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Wrong color
I ordered this hoop in blue so that I could make a baby mobile out of it for a baby boy. I got orange, so I won't be able to use it for what I was going to use it for. Works great as an embroidery hoop though! Be aware that you don't get to pick the color you get. I wish I would have known. | 34 stars
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Great organizer!
I ordered this for my classroom to organize my materials for two weeks at a time. It works perfect! It was very easy to put together. I was done in 15 minutes. | 45 stars
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Great for the Price.
It's lightweight. Sews smoothly. I used it to fix the fabric on my sofa's cushion. The cushion fabric is a bit thick and the sewing machine was able to handle it. | 45 stars
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Good for resin/acrylic nails
I bought this to use to color my resin and acrylic nails. This is a very good product and I do recommend it. A little goes a long way. | 45 stars
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Lots of choices
Same basic hat throughout, but with a lot of choices to dress it up or keep it simple. Babies are gonna love these hats! Moms and Grannies are going to enjoy making them. | 34 stars
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EXCELENTE PRODUCTO
EXCELENTE PRODUCTO, DE MUY BUENA CALIDAD, CON MUCHA FUERZA, COSE TODO TIPO DE TELA DOMESTICA!!! LO RECOMIENDO PARA TRABAJOS DEL HOGAR EN GENERAL!!! | 45 stars
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For beautiful bows.....
This is great product and makes beautiful bows easily. I used to make gift baskets and used this all the time. | 45 stars
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Beautiful Product
I embossed an Art Box with the product and it looks great. If you like a Gold Leaf look that's more than that this stuff is great! My only problem with it is its very delicate and takes patience to apply. This is just the nature of the product. This is also great for embossing with a glue pen on regular paper or cardboard but can leave smudges on photo papers where regular embossing foils wont. I like the look of the Red Veriegated leaf the best. | 34 stars
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5 pack Rotary Blades.
They came just as described, quickly and sharp, ready to start on my next project. Look out fabric,here I come. | 45 stars
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Very disappointing
I knew I was taking a chance when I ordered this machine. People either loved it or hated it. I hoped I would be among the lovers. I have been sewing for over forty years and have used a variety of machines. My first impression of this Brother was that it is unnecessarily difficult to thread. In particular you have to put the thread through the wire guide that is the last step before threading the machine. On the other machines I have used you can just slip the thread behind the guide. I also found the tension notch in the bobbin case difficult to find and therefore difficult to put the thread through. I gave up on the needle threader as I couldn't get it to work for me.Still, I was quite pleased with the quality of the straight stitching I first did. No tension problems, I thought. Then I tried a zigzag stitch. I have to admit that the machine did a pretty good zigzag stitch as long as I didn't mind having the right side of the stitch on the wrong side of the fabric! I adjusted the tension to no avail. Eventually I got the dreaded E6 message; and even after diligently clearing a thread tangle next to the bobbin, the error message never went away, and the hand wheel would no longer rotate completely.Some report that they have fixed their tension problems by using metal bobbins. That's great, but I think that a manufacturer might want to include as standard the accessories that actually work with their machine. And my machine seemed to have a more serious problem, which I suspect is in the computer. It made up its "mind" that there was a thread jam, and clearing the jam would not convince it otherwise. I even tried the trusty computer trick of turning the machine off and back on, but that didn't work either. I am returning the machine and hoping to find the money to purchase something more reliable. If not, I'll just stick with my not-so-fancy Singer. | 01 star
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Olfa vs. Fiskar 45 cm Rotary Cutters
I had the opportunity to try the Olfa and the Fiskar rotary cutters from a friend who had both. After trying them for about 15 minutes, I decided I preferred the Fiskar cutter. The Olfa was okay and worked well, but the Fiskar cutter felt better ergonomically. The Fiskar handle was curved, sturdier with a better grip. I don't care for the straight cutters. Another friend also preferred the Fiskar cutter. We all decided Fiskar cutter was the best ergonomically, but will probably buy the Olfa blades. I hope this helps for those who may be on the border between the two. I rate it 4 stars because the blade is better on the Olfa. | 34 stars
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Sulky Sticky Self-Adhesive Tear-Away Stabilizer Roll Review
Merchandise was as described and delivered promply from Amazon. This product is great for using on embroidery projects where hooping is not desirable. Keeps fabric in place for embroidering. | 45 stars
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Very nice easel
We just got this in the mail, and it went together very well. Took a while to get one as we ordered it right before Christmas. I used their screws and my own screwdriver - the screwdriver that comes with it is small, so I can see where others may have had a problem. Didn't have any screws break, had one strip out, but that was my fault as I tightened it too far. Remember folks, you are dealing with soft wood here, so don't go crazy with your screwdriver. And DO NOT use a screw gun (power drill), you will defintely have problems.My 3 year old is using it right now and loves it. So far has drawn a cat and a dog, and is going to have some trouble separating from it to go to bed. For the money, this is a winner. | 34 stars
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Very Strong, Very Well-Packaged
What more is there to say? A well-intended family member bought other -inch button magnets from an arts and crafts store for decorative magnets my fiancée and I were including as part of our wedding favors. Sadly, after a single inch of .125-inch plexiglass was included, the magnet was no longer strong enough to hold up a placecard the size of a business card.Just ONE of these magnets was strong enough to hold up everything, and it has less than a quarter of the volume of the store-bought ones!As the title indicates, the magnets are reliably well-made and the package ensures they will arrive safely. Buy with confidence. | 45 stars
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Strathmore Drawing Pads
I love these drawing pads. I received three pads for Christmas and have filled all three of them as of this week. | 45 stars
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Tronex razor flush cutters
This is an expensive cutter, but if you work with fine wire a lot and need to get into narrow spaces, it could be worth the cost. It is very comfortable and works well, as do the accompanying pliers. I recommend this brand. | 45 stars
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bad batteries
I bought these for gifts-4 of them. Opened one for myself and it didn't work. Opened the battery compartment and the batteries were corroded. On 3 of the 4. Not a great gift!!! | 01 star
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Works great. Used to make Tarahumara Running Sandals
I purchased this hole punch to make Tarahumara Running Sandals - the homemade sandals used by the Tarahumara Indians of northern Mexico's Copper Canyons who are the world's greatest ultra-marathon runners (50-100 mile running races). If you like a good book check this out:Born to Run.Back to this product... I used this to punch shoe lace holes into 4mm thick Vibram shoe rubber. The hole punch worked well enough - punching the hole through the rubber, but requiring me to pick it out with my finger tips. If the hole punch were a little sharper, the hole would have been clean.To adjust the hole punch size, a screw driver is needed to loosen the metal tab so that the wheel head can rotate. Not exactly a quick method, but it does keep the hole punch secure.Works well enough for limited use. | 34 stars
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A Simple Machine You Can Count On
This sewing machine is exactly what I was looking for. I'm no seamstress, but it's nice to have a working sewing machine around the house to mend or hem clothing and make a few more simple things, like curtains or pillowcases. This is no muss, no fuss. The directions are clearly written and there are not a lot of buttons to push or stitches to choose from. It has ten basic stitches, and that's probably more than you need if you are looking to purchase an entry-level basic sewing machine. I was up and running within ten minutes and within a half an hour had hemmed a pair of jeans that were too long for me. If you are looking for a good, easy-to-use and dependable machine for a novice sewer, I think this would be a great choice. | 45 stars
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Beautiful project
Love the fact that all the thread is already sorted for you, which is a huge time saver! The fabric is black and some of the stitches are black, so it can be rough on the eyes, but it's well worth it. | 45 stars
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great torch!`
great torch when blazing. sometimes misfires and does not light but I love the huge butane reservoir. | 34 stars
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Actually works!
I had originally bought this product because I was a few dollars off from qualifying for Free Shipping. I had expected it to be dried and worthless, but was surprised to find that it really worked quite well on photos, construction paper, and other pictures. However, it has lost some of its effectiveness over time, especially because it's located on a desk right next to a small space heater that is constantly on. If you do a lot of arts and crafts and can use this glue stick in less than 2 months, it's worth it. | 34 stars
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Great Product
I am using this paper as background for photos. It works perfectly, the color is even and the paper is easy to work with.I received my product in a timely manner. All in all a great experience. | 45 stars
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convenient but flimsy
The art tube works as described. It will not collapse easily, but it is pretty thin so it could crush if one is not careful. | 23 stars
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Worse than useless
I had always dreamed of a system for attaching buttons that had sprung off my trousers as my waistline swells. And this promised to be able to attach buttons. It's a great design - and better than zip tying the button back on (which is kind of what it does - pushing a "H"-shaped piece of tagging nylon through the button and fabric).Or so I thought. In practice it broke on the first use - the flimsy tool bent one of its guides and another piece of plastic within it snapped. On the very first use. Totally useless. I would rather nail needles into my thumbs than buy one of these again. If someone gave me one as a gift, I would throw it straight in the trash. Probably in front of the gift giver's gaze.Utterly disappointing. | 01 star
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Resizes ring but
While the guard does decrease the ring size, the metal it is made of is so soft it is often pulled free by day to day work. In fact, my husband has already lost it off his ring. | 12 stars
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Brother sewing machine
A very nice basic machine. Only one tiny complaint; that is that the foot pedal is not very sensitive and the sewing can start out too fast. | 45 stars
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Very satsified.
Easy to use and very lightweight and quiet. I threaded it and away It went, no problem. Lots of functions & stiches but I haven't tried them all yet | 45 stars
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Great little machine!
I bought this machine when my mother's old Singer finally gave out, because it was all I could afford, but I've been absolutely delighted. It works every bit as good as the (much, even though it was purchased back in the 70s!) more expensive Singer it replaced and is much more user-friendly. It's quite portable and lighter than a lot of models for taking to sewing class. Highly recommend it. Would be a great gift for a new seamstress, such as a teen learning to sew | 45 stars
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arrivered completey dried out
This product arrived completely dried out. The glue had apparently been exposed to air, and was unable to be used at all. This is the second product from Pioneer that I had bought, and will not make this mistake again. | 01 star
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Works well
I bought these photo corners to use in my stamp album to safely hold souvenir sheets in my album. They hold them securely in place without damaging the corners or having to mount them in some way that might damage the gum or crinkle edges. | 45 stars
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Brother CS6000I
I really love my new Brother CS6000I it is lightweight and great if you have back problems and can't lift anything heavy. With a touch of the button you can create stitches with no problem and I really love the fact that you don't have to use the foot petal. I must say that in the beginning I had mix emotions about getting this sewing machine after reading some of the other reviews, but decided to give it a try and glad I did. I have an old Bernina that still works but I find myself using the Brother since it has more stitches and is computerized. It is well worth the money. | 45 stars
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love this yarn
I crochet victorian dresses for 15" fashion dolls. I like the bright and vibrant colors, but the yarns I have found locally in these colors are too thick and stiff to make the dresses fit well. In the past, I have resorted to choosing the baby yarns, which I only found in a few pastel colors or varigated. I shopped around online for light- and medium-weight baby-soft yarn in bright colors, but was dismayed by the prices. An average outfit takes about 14 oz of yarn, and most of the ones I found were in 1.75-oz balls at around $4.00 each. I stumbled across this yarn on Amazon and decided to give it a chance. The price is great for the amount of yarn you get. I really love the selection of colors. The texture is just a teeny bit thicker than I like to use, but not enough for me to knock off any stars. It's very soft and works well for what I need it to do. | 45 stars
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Great item
I looked all over town for elastic, going to every store. I quickly found what I needed on Amazon (as always). The delivery was fast, the price was great and it worked perfect for my project. The 3 sizes allowed me to choose what worked best. | 45 stars
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color pencils
Prisma-color color pencils by fare are superior in color, application, and ability to layer. I love the effects you can obtain by layering and blending them especially when used with the prisma-color markers. My only problem is that out of a set of 72 pencils, more than half of the set were warped rendering them useless however they were promptly replaced. I agree with other reviews, they should refine their design as i have not had such issues with any other brand and apparently this is inherent in this product. | 45 stars
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Fast-2-Fuse
Product is good, about what I expected. Think it's a little on the pricey side. Wish the manufacturer would offer larger quantity packages with a break in the price to the consumer. Also wish they would get their product into a universal store like Wal-Mart so I wouldn't have to pay postage in addition to the cost of the product. | 34 stars
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shoddy
this will only work if the material that is needing a new button is relatively thin otherwise it will not attach the button at all | 01 star
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Is not 1" square
I purchased the medium block punch, thinking I would have a 1" x 1" square.After receiving the punch, however, I find it is smaller. On the back of the package it says it is "1 cm/.625 inches" . First, I don't think 1 cm equals .625 inches. Second, there is nothing in the descriptions (here or elsewhere that I could find) saying it is 1" across DIAGONALLY. So if anyone is needing a 1" x 1" square, this is not it.Otherwise, the quality of these punches are fair. Not excellent, but they are handy and easy to use. | 23 stars
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lefty scissors
Fiskars 8-Inch Bent Multi-Purpose Scissors, Left HandedThis item was brought after a long search for a good left handed scissor for my job. Part of the job duties require cutting with a scissors and my manager didn't noticed that this new hire was a lefty until he started working. I was glad to get this pair as fast as i got it (within 3-5 days. The seller contacted me directly to help with tracking the product being it was coming across country from the west coast to the east coast. The product is good and they have a more heavy duty version and a child's version available for left handed people. | 45 stars
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LOVE!
I am an amateur artist but I absolutely love this! It has little compartments to hold all your paints and it folds up for easy storing. Very well built :) | 45 stars
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absolutely beautiful
Picked this out based on all the other reviews, and it absolutely lived up to the expectation. Gave it as a journal, and the recipient appreciated the thought and the beautiful journal itself, other coworkers even came over to admire it too. | 45 stars
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These are awesome
I use these to make customized labels or jars or storage boxes, and when my kids are lucky we use them for special art projects. We can make special stickers for my boys that combine their names and interests--very customized to them, which is a real treat for them. They can also be used for special, unique gift tags, which really put that special "something" onto a gift. | 34 stars
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Wonderful and Adorable table!!!
My daughter was 20 months when she got this table. She used it tons then and she is 3 now and uses it all the time! The colors are so cute and she has been pretty rough with it. The chairs fall and hit the hardwood floors all the time. The only damage is a small crack on one chair, but nothing terrible. She sits all her dolls at the table for tea parties and also loves to eat her breakfast at the table. GREAT BUY!!! WORTH EVERY PENNY!! | 45 stars
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Exacto Self-Healing 9 x 12 Mat
I can't imagine what the "original" use for this product may be. It is too expensive to cut up with any kind of knife.I am using this EXACTO Mat as a MOUSEPAD. That's right, a mousepad. . . For almost a year, now.And it is indestructible as a mousepad. Smooth as butter.. your mouse will think he is at a Roller Rink. (Yes, I am also a gamer [video games])And it is washable. (AND the BEST mousepad I have ever come across)It feels kind of like a product made by Rubbermaid for a kitchen. ( like a rubber cake-icing blade consistency... rubbery, but strong enough for some hard use )It conforms to a surface, comes clean in one wipe and will return to its original shape if bent.Best of all it is super smooth and will get you across your computer screen, effortlessly. (I used to use a piece of white inkjet paper mounted on to a piece of plywood... The paper ripped quite often, got dirty from rubbing across it, and would absorb sweat for your hand...but not anymore)After a years use, the EXACTO MAT still works like the day it arrived in the mail.Just don't use anything stronger than Windex, 409, or soap and water, to wipe it with, as the calibration lines that are printed on the top-side of the mat may run and streak. It is Triple-Ply constructed of a super-smooth Top-Layer, a thick resilient cut-resistant Center Portion and a No-Slip bottom. I feel it was worth the money. (no hassles, and my 5600 DPI laser mouse couldn't be happier)The MAT comes in larger sizes too, if your mouse has a low DPI and requires more room than 9" x 12" to travel.This might be the last mousepad you will ever buy.-----------Steve the BeavMonday, August 13, 2012 | 45 stars
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Mundial delivers in a big way!
Great snippers, but they are much bigger and bulkier than I expected. I'll keep them but not for the reason I purchased them. | 23 stars
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Melty crumble putty
I assumed that all glue sticks were exactly the same.I assumed wrong. This stuff crumbles instead of stretching into thin little strings, and it has the peel strength of a jaundiced new born. Terrible stuff. Get something else. | 01 star
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Brother CS-8150
This sewing machine is pretty user friendly. It is great for someone that was just a little more then the basic sewing machine. It has been great adding a little extra something on the items that I am creating. | 34 stars
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dd
I like the quality of the paper for colored pencils art drawings. The weight of the paper is good, but would recommend exploring other products. | 34 stars
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Locker Hooking Twine
I was having a hard time finding this item in the town where I live. It is great for locker hooking. | 45 stars
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It works well...
This blender from Prismacolor works well on art done with the Spectrum Noir pens and Staedtler's colored ink pens. Those are the brands I am working with right now and this does the job. Nice blender...you can get rid of any little lines and also use it for shading. | 34 stars
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Very disappointed
I was excited to get this table, as a friend of mine has one and loves it. All the welds broke on the legs, and the screws holding the braces to the table top pulled out. I never even got to use it before it fell apart. Don't waste your money and time on this one! As well, the pad and cover for pressing, literally shredded upon installation. | 01 star
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Simple to use
This is a great quality sewing machine. Perfect for an experienced seamstress or newbie. Highly recommend - cant beat it for less than 80 bucks shipped! | 45 stars
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Remove labels
This product does what it is intended to. Make sure to test the liquid on the surface of the object you are removing adhesive from, as faux leather, (for example), will have a bit of a white-ish residue after... May be true for other surfaces as well. | 34 stars
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Nice product
Did this project 7 or 8 years ago. Wanted to do it again to put away for the future because it is beautiful when finished. Arrived brand new in package as expected | 45 stars
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Love it!
For four dollars and some change, this is perfect. It looks great and performs well. I could not be happier, it looks just as it does in the picture. I ordered the standard size and thought it worked perfectly with my plate. | 45 stars
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Finally, A dress form! DF 151 Large
Most of the reviewers who said she was flimsy plastic are correct! She is flimsy. However, for the price I paid for her, she beats a duct tape dummy and she is adjustable. And to be honest, it's not a $2,000 custom fit dress form. You get what you pay for and I don't feel like I wasted my money. Just the opposite. I've been wanting a dress form for a long time and I finally got one.The minimum measurement for this model is:High Bust 37"Full Bust 40"Waist 30"Hip 40"My measurements:High Bust 35"Full Bust 40"Low Bust 33"Waist 30"Hip 40"The one thing I didn't like is that the HIGH BUST measurement is 37" at 40" FULL BUST I'm 35" at HIGH BUST. If I pull the tape really tight, the dress form's LOW BUST measurement is right at 33" which does match my measurement. I'll never know how they figured that the high bust measurement should be that much greater than the low bust. And the full bust is rounder than a normal breast. Or, it could just be gravity on my part, LOL!So, if you wear a larger cup than a DD, order the dress form at your high bust measurement, if you plan on doing any tight fitting bodices or corsets, and pad the bra.Now, the good news is that I'm 5' 10" and my back neck to waist measurement is 17 1/4". She does adjust! Perfectly!It took two of us to get the dress form adjusted to height. First, to get her tall enough from the waist down, Second to get her tall enough from the waist up. But she did adjust and for that, I'm tickled pink with because a lot of the dress forms don't adjust that way.All in all, I feel like I made a great purchase at a steal of a price with the free shipping. | 45 stars
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fiskars quality
Selected this item because of the fiskars quality reputation. I chose correctly! I wasn't let down, another quality product. I would recommend this and any other fiskars item whole-heartedly. | 45 stars
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Captain Bruno
Back in the late 70's I owned a Deli & seafood resturant in Wyoming USA, we served every thing right up to live Lobster, Watching Joyia Childs on GMA, she used the Joyce Chen Scissors to cut the lobster , I ordered 24 scissors for my restuarent because she made cutting and eating the lobster so much easier. over the years since I started to lost those 24 wonderful scissors until I was down to one that ended up in my wife's tack room, I ordered two "bright red" scissors just to have in my home kitchen here in Florida. These scissors are so great that the other regualar type scissors I put out in the tack room.They are great as a Gift that will be remembered for years. | 45 stars
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Everyone should have these on hand.
While this may seem to be an old fashion product it is essential in your home. I used the pins for my slip covers and they work great on bedding. You can not find this item in stores any more so with low cost of pins & shipping and the fact that they arrived at my residence in less than one week all I can say is "Great product, great buy, great service". | 45 stars
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great serger for the price
I have been sewing for quite awhile now. I thought I needed very expensive machines when I first started out. I bought a top of the line Babylock in 1994 and it died this year (2006). It had been having problems and when I took it to the repair shop they would clean it up and say there wasn't anything wrong with it. All for $60 each time. I figured, by now, there's got to be something out there that is cheaper and would at least finish off my seams quickly, making my projects so much easier. I did some research and found that for what I needed the Brother 1034D was an excellent choice. My first sewing machine was a Brother and it's still going strong.I am pleasantly surprised at how much this machine can do. I'm sure at some point I'll experiment with all the features, but at this point I'm very happy with what it can do.I don't think it's all that noisy. Compared to my Babylock they are about the same. The thread catcher is way too small. I attached my old one to the machine, but that caused it to vibrate really bad. So after I'm done with a seam, I just swipe it into the trash can. The threading is easy once you get the hang of it. It's easier than my babylock. When I received the machine it was threaded, but the lower looper was messed up (probably in shipping) so I had to fix it. It probably took me about 5 minutes. Just follow the instructions (pictures are very helpful) and there shouldn't be a problem.I guess this is one time that you're getting more by paying less. | 45 stars
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The NOT original buttoneer is useless
WHY can't I get refills for my Buttoneer anymore? To see the eminently useful single needle gun-style buttoneer google 'buttoneer 2' and see the original ad from spiketv website. JoAnn now sells what they call "the original Buttoneer", which isn't -- the new double barrelled one is limited to short weak useless fasteners for only standard shirt buttons. In the 80's, Dennison refilled the TRUE original Buttoneer and Buttoneer 2, with strong nylon fasterners for buttons, & other lengths for home/auto repair, crafts. Ronco obviously sold the idea to JoAnn who pressed Dennison to stop making strong, useful fasteners of varied lengths. The NOT-original-buttoneer now sold really robs consumers. The blog reviews agree, but the as-seen-on-tv spammers push them so far down you never see the truth. What a great product this was and could have continued to be. | 01 star
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Really Like the Machine
I'm brand new to sewing and I like my machinea lot.I've seen several negative reviews about this machine so I wanted to write about my success. Sure the machine is not perfect. Some of it is a bit more plastic than I'd like and occasionally it beeps at me for unknown reasons.I did find that you absolutely MUST put the thread through each part of the guide on the machine. Follow the diagram on the top and make sure it's threaded through that first part or the machine will beep at you incessantly. Apparently it monitors the tension there electronically. Nothing explict in the manual about this so I'm sharing my own lessons learned.It has been a great general purpose machine for me. | 34 stars
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great product
I am a collector of turned wood art pieces. I could not live without Quakehold. A tiny amount (3 BB sized balls) hold large pieces perfectly and do not stain the wood. | 45 stars
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Great Canvases!
I got these for a friend who paints. She was thrilled with their quality and the fact that the canvas is stapled in the back since she likes to paint around to the edge fairly often. | 45 stars
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sewing with ninny's closet
for many years I have used singer sewing machines. last year I decided I wanted to purchase a serger so I bought a singer I hated it. about a month ago I ordered the brother and I love it. the only thing I would change on this machine is how the fabric goes inside the machine after being cut by the cutter other than that this is the easiest serger to use I have ever found thanks brother for your wonderful products. | 45 stars
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Near perfect image reproduction; Best suited for rigid crafts
Printable fabric sheets have been around for years, but improvements are being made every year. (There are STILL some really bad ones out there ...) Given the brand name recognition (Avery) and having had less than great results from similar products (I name only one below), I HAD to check out Avery Personal Creations Printable Fabric.First Impressions:1) The Product Itself: It is the stiffest fabric paper I have ever used. Instantly, I realized this could be both a huge plus and a big negative; this product is best suited for certain crafts (totes, framed pieces, scrapbooking, anything else where rigid is a good thing) and not for others (wearables, quilts, pillows)2) The Image: For me, the single most important quality about printable fabric is the image reproduction. (Everything else I can work around, like fraying or thinness.) Granted, results can vary hugely, depending on your printer and the specific printer settings. When I used the "automatic" option for paper type and used the "best" quality option for printing, the end result using this Avery Printable Fabric was hands-down the very best I have ever seen.Good Things To Know About This Product:1) It is for Inkjet printers ONLY2) There is no backing to peel off from the fabric sheet3) It is Sew-in or Iron-on (unlike interfacings, this can be either/or); "Iron On" means ironing activates the glue, and NOT that this is an image transfer product that uses an iron to put the image on another surface4) It's available (currently) in only one color - a pleasing white (some other brands offer off-white)5) This is not an image transfer product6) When Avery claims "washable", their instructions really state "for best results, hand wash"7) As with similar products, you need to let the printed image dry for at least 24 hours; even then, some image smearing can occur from simple handlingPersonal Tips from Prior Experience With Printable Fabrics:1) Read/follow all manufacturer's instructions; check website for more info/FAQs or reviews from other customers2) Place only one sheet at a time in your printer3) If not using the glue aspect, ie, you are sewing it in, keep in mind future ironing of the finished item - the glue may adhere to parts of the project you never intended - not good!!4) If using color, try to use new/fresh color ink cartridge5) ALWAYS do a test using plain printer paper first, to check for correct image placement, to test paper feed, and to test printer settings; know which is the image-side of the product (usually the matte side)6) If applicable, keep seam allowances in mind7) If using as an iron-on, make sure to PRESS and not really iron; both the fabric and thus the image itself can distort if you do too much side-to-side ironing. Just press the image with an up and down motion8) Plan ahead for multiple projects; fit as many images as possible onto one sheet to make the best cost advantageThe Ultimate Test:Unfortunately, the full test of this product will require months of time * and usage to determine:1) how the image is retained and whether the fabric yellows over time. (I had to throw out several projects where I used Milliken's Printable Treasures because the images yellowed horribly.)2) how the finished product withstands several washings and ironings (read my notes about HAND washing and ironing above!)* Update 10/1/2012: I am still thrilled with the color quality on my simple little project. (I will post a photo soon.) The colors are still rich and deep, just like the very first day of printing. Of course, my project is not washable - that will be my next experiment, and I will post an update as to how that goes.The Downside:At the time of this writing, Avery has not answered user questions on their website that are over 6 months old. I mention this not as an indication of the product quality, per se, but in case you need more information. You might do better going elsewhere, such as guilds, discussion groups, online user reviews, etc. for answers to any questions.The Bottom Line:For some crafts where rigidity can be an asset, and for near-perfect image reproduction, these Avery Printable Fabric cotton sheets are ideal. | 45 stars
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Excellent
It was better than I expected. Fast shipping, the product was as described. Very good purchase. I'm very happy with this machine since it works almost by 'itself'... :) | 45 stars
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Great for Tufted Headboard Project
These needles were perfect for my tufted headboard project, and now I am ready to tackle my next project -- new buttons on a dozen large upholstered foam pillows -- 9 buttons each! -- and it should go without a hitch. Great price, very good quality and speedy shipping. | 45 stars
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Not the part for a 1927 Singer 99K
No complaints on shipping. However, I bought this to replace the Friction Ring needed for the bobbin winder on a 1927 Singer 99K-13. The belt is not the right one for this model (it uses a flat belt) but the bobbin friction ring is so close. After adjusting as much as I could it's still not quite there. But I can make it work manually. The packaging from Singer doesn't give any clues as to which models it fits, so I don't blame the seller for not including this information. Maybe this will help someone else. I'm not going to return it, because I can make the friction ring work by pushing down on the bobbin winder as it runs, so that the friction ring actually has some friction. So it's better by far than the nothing I had after the old ring rotted and fell off! | 34 stars
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It is great to have them all
These are nicely made. Work well. A lot more affordable than buying each size as needed. Have enjoyed using them. | 45 stars
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Super powerful magnets
We bought these magnets to go with another purchase of thinking putty. They are very strong and fun for the kids to perform experiments with various objects around the house. As recommended on the website, small children should be careful or they could get pinched. | 45 stars
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Better than Walmart
$10 for .6 square feet of wrapping paper from Target? Yeah, bunch of crap. I decided I was tired of being screwed by Target, so we ordered this instead. It's a lot thicker than wrapping paper, making it tougher to wrap stuff with, but at least it doesn't tear as easily. Expect to store it, because this will last you for a decade. | 45 stars
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Very nice scissors
These scissors are quite sharp and work very well, at least for what I need them for, which is mainly clipping coupons and cutting yarn. The grip is comfortable and I like the grey and yellow color combo. I would recommend these scissors for people who need scissors for normal office type applications. I don't know how they'd hold up for really intense use. | 45 stars
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Perfect Ceramics Torch
Sculptors need to use torches in the process of making art, but there just aren't torches out there that are marketed toward them. This torch is small enough to fit in with the rest of my tools, gets hot enough to do the job and has an excellent lock for state of mind. Very pleased. | 45 stars
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Finally! A good torch - not for the fainthearted or dilettante.
Having searched high and low for a refillable pocket torch/lighter, I've spent too many $$ on crappy lighters that didn't work well, broke soon or both. I wasn't trying to be cheap, always looking for quality that lasts.Then I discovered the Blazer PB207! Persistence pays off, prayers answered!This baby lights first or second click almost every time, has lasted with my gentle abuse, and is versatile and easy to use. I love the fact that the flame is unencumbered by a fixed lid, it holds a lot of fuel, and the ease of checking the fuel level.Having gushed forth, here is the "not for the fainthearted or dilettante" part:You have got to use good fuel in this lighter, or it may not light easily, go out quickly, etc. I find that the Vector Quintuple filtered fuel gives excellent results, better than other big name brands.Sometimes I have to give the lighter a couple of shakes if it won't light, after that it is first-strike flame. And with the Vector, the flame adjustment actually works. You won't get a real low flame, but it is nice to throttle it back a bit for some things.I was in the wind, wondering why the torch took several strikes to light, and found that the adjustment was all the way down. Setting to full restored first strike lighting (this is in the wind, remember?). Is that good enough for those who doubt?On the chain breaking - Mine have never broke, like I say my abuse level is gentle. A friend whom I gave one of these to liked to swing the lighter by the chain, and in a clumsy movement yanked the cap off the lighter.Five minutes with a long-nose pliers, the chain was fixed and all is good again.Conclusion: Use the best fuel, take care of this as if you want it to last, and bear with it's idiosyncrasies. You will be rewarded with a tiny torch that delivers the heat!Long live the PB207! | 45 stars
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Can't Live Without It!
This stuff is amazing, now that I have discovered it I never want to be without it. It's great for copying patterns out of books, or copying any patterns you want to preserve. Its much easier to work with then traditional tracing paper or the tissue paper style patterns. It drapes beautifully and is sheer enough to trace easily. It is also perfect for making your own patterns. And its durable enough to use over and over again. It took me about 6 months to go through my first roll and now I am stockpiling it so there isn't a chance that I ever run out. | 45 stars
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awesome set!
A very fun set of face paints, and you can be very creative with it. Plenty of colors, and plenty of imagination can go a long way. | 45 stars
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Smart Box
I meant to put this on the Smart Box Review. | 34 stars
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na
great item for learning the colors available it was very helpful and i find that is it i do not want to write anymore | 45 stars
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Clunker
I have owned one of these for several years and it gets the job done. But too big and an obvious retro-fit from a larger three hole punch.After awhile the punches began to jam and it finally stopped punching completely through the center holes.I ended up buying the Franklin Cover 7-hole punch and it is way better. I would recommend this one:Frnkln Cvy 4-Sheet Seven-Hole Punch For Classic Style Day Planner Pages, Metal | 23 stars
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Scissors of the Future... TODAY!
I've had a pair of these for many years. I just saw an article on Lifehacker about how they are Scissors 2.0, so I thought I would heap on my praises.We don't do a lot of crafts, but these make cutting gift wrapping pretty easy at Christmas time. Also, I find that they are very sharp even after years of use. Because of the spring-loaded design, it takes very little effort to cut through things. I would imagine these would be ideal for elderly folks.If they get a little sticky near the hingepoint, you can use some WD40 or cooking spray to bring back a smooth function. | 45 stars
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Love it!!!
I am an independent consultant who does signs and I love using this for my vinyl. I shopped around and found the best deal here on Amazon. I paid a great price (at a store I would have been able to purchase one knife for this price.)Love that it comes with extra blades as well.Great buy!!! | 45 stars
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Fiebings Leather dye
I got this for a couple of pairs of nubuck sandals that had too many colors going on ,gave them a new chance at life. I will definately recommend this brand.I would of gave it 5 stars but they didnt sell any bigger containers then the 4oz. | 34 stars
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Best album ever!
I love this photo album. I have 12 of them that I have filled with years of scrapbooking. I love the fabric finish and the pull out binding. They have all held up through many times of taking them apart to add or change out pages and still look brand new. | 45 stars
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Odif 505 temporary fabric spray adhesive
This is an excellent spray when layering quilt batting and fabric. It does not gum up the sewing machine (or hand sewing needle)while firmly holding the quilt layers together. Easy to use. The purchase and delivery was smooth. I would order from this vendor again. | 45 stars
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An artists review;
I compared this to shrinky-dinks brand paper, side by side.Differences:~On shrinky-dinks you got to paint and draw backwardly-thinking. With Graphix Shrink Film, you draw it on as usual paper or canvus.~Unlike shrinky-dinks, it will not have a clear-look for areas not colored. It will be white, nearly a porcelain look.~This seems to flatten a lot better and easier than shrinky-dinks.~With Shinky-Dink brand, the best way to color it seems to be paint,whereas this paper seems to work best with colored pencil or markers.Overall, if you follow instructions, its an awesome product that I will be glad to use. | 45 stars
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Double leaf punch
It puts personality in the cards I make. I love it. Get one! | 34 stars
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Perfect kitchen scissors
I love these scissors. I've been searching for a while to find a great pair of kitchen scissors, and these are it. They cut perfectly - a good test for me are lily stems which are pretty tough - can a pair of scissors cut them one-handed? These can. They can also cut through loose plastic wrap, which is another good test.They might seem like funny proportions, with a longer handle and shorter blade, but that has clearly been carefully engineered to make these scissors cut effectively.I would highly recommend these scissors for general purposes around the kitchen and house. | 45 stars
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Very Uncomfortable
I purchased these for my husband and he hates them. They are not made like the older style where the eyelet was made of stretchy bands. These are all hard plastic which rub against the skin. | 01 star
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Always
I can't get this item anywhere else but on line. This Item is impossible to get anywhere else.So I will order again | 45 stars
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Love Warm and Natural
This is nice batting. It quilts up nicely and does not pill. It is still looking good thru many washings. I use it almost exclusively. | 45 stars
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Cheaply Made
In the past I have been happy with the products I ordered through Amazon, but not this time. This watercolor brush kit is very cheaply made. I ordered three kits for my granddaughters for Christmas. One arrived with broken paint brushes which I fixed with super glue. When the boxes are opened the erasers and many of the paints fall out because the plastic snap-in compartments that are supposed to hold these items in place don't work. Overall, very poor quality. | 01 star
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Horrible Product
I started wearing dress pants for work and noticed that one by one my buttons were coming loose. Rather than sew them together I found Buttoneer refills at the local drug store but no actual Buttoneer. Eventually I was able to get my hands on the actual machine and spent about $25 total. The stupid thing didn't work. I tried a few more times and 7 tabs later I finally got it to work through a simple hem.It claims to be "invisible!" but the thick "clear" plastic is so fat that it shows white and is extremely obviously and tacky on any dark colored items when hemming.As for buttons, the button stays on... so long as it isn't used. Once I tried using the actual button as, well, a button, the "secure" hold of the plastic broke through. I now have little piece of white plastic sticking out of my pants where I tried to get it to work and where it snapped. I'm very unhappy and after all that time of trying to get this to work I could have just sewed my buttons on. | 01 star
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Well Satisfied
I am very well satisfied with the Brother 5300 Universal Sewing Machine Carrying Case. I seems to be well constructed, easy to open and secure and very light weight. | 45 stars
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great quality and great value
9" Double Point Bamboo Knitting Needles 12 Sets of 5 Pieces per Set (60 Pieces in Total)The shipment arrived very fast. I immediately used one set to knit a hat. The needles are sharp, sturdy, smooth, and straight, with superb value. I am very happy with them. Initially I was going to buy just one set from a local national chain store, but the needles were crooked and shorter (7 inches) and they cost about $10.00 including tax. Ideally I only need 5 sets from Amazon(i.e. size 2,4,6,8,10), but at this price I don't mind to get all 12 sets. May be I can give the other sizes to my friends. | 45 stars
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Too inconsistent for my needs
I bought this thinking I could use it for my design work, presentations, etc. I'm lucky if I get a perfect corner 1 out of 4 tries. There's almost always a rough spot or something that is unrepairable unless you recut it. It cuts fine, just tough to get it aligned perfectly in the 90 so you don't end up with odd little edges. Maybe had it been larger so you could really wedge the corner up in there, it would be more accurate. I'll keep messing with it, but until now, not a fan... | 12 stars
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Excellent
I have a number of prints and photo's to mat and frame. I've used the hand cutter in the past but wanted to upgrade. Not knowing what mat cutter to buy I watched the video and decided on the Logan Model 450. It was delivered quickly, all the parts are there and I was off and running. It was the right choice for me. | 45 stars
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Not very transparent, not very durable.
I guess it's as good as you'll get for inkjet clear paper, but it's still not good enough.The paper has a rough surface to get the ink to stick, which means the transparent part doesn't look very transparent.Also inkjet ink will smear off it even by touching with oily fingers.The only way to get high quality clear sticker sheets is to print laser onto Papilio sticker paper. I don't think anyone on amazon sells it though. | 12 stars
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Good stuff
Product works as advertised and had an immediate positive affect on some zippers that were not functioned well. Easy to use. No downside that I can see. | 45 stars
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Great paints, horrible brush
So pretty much these are the same watercolors I've been using for years. They are good paints, but as with any water color set you get, I strongly suggest that you invest in a good brush. The brush starting falling apart during its first use. I personally water color as a hobby and prefer using just one good number 14, which works well for my purposes. As for the colors themselves, they work really well. The only inconvenience is that there is no white; otherwise, any other color can be mixed. | 34 stars
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