putting it right where they'll learn it. | 45 stars
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Literally, garbage
The throw ins are nice, but the lanyard itself is garbage. For the record, it's scoubidou, not boondoggle, which is fine in itself. It's that this kit is garbage. As an aside, if you want actual boondoggle, the flat lanyard,Rexlace Plastic Lacing 200 Feet-Assorted Colorsis what you're looking for.The peices in this tube are unevenly dyed and blotchy. It looks like these were spilled on, didn't take the dye properly, whatever, making them unsuitable for sale. The peices are about 2 foot long, which is a problem given most pattern call for around 5 feet per peice and joining just isn't a good idea. The size sugests to me these are mill ends. If I had to guess, these were destined to be thrown out as junk; then someone got the great idea to package them all together as a tube of super junk and sell it.If your kid wants to just make long runs of whatever and then throw it out, they'll enjoy this, but there are lower price, higher quaility alternatives out there. If your kid wants to make actual projects, they will be disappointed. | 01 star
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Not as reusable as you'd hope
I purchased these for my classroom. They cling well for short periods of time, a day or so. These sheets tear easily making it difficult to detach them from the pad. They are reusable. However, the natural indentations from writing and left over marks make reading from the back of the classroom difficult. You cannot reuse more than three or four times. Overall a decent product but very expensive when you look at how often you have to switch to the next sheet. I found some other stuff that comes in a roll, stays up because it's sticky and easily costs pennies in comparison. | 12 stars
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As Promised
Book was received in top condition and unbelievably in timely manner even considering the holidays ! | 45 stars
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An Amazing Serger
I wanted to wait a while before giving a review on this machine. I have heard nothing but fantastic reviews for this serger, and after using it I understand why. One of my initial concerns was that it would be difficult to thread. I hear nightmares about the length of time that requires, but this machine isn't as bad as sergers are made out to be. Granted, I don't enjoy changing the threads everytime I want to switch colors, but it isn't hard. Before this machine, I was a total novice in the serger world, and this has made me want to get the Coverhem to continue.My stiches have been amazing. I've had so much fun playing with this machine and learning what it can do. I know I've only explored 1/10 of it's capabilities (if that), but it's just wonderful. I'm dying to get more material to get more creative with it. | 45 stars
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Not as described, no assortment,
What a disappointment! I thought I was getting an ssortment. Just basic colors I could have bought at Wal Mart. Never again for this company. this paper was a fortune plus shipping and handling--Rip Off! | 01 star
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Bottle Cap
Clearly Charming Coca Cola Bottle Cap Italian CharmThe caps are neatly made and so colorful. A very nice selection. They are the best. | 45 stars
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Not my favorite yarn
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. Try combining Super Saver Windsor Blue, Delft Blue, Spa Blue, Peruvian Print, Caroot and Warm Brown. | 23 stars
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WOW - GREAT PRODUCT
I was very impressed with this item. The cards are adorable and extremely well made. The box is great too. I highly recommend this product and I will tell all my friends about it. | 45 stars
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Great Price for a Great Machine!
I got this machine for my Wife, and She just loves it. Lots of features, and the "Needle Threader" works great. I got this Sewing Machine for $100 less than other places online, that I checked out; So I got a Nice Deal! | 45 stars
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Loved it!
Lots of paint to use several times. Advise: if you have more than one "artists" working on you buy extra paint brushes/sponges! | 45 stars
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Awesome idea!
I bought this as a gift for my caffeine addicted husband. He loves it. I have used it a few times and it has a nice smell. I don't really know that there is a noticeable effect from the caffeine. | 45 stars
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works great so far
The serger arrived on time. I was a bit intimidated by it, having never used one before but I listened to the dvds and took notes specific to serging sheer material. I changed the threads and dials as suggested and started serging with no problems. The dress is almost done. I only wish it could do coverstitch. | 23 stars
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Does the job
I purchased this set of brushes for a beginner painting class. They do the job, however, I heard there are obviously better brushes around the same price. Not bad... not good. Oh, and the brushes don't match as they do in the picture. I think I recieved about 4 or 5 different brands of brushes (different colors). Don't know if that matters to you but I thought I let you know. Also, comes w/ the sponge brushes... not sure of the technical name but those too arent' indicated in the picture. | 23 stars
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it's a "snap!"
Through trial and error, I am pleased to say that the Picturemate is relatively easy to operate. In just a few minutes, pictures that have been stored in memory are brought back to life, and making any adjustments to the photos is easy to do as well. I'm glad I purchased this printer, and I will recommend it to friends. | 34 stars
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Great for grinding limestone
used this to fit fossils into a limestone slab on our fireplace. Wish I could show you the results-awesome. Used to dry grind the limestone and did not wear out the stone. Would definitely buy again. | 45 stars
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Nice Little Product
Neat and inexpensive device. I needed a cheap and reliable way of rounding corners on laminated cards. This item fit the bill exactly and inexpensively. It seems to be study and made well. Thank you. | 45 stars
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My favorite pens
I have said before that these are my favorite pens. In this pack there are different sizes but none too large. If you want large you can go to markers but these are great for doing your drawing. If you let kids use them make sure they don't press down too hard as they are small tips and can be damaged. The price on these pens are very affordable. | 45 stars
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great portfolio
Was looking for an album to store larger family photos (10 x 13, 8 x 10). Perfect size. Saw this later at a craft store for a lot more money. | 45 stars
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Don't Waste Your Money
I've had this less than a year and it has been nothing but trouble. It jams up constantly, breaks thread and needles. Then to discover that the root cause of the problems is a PLASTIC gear in the mechanism. Very poor design.I got better performance from my mother's 40 year old machine. | 01 star
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Always my first choice in sketch books
I have received many different brands of sketch and drawing paper as gifts, or picked them up because they seemed like a bargain at the time, but I have never been so happy with any other sketch book than a strathmore sketch book. The paper is better quality than most other drawing pads I have encountered and leaves no doubt in my mind as to why every art teacher I have ever had has required strathmore as the standard in the classroom. My personal preference is for the recycled sketch paper, but I have used the non-recycled sketch paper and noticed no difference in quality. That simply comes down to personal preference.This paper will take a lot more abuse than your average sketch paper. Less bleed through when used with markers (depending on the type of marker, of course), endure more erasing, and (my biggest pet peeve) pencil doesn't smudge nearly so much (nearly not at all in my experience) as with other sketch paper pads. I absolutely 100% recommend this product to anybody of any level of artistic proficiency. Cannot love it enough. | 45 stars
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Excellent Service from this vendor
Product was new and in excellent condition also included a hand held sewing device as a bonus. Actually was much better than I had expected, highly recommend this vendor and their products. | 45 stars
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DECEPTIVE PHOTO BUT KNIVES ARE OK
READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY, THIS IS FOR THE KNIVES ONLY NO PAINT PALETTES INCLUDED. THESE WERE BOUGHT TO REPLACE A MUCH CHEAPER SET OF KNIVES THAT WERE EVERY BIT AS GOOD QUALITY BUT WE PAID THE EXTRA BECAUSE OF THE PLAETTES INCLUSION ILLUSION. WE WILL KEEP BUT ARE NOT THRILLED WITH THE DECEPTIVE PHOTO USED TO DISPLAY THE ITEM, WE ADMIT THAT WE SHOULD HAVE READ THE WHOLE PAGE MORE CAREFULLY BUT SINCE WE DIDNT HAVE A REVIEW TO GO FROM THOUGHT WE WERE GETTING AS PICTURED ITEMS. WE WONT MAKE THE MISTAKE AGAIN, ADVISE TO GET THE CHEAPER KNIVES THEY ARE OF GOOD QUALITY AND MUCH MORE REASONAL IN PRICING. OVER 20 DOLLARS DIFFERENCE | 23 stars
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Necklace extenders
These were a well needed item in my jewelry armoire. They have worked beautifully with most of my necklaces. The only challenges I've had were on necklace clasps that have a skinny oval shape. The round clasps on the extenders ends are too big to fit through the ovals. Needless to say they rest right where the lever piece goes in and out of the clasp.I use 4 of the five as I'm not a wearer of gold. I like the variety of sizes and the various looks I can get with my necklaces.Also, the extenders come individually packaged in their own plastic bags with anti-tarnish paper. The 5 bags are placed in a neat "burlap-esque" teal pouch which is then packaged in a teal gift box with cotton padding. I was very impressed with the packaging.A helpful hint: I measured each extender and wrote the size on the outside of the bag so I knew which was which. | 34 stars
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very good machine
I'm very happy with my new sewing machine,I have onother Brother machine where I work it's a very plain model, but work wonders.When I needed a new machine for home I decided to get another Brother. I was very surprized how well it work for the price.I realy like and recomend to anyone looking for a sewing machine. | 45 stars
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Great for Kids!
I left my children use these scissors to make crafts. The handles were the perfect size for their hands and the blunt-tip was great for their safety. These are highly recommended for kids! | 45 stars
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Great Product
Purchased for a gift, does everything advertised and then some. Price great, fast service. Quality product, if you are looking for a serger, buy this one!! | 45 stars
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wrights Tri-Recs Tools
just what I was looking for no problems getting what I was needing through this company. Would highly recommend. Able to cut material like a charm. the pieces sew together with ease. | 45 stars
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150% better than people think
I have heard a lot of bad things about Euro Pro since buying one in 2001. None of it seems to be justified. The manufacturer claims that it sews through 8 layers of denim. (I just read a review on the computerized machine saying that it probably couldn't sew through that much, btw.) I can affirm that it does not just sew through 8 layers of denim. It can sew through 12. I use mine all the time to make corsets and other things that my local Viking Husqvarna dealer says I can't use a Euro Pro for. I have never had a moment's trouble with its strength or durability. The only problem I do ever have with the machine is the fact that the tension can be finicky. Oh, and the noise it makes when the motor is clean and functioning is bad to listen to, but is indicative only of a high rpm motor. When it starts to make more reassuring motor noises--clunks instead of whirs, it needs to be cleaned and oiled.I think if you are used to older machines, then Euro Pro takes some getting used to. I think most of the Euro Pro reviews on Amazon were written either by new sewers (who universally like it) or people used to the 1960s style machines (which are, admittedly, more reassuring looking and feeling if you are the kind of person who likes your equipment bulky).Oh, and my credentials: I've been sewing historical costumes for about 15 years now. I've had my Euro Pro going on three years of really heavy use and I love it. | 45 stars
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Great for small and large projects
I like these pins because they are so flexible and I can catch a very small amount of material or a very large amount of material very easily. Also, if I should slip and miss a pin and I sew over it I am not damaging my needle. | 45 stars
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A cheap alternative
I've been using Prismacolor Markers for five years now, and I've never needed anything more than them. They're a cheap alternative to Copics, which are better in quality sure, but are much more expensive. There's also a bit more of a color variety for Copics, but Prismas cover the basics.The one thing you learn to hate about them is how badly they bleed. If you're drawing in a sketchbook, unless you want the three pages behind it to be colored as well, you have to place paper beneath it. I've learned that two to three sheets of scrap paper work just fine. The second problem I've ran into with them is that there's a bit of a color difference in both nibs. The broad nib colors a bit darker, and bleeds much heavier than the fine end. But I suppose that's to be expected.If you're on a budget and you just want a set of markers that aren't Crayola, I'd recommend these. If you're a hardcore wannabe Mangaka or Comic Artist, I'd go with the Copics if you can afford them.Myself, I'm a casual artist that draws for fun and nothing else. If you're like me, these will work just fine for you. | 34 stars
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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
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scissors sharpener
I had gotten one of these sharpeners years ago with a scissors purchase. It is easy to use and sharpens quickly. It also takes up little space, so fits easily in a drawer or sewing kit. I was thrilled to find this at Amazon and be able to replace my original, which had gotten lost. This one works as great as the first. | 45 stars
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easy for beginner
Actually it is the first time I use a sewing machine. Before I knew nothing about sewing. And Brother is one of the brands that people usually recommend. The structure is simple to understand and the manual is easy to follow. I just spend half an hour to start and made a pretty futon cover. If you are new to sewing, this is really a good choice to begin. | 45 stars
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Great Deal for the Price
I am a beginner and this is my first machine. I had some challenges with the bobbing but I've got it down now. I would recommend it to anyone. | 45 stars
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Fantastic
I've had my machine for several months now and have absolutely LOVE it! I love that, despite the low price, it comes with so many feet as well as a hard travel case. It's easy enough for a beginner to use, but the huge stitch selection means it'd be good for an experienced sewist, too. So far I've sewn with cotton, linen, and denim and I haven't had any trouble at all with thread tension, needle threading, or any other common sewing machine issues. Overall, I'm really happy with my machine. It's a lot easier to use than my mom's machine (fewer thread tension issues), which is a step or two down from this one.(FYI: I live in Australia and am using mine with a 120W 240 - 115V Isolated Stepdown Transformer I picked up at Jaycar for $99. Works like a charm and doesn't overheat the machine or make weird noises. :) This is a much better machine than any I could afford in Australia, even with the added cost of the transformer! My machine arrived in Sydney less than two weeks after ordering it. It was shipped in its original box and is very obviously a sewing machine, so you might want to make arrangements if you're not going to be at at home when it's delivered so it's not on your front verandah all day long.)Go for it! You'll love it. | 45 stars
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useful little critters...
You have no idea how many things you will use these little magnets for. Hold the stuff to the fridge, crafts, sewing projects, etc..... | 45 stars
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Useful book- but watch for shrinkage during prewashing.
This is an amazing quilt book, and by far the most used in my collection. The patterns are beautiful and the instructions are clear. I spend a lot of time simply looking at all of the beautiful full page color photos! I've also learned a lot from the general tips at the beginning of the book. This is a wonderful resource for beginning and intermediate quilters, who don't know how to do things like sew set-in seams and make large amounts of bias binding.One thing to note about this book- the fabric measurements don't account for shrinkage during prewashing. This has been an issue on some of the quilts that require a lot of fat quarters, where I've found myself an inch or two short for that last row of shapes during cutting. When making any pattern from this book, buy an extra quarter yard of large amounts and a few extra fat quarters for scrap quilts. | 45 stars
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Z-E-R-O stars!!!
Quite possibly the worst 'comeback' album ever (non-)produced! Where once Bonnie's voice was husky & seductively raspy, it has grown simply as grating as gravel; the arrangements seem to have been made by a group of people who are blind, deaf and EXTREMELY dumb -- nothing else could explain the almost deliberate shoddiness of the entire affair! It's not exactly helped by Bonnie, whose old-bag-addicted-to-Pall-Mall's voice sounds uncomfortably like someone coughing up a lung. I was all I could do to finish listening to it. Not even awful enough to be enoyed as 'camp'. Sad sad sad. | 01 star
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Unique pattern on spacers
These spacers are very unique in their side patterns. Their fancy/rich appearance will also enhance the look of my jewelry pieces. | 45 stars
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Was a gift.
It was for my great granddaughter & she loved it. It was just what she wanted. She is just getting into rocks | 45 stars
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Excellent
I got exactly what I needed and asked for and at the right price and in a timely fashion. perfect! | 45 stars
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Loupe Eyeglass Magnifier Lens
I am pleased but would have liked to have a stronger magnification. | 34 stars
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Great Quilting Needles
For obtaining those small, even stitches in hand quilting, these are the best quilting needles I have ever used. They are very sharp, fairly easy to thread, and once threaded, not easily pulled loose while using. Be aware, however, that even though Amazon advertises these as 20 to a package, every time I have ordered them there are only 12. Still a good buy for the money. | 45 stars
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Brother PED-Basic Software for Downloading Embroidery Designs
The item was received in excellent condition and it arrived sooner than expected. I would buy from this vendor again. | 45 stars
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Ok
It came bent so I lost like 20 pages, the package was bent didn't know If it was made that way from travel but ethier way I couldn't use 20+ pages cause when printing the ink smudged on the bent sides | 23 stars
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Nice for customized projects
These stickers work great for making stickers in your own personalized shapes that you cannot get from the standard rectangular size. I make labels for jars of goodies I give to people on special occasions. | 34 stars
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cannot get it to work
I received this item as a gift and exchanged the first one because I could not seem to get it to make the glue come out. I put in several sticks of glue but nothing came out. I figured perhaps it was a fluke. Now I finally got around to trying the second one I received and the same thing. The glue will not come out. I cannot imagine I am supposed to put in 10 glue sticks to get this to work. Unfortunately its too late to return it yet again. I should have just returned it in the first place but noone seemed to be having this issue so I figured it was a fluke. Guess not. Dont buy. | 01 star
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Clear not Colorful
The product photo makes it look like there are long, bright, colorful dividers. But there are not. Just light colored little tabs. Disappointed. | 01 star
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Great solution to an organizational nightmare
These work really well for me. I use just the standard Singer bobbins and they just fit, but,according to other reviews they don't fit ALL bobbins. One of my biggest sewing nightmares was loose bobbins with loose ends and endless unwinding thread and no matching spool in sight. I had never found a suitable solution, except using tape which wasn't ideal for many reasons. With these, I put the loose end thru the top slit and wrap just a time or two before I push the bobbin down and it holds the ends secure. I also purchased the "Creative options" thread organizer and the slots are just the right size for the large spool with the bobbin attached, the thread is visible from the outside, so you can find the exact thread (and Bobbin) you are looking for. Sweet Dreams ahead. :) | 34 stars
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good for carving pumpkins
I used these for intricut details carving pumpkins. They are not at all appropriate for children to use because they are essentially exacto knives. The sizes and shapes are neat, takes some experimenting to master. The blades all fit into the holder. | 34 stars
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Much needed product
I am thrilled to get this. It is heavy weight and will be a real asset for all my arts and crafts needs. | 45 stars
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Inspiring- and yet simple
I watched the Sewing With Nancy show that goes with this book. I was hooked and bought the book shortly after. Amazing. Inspiring. Instructional. I definately recommend this book to those who want to create art. And you don't have to know how to draw, or paint and yet you can be artistic with fabric. It takes minimal sewing skills- so don't let that intimidate you. This book falls right in line with Nancy Zieman's normal simple and understandable teaching steps. She takes you from step one all the way through to a finished masterpiece. | 45 stars
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brother 1034D Serger
After reading reviews and seeing this machine demoed on TV .I decided to buy it.Having never used a serger before I was somewhat afraid that I might of over stepped my bounds,but the manual and video's were so self explannatory that it ony took me acouple of minutes to figure everthing out.For the money this serger is a great value. | 45 stars
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Not Worth the Price:(
I really thought I would love this easel but am so disappointed in the height. I wish it would of been a bit taller than what it is. The other easels are height adjustable and much much cheaper. Don't buy this product it's just not worth it. Mother of three under five :) | 23 stars
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Ultimate illustrating pen
This was a great deal on several tip sizes for all you intricate artists. Good pens that dry quickly and don't skip or smear. | 45 stars
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Best invention
I would like to shake the person's hand that evented the jewelry extenders for necklaces. I am a plus size woman and also have enlarged thyroid which makes my neck even larger. I am FINALLY able to buy the pretty little necklaces that hang just at the base of your neck you see everyone wearing. Thanks to whomever made this remarkable discovery. I am loving not having to worry about a necklace not fitting me anymore. | 45 stars
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Dough Tools- 5 piece Set, no. CK-9762
I like these dough tools a lot. The cutters are about 7 inches and pretty cool, they remind me of pizza dough cutters and the "wavy" one makes rolled out dough look like crinkle fries! The rolling pin is about 8 1/2 inches long, twice as big as your typical Play Doh rolling pins. This is worth the buy if your kids like playing with dough, it's a good price and size, plus prompt shipping. | 45 stars
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best deal
I love these blades, they are easy to change out and they come in a cute handy case so they are easily stored among all the Fiskars cutters and scissors that i have. | 45 stars
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Simple relative to others in the market and does the job well
I ordered it for my mom and she likes this sewing machine allot. I would suggest this purchase to anyone looking for a less than $100 sewing machine that is simple to use and operate. | 45 stars
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Sewing for the first time, good video instruction
I have never used a sewing machine before (but I am considering myself a very handy person; used to be auto mechanic). After watched the video (about 1/2 hour), I managed to do it without any problem. Good video instruction, didn't even read the manu. | 45 stars
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Don't Waste Your Money
This cart fell apart after 2 outings. You can purchase a similar cart for $10 (w/o the organizer). See if you can purchase the organizer alone and purchase yourself a better quality cart! | 01 star
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photo corners
Since it is nearly impossible to find a regular camera store, it is just as difficult to find photo corners. Being able to order not only photo corners, but transparent ones, was a relief. I'm doing a genology project using many photos and the transparent corners are the best item to use. I have had to order a total of nearly 50 boxes, so it has enabled me to do this project. The item is great since it is also acid free which is important when using it with photos. | 45 stars
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Nice Markers, a few downsides...
Prismacolors are nice markers. They aren't the BEST, but they certainly are good for beginners and novices. They are nicely blendable, come in an array of colors, and are double-tipped. They are shaped nicely too, so they are easy to control.The downsides are as followed:1. They tend to bleed a little.2. This set comes with an unbalanced array of colors. There is 1 red, 5 shades of pink, 3 oranges, about 14 skin tones, 3 yellow, 7 shades of green, 2 very distinctly different purples, and 8 blues. It also comes with 2 metallic and 1 black. The others are colors inbetween. This set is best for drawing human figures. The first two rows of the tray are various skin tones. There are no grays nor whites.3. The tray isn't all that great. Assembly is a bit confusing, and it doesn't stay together as well as it could.In conclusion, these markers are very nice, although this set should be used soley for drawing bodies or even fashion design. The tray is not worth much more than $5, so if you aren't pressed for space and absolutely need it, buy the set without the tray. It's much cheaper and still worth it. | 23 stars
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Great quality!
I hadn't paid attention to the size! So I was surprised the sheets were so long. This will be great for larger craft projects. I felt the quality was excellent. | 45 stars
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Rice paper
Good for making sticki treats - like nougat. Paper also works well with inkjet printer - remember to buy special edible ink. | 45 stars
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